Historical Tours
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Istanbul Popular Travel
Istanbul Popular Travel
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City ToursCultural ToursBoat ToursWalking ToursPrivate Tours
8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
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We operate daily guaranteed group tours as well as private tours in Istanbul, Ephesus and Cappadocia with Professional Licensed Tourist Guides. Shore Excursions are available from Istanbul and Kusadasi Cruise Ports. Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed with our team of experts. Join us for an unforgettable experience!
Istanbul, Türkiye
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Historical Tours
6+ hours
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Historical Tours
3 hours
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Historical Tours
6+ hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 100% of travellers
100% of reviewers gave this product a bubble rating of 4 or higher.
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Historical Tours
6+ hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 100% of travellers
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Scenic226684
3 contributions
Considering that there are no tickets for Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, you are effectively paying for the lunch and boat ride and the guidance of the tour guide. Was told to spend more than an hour at the leather goods shop. Perhaps this tour can be done without following the tour because everything is within walking distance.
Written 28 November 2023
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Popular Travel I
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. While some of the sites doesn't require an enterence fee, We would like to emphasize that our tour encompasses much more than meets the eye.
We aim to provide not just transportation, lunch, and boat rides, but also the invaluable expertise of our guides with over 20 years of experience. They're equipped with the knowledge to maximize your experience, by skipping lines and offering insights that go beyond what a solo exploration might provide. Our guides are not only seasoned professionals but are also licensed by the Culture & Tourism Ministry, ensuring a level of knowledge and insight that goes beyond what a solo exploration might provide. They share important historical and cultural contexts, offering a rich understanding of the sites visited which goes beyond what one can find or read online.
The convenience of pick-up and drop-off, along with the added benefit of navigating the city efficiently, is what sets our tours apart. We strive to make your time with us memorable and hassle-free.
We hope you consider exploring with us again in the future, and thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Written 30 November 2023
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longhaultraveller328
London, UK19 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
We had an excellent time on this tour on 20 November, where we were a family group of 12 people. The guide allocated to us Mr Mehmet really was fantastic and full of knowledge. The booking process was really easy and Aras kept us informed and responded very quickly. A thorough enjoyable experience The tour was really good, informative and we tasted various delicacies. Unfortunately a Palace was shut on the day unexpectedly but Mr Mehmet quickly reorganised and made the day even better.
Written 22 November 2023
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longhaultraveller328
London, UK19 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
We had an excellent time on this tour on 18 November, where we were a family group of 12 people. The guide allocated to us Mr Mehmet really was fantastic and full of knowledge. He arranged for 1 member of the group who had walking difficulties to stay in a safe place. The rest of the group went on tour. It rained the whole day but still we managed to do most of the itinerary. On the day some roads were closed so we sat in traffic for a bit and that meant we missed a couple of venues. The booking process was really easy and Aras kept us informed and responded very quickly. A thorough enjoyable experience
Written 22 November 2023
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Popular Travel I
Thank you for your review and kind words. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the tour. Its reassuring to know that we managed to make the tours memorable even though there were some challenges due to weather and roads. We look forward to welcome you again in Turkey.
Written 30 November 2023
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Travel796715
44 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
Good informative tour not too heavy but interesting and got main points in. Guide knowlagable and helpful. Cruise at end,relaxing way to finish.
Written 14 November 2023
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Popular Travel I
Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the tour. We look forward to
welcome you again in Turkey.
Written 21 November 2023
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derekantonio16
Philadelphia, PA3 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
Simply a great day! Ali was an outstanding guide. Very knowledgable, helpful, compassionate, and funny! Our group consisted of various ages and Ali was attentive to everyone's needs. There was never a dull moment in the action packed day.
Written 13 November 2023
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Popular Travel I
Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the tour. We look forward to
welcome you again in Turkey.
Written 21 November 2023
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anney8
Edinburgh, UK15 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Amazing guide Ali his knowledge was amazing recommend this tour to anyone going to Istanbul my history of turkey all in one day he is so knowledgeable nice and friendly explaining all aspects of the tour cruise included
Written 13 November 2023
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Popular Travel I
Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the tour. We look forward to
welcome you again in Turkey.
