We did a private tour to Gallipoli with Kadir Kurt from Guided Istanbul Tours and it was incredible.
Kadir was very knowledgeable, helpful and relaxed, and gave us time to take it all in. We really enjoyed his chilled energy, and he was organised an efficient.
Highly recommend.
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bonnieb307
September 17, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Outstanding Tour!
We couldn’t be more pleased with the service that we received from start to finish! The booking process was clear and easy to complete. But the best part was the day trip itself. Of course, the Gallipoli memorials were very touching and it is a beautiful peninsula. But our tour guide, Muhsin, was excellent! He was very kind and attentive. He did a great job anticipating our needs and questions. He is an absolute encyclopedia of knowledge on every topic/question that we had! Wow! We were so very impressed with him! I give him the highest recommendation possible! Additionally, our driver, Ismail, was outstanding! The sprinter van was spotless inside and out! Most importantly, we felt very safe with the way he drove…and he was knowledgeable about shortcuts to avoid traffic congestion! Thank you both SO much!
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E6373VMalisonb
September 17, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
The best way to visit Gallipoli and the ANZAC sites.
Our private tour was fantastic. The guide Muhsin was excellent from before the start. He messaged me the day before to introduce himself and again 10 minutes before he arrived at our apartments to collect us. The vehicle sent was a 15 seater So we had plenty of space to stretch out on the 3.5 hr trip there. His knowledge was fabulous and could answer any questions we had. Both he and the driver were so professional. It is a long 12 hour day but so worth it. It far exceeded our expectations.
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michelleqY8504CF
August 26, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Emotional, humbling and unforgettable
What an AMAZING experience.
We are brought up in Australia with the history of the ANZACS. To be present and stand in the origin of its beginnings is simply humbling, bewildering and emotionally taxing.
Our guide (Kadir Kurt) brought the harrowing six months of Gallipoli as we know it to life with his knowledge and passion.
The eleven hour round trip from Istanbul with our private driver and guide sounds daunting but was a dream. Time flew by and ‘Smile’ (our driver) handled the roads like a smiling assassin and kept us on schedule.
Lest we forget
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X6817HOpeterf
August 24, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Anzac Cove experience
Muhsin our guide was very knowledgeable and attentive to our requests. The driver was a very professional and a safe driver. Try to leave as early as possible to beat the traffic. Tour last 12 hours so be prepared . For Australians a must do tour.
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Go59142540991
August 19, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Gallipoli Experience
It was an excellent tour. The pick up was right on time from our hotel. Our driver was very good. Our guide Mehmet was truly excellent. Knowledgeable, friendly and engaging. I had doubts about the possibility of doing a one day tour from Istanbul to Gallipoli. My doubts were misplaced. I rate our experience highly. It is of course a long day but that is to be expected
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632all
July 6, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
A fabulous day with "D" (Duygu Belkıs Tankut)
We had an incredible experience on the Private Gallipoli Day Tour from Istanbul. The entire day was really well organised, and what made it unforgettable was our wonderful guide, Duygu Belkıs Tankut.
Duygu's knowledge of Gallipoli and the ANZAC campaign was exceptional, and her passion for the history made every stop meaningful. Thanks to her extensive knowledge, she also took us to additional sites that other tour groups don't usually visit, such as the grave of John (Kirkpattick) Simpson "Simpson and his Donkey", which made the experience even more special.
She also took us to a lovely local restaurant for lunch, adding another wonderful touch to the day.
We left with a deeper appreciation of Gallipoli and its significance. We highly recommend this tour, and if you're lucky enough to have Duygu as your guide, you're in for a really memorable experience.
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deborahkM6726ZQ
July 3, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Wonderful ANZAC Cove/Gallipoli tour
From pick up to drop off, everything ran seemlessly. Baha was an excellent tour guide, knowledgeable, friendly, extremely helpful. He went over & above to ensure we had the experience of a lifetime. Even down to buying spices & recommendations for dinner. Thanks for a wonderful day Baha. Highly recommend.
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RichardW124
May 23, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent guided tour to Gallipoli Peninsula
Well organised and structured day tour from Istanbul to all of the major ANZAC sites on the Gallipoli Peninsula. Clean and modern van with pick up and drop off direct from/to hotel. Made sure to have breaks for drinks and food during the long drive there and back. Sureyya, our English speaking tour guide, was excellent. He provided interesting background on Turkish history and points of interest along the way and was very knowledgeable about the Gallipoli Peninsula. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to do a day trip to Gallipoli from Istanbul.
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Janette_E
May 12, 2026 · via Viator
It’s a very long day but...
It’s a very long day but well worth it. The driver and guide did a great job. We were given lots of information and the day was very interesting.