The Best Thing We Did in Istanbul – A Must for Your First Day
We did a tour with Halil and it was, without question, the highlight of our time in Istanbul. The group was very small and intimate, which made the experience feel personal and engaging.
Halil is incredibly passionate about history and it shows in every detail—his background as an academic gives the tour such richness and nuance that you simply wouldn’t get anywhere else. He brought the city to life in a way that made us feel deeply connected to its culture and past.
Beyond the history, Halil is warm, friendly, and generous. After the tour, he even took us to a local vendor for traditional Turkish delight and shared amazing recommendations for the rest of our trip.
If you’re visiting Istanbul, do this tour on your first day—it will set the tone for the rest of your stay. This was hands down the best thing we did in the city, and I can’t recommend it highly enough.
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Stephanie_B
July 10, 2025 · via Viator
Tour of Old Istanbul
Halil was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and made us feel very welcome. I highly recommend. Thank you
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Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm really glad to hear you enjoyed the tour with me.
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479rashaa
June 29, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Istanbul Walking tour
We had the best experience discovering the historical sites of old Istanbul. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and funny. He convert the messages in storytelling thing. He asko gave us some guides where to eat and what to buy from the Egypt Bazar. I highly recommend this tour.
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Thank you! We're glad you enjoyed!
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Tina_K
April 17, 2025 · via Viator
The tour was great - very...
The tour was great - very informative. Recommended. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful.
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Anonymous
April 12, 2025 · via Viator
Very informative walking tour!
Very informative and conversational small group walk around Sultanahmet. I recommend this tour for anyone interested in learning about the history of the Old City.
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X7403ARpetraa
November 19, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Istanbul walking tour with guide
We had a very nice 2 hour visit of Istanbul highlights. Our guide Halil was ver knowledgeable and added some “free extra’s” to the tour.
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Rilwan S
November 16, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Mustafa is AWESOME.
Mustafa was a friendly, generous, and knowledgeable tour guide who showed me around all the major tourist sites in Old City Istanbul and effectively explained their history. He then went above and beyond in showing me good places to buy clothes for family, demonstrating excellent patience. He event taught me how to bargain at the Bazar. Thanks alot man!!! Great memories.
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MVH1952
September 21, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Listen very carefully!
Very knowledgeable guide who could answer our questions!
Would definitely recommend this tour on early upon your arrival to Istanbul
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conors41
September 3, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Very enjoyable experience
Really enjoyed this tour. Halil was very knowledgeable and friendly and covered a lot of the history of Istanbul in two hours.
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andreamC4732NS
July 29, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
A great way to start to know the city
Our guide Abdullah was super handsome and friendly, a great starting point for our visit to the city. Not only he explained the history but also told us intersting lore about it.