Yunus is a licensed, very knowledgeable guide who makes Istanbul's history easy to follow. He explains mosque etiquette and the stories behind the sights in a accessible manner, easy to follow. He's honest about tourist traps and tells you how things in Istanbul work. He provided a list of things to try, including baklava, döner, a hammam and a ferry ride. He's also friendly and patient, and he waited for me when I was late. Highly recommended! October 2026.
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owensounder
October 12, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great introduction
Exactly as advertised. Great introductory tour to see some of the popular sites. Knowledgeable guide. Great value!
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448jeanines
October 11, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great as an introduction tour.
Yunus did a wonderful job explaining the history of the town and monuments. It was fantastic getting to visit the Blue mosque as well as other things around. I strongly recommend this if you don’t have a lot of time to spend in Istanbul and want a good overview.
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Z4165YCsandrap
October 10, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great introduction to Istanbul!
Yunis was an exceptional tour guide! Knowledgeable, interesting stories, humor, great review of history and culture. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and the tour was very helpful in giving us a good foundation at the beginning of our stay in Istanbul.
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Voyager07266132259
October 9, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
An excellent experience especially for first time visitors to Istanbul.
Yunus was a brilliant guide. His historical knowledge was impressive and he was able to make it sound interesting. He went the extra mile in helping us orientate ourselves on our first day in Istsnbul. Throughly recommended.
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Karen_T
October 8, 2026 · via Viator
Hugely informative walking tour
Excellent informative walking tour, so much historical information and our guide had a wonderful communicative style which kept the talk interesting. Interspersed with local knowledge and useful hints and tips to ensure you could make the most of your holiday to Istanbul.
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673heaths
October 7, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great way to get your bearings in Istanbul
We took this walking tour early in our trip, and it was exactly what we hoped for. Our guide was the highlight. His energy was infectious, and he was thoughtful and kind with everyone in the group. He also managed something rare: he was helpful the whole way through without ever turning it into a sales pitch. No pressure, no pushing, just a genuinely good guide.
We learned a lot. The history was interesting and well explained, and everything we stopped to see felt carefully chosen. For the price, we saw an impressive amount of the Old Town, so the value is hard to beat.
The tour ran about an hour longer than scheduled, but you're free to leave whenever you like, so it never felt like a burden. They were also incredibly sweet when they found out we were on our honeymoon and gifted us an evil eye.
We'd happily recommend this to friends or anyone visiting Istanbul who wants a great introduction to the city at a fair price.
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philip_1898
October 7, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Fantastic
Best Free Walking Tour I have ever done! Highly recommended!
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Jaz_A
October 6, 2026 · via Viator
HIGHLY RECOMMEND Fatih's tour of Istanbul for historical and cultural knowledge of Turkey
Of all the tour guides I've used in the past 20 years, Fatih is by far one of the most informed, friendly, and accessible. His knowledge of history surpassed all expectations. I wish he did tours of other places in Istanbul. I would recommend him to anyone looking to learn about the culture, history, and people. Thank you, Fatih!
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200lisaw
October 6, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent tour
Great tour. Lots of history and laughs too. Guide was honest and authentic. Definitely recommend. Missed Grand bazaar as we were on the Tor on a Sunday so if this is on your list the make sure you go on the tour another day.