I just have done Istanbul Conquered Tour with a local guider Yağiz Yenidünya.
A special thank you to Yağiz and his guide, whose knowledge and enthusiasm made the city come alive and helped us appreciate Istanbul even more.
Istanbul was one of the most fascinating cities I have ever visited. The city beautifully blends rich history, stunning architecture, and modern culture. Walking through the Grand Bazaar, visiting the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, and cruising along the Bosphorus were unforgettable experiences.
The people were welcoming, the food was delicious, and there was always something interesting to discover around every corner. From the vibrant streets to the breathtaking views, Istanbul offers a unique atmosphere unlike anywhere else in the world.
If anyone in Istanbul needs a local guide, please look for Yağiz, he is just amazing.
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Masarrat S
July 12, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Grand Bazaar Sultanahmet Istanbul
This bazaar is a pricey place to rent for the shopkeepers and so these guys want to extract the maximum amount of money for goods. The products are mediocre and one should be selective in choosing your items. Sellers are very argumentative & love to pick an argument. I didn’t enjoy my visit there. The jewelry is overpriced & no guarantee of authenticity.
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Carla_D
May 27, 2019 · via Viator
Could have been better
This tour was ok, while we visited two beautiful mosques, the Grand Bazaar potion was lacking. We literally walked in through one gate, across one aisle, and out another gate. There wasn't much history or information provided about the Bazaar itself or it's layout, which is what were really interested in. We did however stop by the Spice Bazaar and had a bit of time to buy some teas, spices and Turkish delight.
Our guide was a bit late showing up, approximately 15 minutes which I guess isn't a big deal for Turkish standards but we had no one to contact to find out what was going on. We called the number listed on the voucher but there was no answer.
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cmd_fmxo
May 26, 2019 · via Viator
Could have been better
The tour was ok, visited two beautiful mosques however the tour of the grand bazaar was lacking. We literally just walked in one entrance and out the other. There was not much explanation of the history of the bazaar or about it's layout. We did however get a chance to go to the spice bazaar, which wasn't on the original itinerary, and purchased some spices, teas and Turkish delight.
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wijesundararuvini
May 1, 2019 · via Viator
I highly recommend this tour
I was lucky to have Beyza as my tour guide. she was wonderful and showed me around the old city. Bezya was knowledgeable and gave me a historical overview of the place. she was patient and gave me time to explore/ ask questions etc. I highly recommend this tour.
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Cynloko
November 4, 2018 · via Tripadvisor
Istanbul Uncovered
This was the name of the tour we did with Sefa. He was a terrific guide. Knowledgeable and interested in all things from ancient history to contemporary happenings. We really enjoyed our time with him and would have liked to take the longer Istanbul Conquored with this guide. Thank you Sefa for a wonderful introduction to the city and its history!
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CheahZhongXiang
August 21, 2018 · via Tripadvisor
Great tour with great guide
I went for the "Istanbul Sightseeing Tour Including Grand Bazaar, Suleymaniye Mosque and Sultanahmet". I got Tolga Kinas as my guide, and I would say the guide made the tour amazing. Knowledgeable, fluent in English, friendly and respectful.
As for the tour itself, great way to get a quick snapshot of a few attractions, and you can go off to explore them in detail. Also perfect if you have a few awkward hours to kill which are too short for an in-depth tour or too short to just wait around and do nothing.
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david t
May 28, 2018 · via Tripadvisor
Racist Guide was a Disappointment
The guide was very knowledgeable. But towards the end she informed us that Jews are infiltrating some mosques and intentionally misleading the Turkish worshipers to acts that are not Islamic (because they can't read Arabic, the language of the Quran, they are taken advantage of). I found this totally unacceptable in 2018, old fashion antisemitism, in an international business. I wrote to Intrepid head office in Australia but they are ignoring me, complicit in this racism.
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Oren F
April 1, 2018 · via Tripadvisor
A great way to get your bearings for the city
This was a great way to start a trip to Istanbul. Tolga was a fun and knowledgeable guide.
To note licenced tour guides in Turkey are have a lot of training. They need to be proficient in language and the history to licenced. These guys operate a great business.
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Alexandra S
January 20, 2018 · via Tripadvisor
Instabul in it's best
We had a great time with a guide Suleyman, explored two mosques, two bazars and enjoyed a great weather!