The Walls of Byzantine and Palace of the Porphyrogenitus Tour

Emre was very knowledgeable with the Turkish history and was able to enlightened us really well and he was very patient with us and a very safe driver. He is very reliable and punctual.

The experience was very good. We did alot of site seeing and got to see the old Turkey as well as the New Turkey. Our tour guide was very friendly and very knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who wants explore Turkey.

Emre was our guide for a private tour of the walls of Istanbul. He used our names and was very pleasant. His car was clean, modern and very comfortable. Emre knew so much history about the history of Turkey and was really responsive to our questions. Emre also took us to the Chora Museum. This was a highlight for me. I love old buildings and art. We drank Turkish tea together and chatted about history and life. It felt like we made friends in Turkey. We would definitely use this service again. We enjoyed our time so much with Emre. We also used his services to drive us to the airport the next day.

My wife and I recently joined the Walls of Byzantine and Palace of the Porphyrogenitus tour in Istanbul, and we were fortunate to have Emre as our guide. Since we were the only participants that day, the experience felt like a private tour, and Emre made it truly exceptional. • Historical Expertise: Emre’s deep knowledge of Byzantine history and the palace’s significance brought the ancient structures vividly to life. He explained not only their defensive and architectural importance but also their enduring cultural meaning. • Professionalism & Organization: The tour was perfectly paced, with time for walking, photos, and reflection. Emre ensured we were comfortable throughout and tailored the experience to our interests. • Engagement & Interaction: With just the two of us, Emre created a highly personalized atmosphere. He welcomed our questions and adjusted his explanations to match our curiosity, making the tour feel like a dialogue rather than a script. • Warmth & Personality: Beyond his expertise, Emre’s humor and approachable manner made the day enjoyable. His enthusiasm was contagious, and his storytelling transformed stone walls and ruins into living history. By the end of the tour, we didn’t just see the Byzantine walls and palace—we understood their role in shaping Istanbul’s identity. For anyone seeking a meaningful, well-organized, and enriching experience, we highly recommend booking this tour with Emre.

It’s a good tour to have if you are interested in history of the city as I am. Communication before the tour was particularly good. Pick up and drop off were very flexible to accommodate our travel needs. Ente the tour guide took us directly to cruise port after the tour. That saved both of us a lot of time. Even though there were only me and my wife as guests, the tour still ran as planned. Emre has good English and all basic information about the wall. He gave us plenty of time to explore and offered to show us more sites than the plan. We declined the offer only because we were I little bit tired from lack of sleep due to jet lag.

Emre took us to see the Walls of Constantine. He was attentive & very informative, made suggestions about other nearby attractions to see - Chora Mosque was beautiful! He made sure we saw everything, & gave us free time at each place. He took us to a cafe that was typically Turkish that we would not have found ourselves. He made sure that we were back on time at our ship. His English was good & he was easy to understand. Thank you for a lovely afternoon, Emre.