My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our "Off the Beaten Path" tour with Erkan. He treated us to a taste of local culture and regaled us with charming vignettes of Turkish history. Being a local, he showed us some wonderful not-so-touristy spots that would have been very hard to find without him. He was able to answer all of our... More

Of my six school trips with teen-age boys to East Asia and Western Europe, Erkan's introduction to Turkey was the most educational and also the most enjoyable. The variety of contemporary life, history, outdoor recreation, comfortable accomodation, and delicious food combined holiday entertainment with significant experiential education. I want to return soon with another group of students.

A perfect day spent with our guide Mutlu at the Hagia Sophie, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. She brought the history of Istanbul to life from the first settlers to today. We never felt rushed and she answered our questions with charm, humor and great patience. We could not have had a better experience and we highly recommend this tour!... More

Our first trip to Turkey was absolutely fantastic. We were a bit worried about visiting but our worries as it turned out were baseless. The tour leader was very helpful, knowledgeable and very punctual. The Istanbul tour was like a fairytale. The rest of Turkey was amazing too. So much to see, the people are extremely hospitable, the food is... More

I had the pleasure of travelling with 14 students on a Spring Break trip to Turkey. From the moment Erkan collected us at the airport in Istanbul to 14 days (and 2800km by bus later) when he guided us through customs in Ankara, we were delighted. It is no small feat keeping 14 teenage boys engaged, curious and happy... Erkan... More

I and five friends did the “Highlights of Istanbul 1” with Erkan and it was just perfect. Erkan is a very nice person and makes you feel very comfortable. He was punctual, flexible with our demands and very knowledgeable. The tour was very informative and fun. We did not feel rushed at all. Our only regret was not having time... More

Don't miss the highlights tour and off the beaten track tour with Erkan. He is knowledgeable, accommodating and a joy to spend touring the beautiful city of Istanbul! Look no further as Erkan is the perfect guide to convince you to return to Turkey.

I dont usually write reviews but this company and their guide Erkan should not be missed. We had booked two tours with them, and Erkan happened to be our guide. First we did the Highlights of Istanbul tour, covered all major attractions in one day, since we didn't want to miss something important while checking our tour books and wandering... More

I cannot recommend Bitinya Tours highly enough. All e-mailing and booking process was very smooth. Our guide Erkan was great. His stories brought all the history to today. Me and my friends had a great time with him. We strongly reccommend him to anyone who is looking for a guide in Istanbul