1 Istanbul Tour: Highlights, Street Food & Hidden Pearls

We had an incredible experience with Duygu on our tour. She made the entire experience relaxing as we saw everything we wanted to without the stress of endless queuing. She provided us with so much information, answered all of our questions, and gave us a day we will remember forever. Please do not hesitate to book this phenomenal experience. We are very grateful to Goya and Vines & Pearls!

Fabulous organization, delightful people, highly professional! Guide was a wonderful storyteller and dining choices were insightful and top rate!

What a great way to get to know this iconic city by taking this tour. Goda was amazing and so knowledgeable about everything and it really made my trip. Taking a private tour was an intimate experience and that way I got to control the pace and stop longer at some stops that were extra interesting and grab something delicious to eat on the way 🫶

My boyfriend and I visited Istanbul in November. This was my second time in the city. However, for my boyfriend, it was his first time so we opted for a private guided tour of the main sights. It took some time waiting in line to get into Hagia Sofia, given its mosque status, but it was so worth it. The place has something magical about it. We also really enjoyed Topkapi Palace, especially the watch room. As for me, the underground cistern stole the show. Closed for renovation on my last visit, now it works as this incredible gallery with contemporary art pieces blending with its historical charm. A big thank you to our tour guide Ahmet, who was knowledgeable and easygoing. Would highly recommend this tour!

Taking that private tour in Istanbul in September with Elvan as our guide was like stepping into a fairytale. We cruised through the stunning Blue Mosque, got blown away by the Hagia Sophia, and felt like royalty at Topkapi Palace—all thanks to Elvan's know-how. She made history sound simple yet intriguing! Skipping the line at the Underground Basilica Cistern was a game-changer; it saved us so much time! We also really enjoyed a Turkish coffee break! Imagine sipping coffee, soaking in the vibe. Elvan made it more than a tour—it was like hanging out with a friend who knows all the great stories of the city. Istanbul, you stole our hearts!

It is a nice way to spend time. I would definietly recommend this tour. You can ask many questions to the guide.

Highly recommended! 'Iconic Istanbul' tour made the most cherished and magical experience! Architecture, historical knowledge, coffee and the extra effort to show the true hidden gems. If you want to fall in love with Istanbul, go ahead and book them! We will be back!

We got a tour with a friend of mine and it was definitely worth it. Ahmet - our guide took us to Grand Bazar, main sultan's palace, underground water cisterns dating to roman times and many more amazing spots, like charming cafes, that we would not find in our guide book. Ahmet also told us a lot a lot of interesting stories and facts about the places we visited and Istanbul itself. And all the arrangements went super smooth.

It was a great and informative full-day tour with a professional guide. The greatness and beauty of the Mosques and the square, the various and interesting Grand Bazaar...but I was most surprised and impressed by the Basilica Cistern! If you have the opportunity, I recommend visiting Istanbul and getting to know its most famous and beautiful places during this tour. Everything was planned perfectly!

I really enjoyed sightseeing tour through the main highlights of Istanbul. We had a comfortable pickup from Galata port as we arrived with a ship and took a tram to the old city. Our guide Kadir showed us the main mosque, we could see a nice panoramic view from there. We then continued to Grand Bazar and visited underground cisterns and Topkapi palace both were very impressive. The lunch reservation was in a very thoughtfully selected space - roof terrace with a view on Hagia Sophia. We truly enjoyed the tour, it covers all we wanted to see on our short tour!