Our group of 6 was very fortunate to have been assigned to tour istanbul with Baruk. Our experience really deserves more than 5 stars. Baruk went above and beyond for our group even before the tour began. Making sure we knew the dress code for men and women at the mosque. He graciously changed the meeting location to make it easier for us to navigate since we were staying further away than we had anticipated. During the tour, he was incredibly flexible, accommodating our last-minute changes and adjusting the schedule to fit our interests perfectly. Baruk was not only incredibly knowledgeable about the cultural and religious history of this beautiful city but also engaging and fun. He spoke English amazingly. From Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque to the Cistern and the Grand Bazaar, he wove historical details into how they relate to current history and culture. He even gave us tips on avoiding crowds and skipping lines. He helped us make a reservation for a Hammam and shared interesting facts about that location, even though it wasn't part of the original tour. We asked so many additional questions and he was always able to answer them with clarity and depth. He even Baruk shopping advice in the bazaar. Baruk made our short visit to Istanbul unforgettable. We cannot recommend him highly enough!

Serkan was a great guide. Very very knowledgeable, easy going, accommodating, personable, fun, almost like the cousin you just met.

Ali was a fantastic tour guide. He was very knowledgeable about all the sights and was great at providing history of all the different eras. He also made sure we were seeing what we wanted to see. Having the guide made the day much more efficient because we bypassed many ticket and entrance lines. Ali seemed to know many people at the sights and was able to get us through all the sights efficiently.

Ahmet was amazing and very reliable. He was at my hotel early and had a good plan and made everything very easy for me. He had very reliable suggestions on shopping too. If you want Turkish rugs or shawls he will help you through the process. I highly recommend him!!

The variety, pace and spread of the different places we visited made this tour super enjoyable. We learned a lot from our guide about the history and culture of this comex region. It’s easy to be overwhelmed in Istanbul, but our guide Sercan was careful not to bombard us with too much information. He presented things clearly and didn’t mind repeating things we quickly forgot! In three days we covered a lot of territory walking, taking the metro, riding ferries and cable cars, but wish we’d had more time to continue exploring this fascinating city!

I was supposed to travel with family members, however they could not make it. So I ended up alone in Istanbul. I was apprehensive and a bit worried as to how to navigate the city by myself. So I decided to go to TripAdvisor and book a tour guide for myself. Best decision I made! I was totally taken care of, my tour guide Berrin was extremely helpful. It was a two day walking tour and I saw most of the European side of Istanbul including using the Tram, Metro and other public services. I felt safe with Berrin with me every step of the way. She was kind and patient, took pictures for me and waited while I took my sweet time shopping. She customised the plan according to my needs. I am forever grateful to this company and Berrin for the amazing memory of my solo trip. I will cherish these memories forever. Thank you!

We had a large group of friends 16 of us. We felt that we were able to see great sights and had a very knowledgeable tour guide. With such a large group it would have been very helpful to have a headset so that everyone was able to hear the guide. All in all was a great experince and a nice tour.

Our private tour with Didem was the highlight of our time in Istanbul. She tailored the tour to our needs and was very informative

EZGI YUCEER WAS AN EXCELLENT GUIDE FOR OUR GROUP. SHE WAS VERY INFORMATIVE AND WAS ENGAGED WITH THE GROUP. HAVING HER AS OUR GUIDE MADE OUR STAY IN ISTANBUL MORE MEANINGFUL AND ENJOYABLE! A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO EZGI.

It was great. The historical explanations were precise, the monuments magnificent. I would come back. Thank you to Hale for her professionalism, I recommend her

Our guide Numan gave us a terrific tour of Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome, and part of Topkapi Palace grounds. We were a family group of 9, including my 92 year old mother. Numan was wonderful with my mother, allowing for a slower pace and he was very patient. He is an incredibly knowledgeable tour guide and we learned a tremendous amount about the history of the fabulous places we visited. It was a great tour experience.

Thank you Merve for taking my family on the tour of Istanbul. We really enjoyed it. You are full of knowledge, professional and so fun to be around. Thanks again ❤️

My husband and I had a wonderful day exploring Istanbul with Pelin, our tour guide. She was warm, friendly and very knowledgable of the history, culture and sites of the city. We really appreciate how she catered the day to our interests and pace. We really felt like we were meeting a friend who was proud to share her city with us. If we had ventured on our own we would have missed learning about all the history and sites. We’re so glad that we did this private tour and we cannot say enough great things about Pelin. She’s just wonderful!

Found Guided Istanbul Tours on Trip Advisor. Based on the multiple excellent reviews we took the leap and booked a 1 day tour based on the travel itinerary and listed places that we cared about seeing. Given that we were a party of 4- with 2 kids (ages 10 & 9), preferred to get a private tour guide and cost us around $225/250 (not including tickets to sites) We had an exceptional one-day guided tour of Istanbul with Sema for our family of four, including two kids aged 9 and 10. Sema was fantastic—she spoke excellent English and was incredibly patient and accommodating, tailoring the itinerary to suit our needs and saving us money in the process. As Muslims, we could enter the mosques for free during prayer times, so Sema adjusted our schedule accordingly, allowing us to visit the Basilica Cistern instead, where we bypassed a long line thanks to her priority access. This was a big plus, as half of the cruises had docked that day, meaning over 2,000 tourists were out and about, causing long queues everywhere. She was also very thoughtful and waited for us while we prayed at Hagia Sophia, saving us €30 per person! Her knowledge of history is impressive, and it was evident during her detailed presentations at Topkapi Palace, which took at least two hours to fully appreciate. Sema also recommended a great local Döner spot on our way to the Grand Bazaar, where she guided us to reasonably priced shops. She even advised us on negotiating for discounts, which was incredibly helpful. Keep in mind that the tour is entirely on foot and lasts around seven hours, so be prepared with comfortable shoes, hats, and sunglasses. Sema also offered great tips for planning the rest of our trip, making her an excellent resource beyond the tour. I highly recommend this tour and suggest requesting Sema if possible—you won’t be disappointed!

Well organized, convenient and easily adjustable to my schedule. I will definitely recommend this when visiting Istanbul