Written 21 November 2023
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JMBV
Panama City, Panama187 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
Totally recommended package to see the top attractions in one day. Punctuality is perfect, nice new van for transportation, food ok and most important great tour guide. Super knowledgeable gentleman explaining everything and willing to take questions and advice things.
Written 11 November 2023
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Popular Travel I
Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the tour. We look forward to
welcome you again in Turkey.
Written 21 November 2023
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John V
Boston, MA1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Couples
Hotel pickup was done in a timely manner. Brought to a central location to meet with our guide and others on our tour. Saw all the sites as promised. Had a very nice lunch included and ended with a relaxing Bosphorus cruise.
Written 7 November 2023
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Popular Travel I
Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the tour. We look forward to
welcome you again in Turkey.
Written 21 November 2023
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Maureen4299
Sudbury, Canada221 contributions
If you only have one day in Istanbul and want to see the most of it, this is the tour to take. They offered hotel pick up and drop off and took all the stress away from having to navigate the city on our own. Our guide, -Ali, was very street smart and gave good advice about how to handle hawkers at the bazaar and where to seek higher quality items. The tour offered a delicious lunch and gave ample time at each site and free time at the Grand Bazaar and the Spice market. The river cruise was a plus to be able to see the breadth of the city and its span of 2 continents. The tour was terrific value for money.
Written 7 November 2023
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Popular Travel I
Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the tour. We look forward to
welcome you again in Turkey.
Written 21 November 2023
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Passport00473361019
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Solo
Ali was a fantastic guide: very funny, informative, and honest. He cared alot about us tourists and asked us how we were doing often, made sure we could understand him, and made sure none of us got lost! He even went out of his way to direct some of us to other hotels not on their list. Worth the money if you only have a few days to spend in Istanbul.
Written 5 November 2023
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Popular Travel I
Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the tour. We look forward to
welcome you again in Turkey.
Written 7 November 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Kong
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia27 contributions
Does the Istanbul Popular Travel have local tours that are about a week in duration to see the best of the country? I'm flying in in mid-March. Is that a good time to visit?
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Golfgreeners
Kolkata (Calcutta), India9 contributions
They do.You may contact them through mail to make you a customized tour itinerary.We had most of the Turkey covered for ten days with their arrangement of transport and guide including some air travel.You can contact Aras to organize things.They are totally dependendable and perhaps the best.
Rasik K
1 contribution
Is there a boat cruise from Sirkeci to ortakoy ?
Popular Travel
Istanbul, Türkiye5 contributions
Yes, there are ferries from Eminonu (very close to Sirkeci) to Ortakoy starting from 6pm. These ferry are operated by Istanbul Municipality Public Transportation, for further details you can check the website of "Sehir Hatlari Istanbul"
Timetraveller
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Merhaba,
biz mart ayinda Istanbula geliyoruz. Dört kisi, annem ve babam almanca ve türkce konusuyor, kocam almanca ve ilgilizce. Ayin 16. cami turunu yapmak istiyoruz. Almanca dilinde tur var mi acaba ? Tesekkür ederim
Popular Travel
Istanbul, Türkiye5 contributions
Merhaba, tabiki Almanca ya da ingilizce olarak hangi dili isterseniz yapabiliriz.
Saygılarımla
Mehmet
mq0015
Sao Paulo, SP57 contributions
Hello, I will be in Istanbul next Sunday and I am looking for a whole day private walking tour covering most popular sites to visit. Anything you would reccomend? Is the Grand Bazaar open on Sunday?
db6279
Los Angeles22 contributions
Do you have a night tour? What is cost of this tour?
db6279
Los Angeles22 contributions
Hi ... I'll be arriving Ataturk around 5.45pm, and leaving at 1.50am.
Can you give me the cost of a private tour to pick me up from airport, tour a few tourist attractions around Sultanahmet Square(knowing most will be closed by night time), and drop off at airport? Thanks!!
Chaitanya D
Mumbai, India1 contribution
Hi, I am travelling to Istanbul in mid-May with my family. We are keen on doing a walking tour around the old city and key landmarks, but my 7-year old daughter will not enjoy a long tour. Can we split this across two days, with about 3 hours per day? What will the cost be for this?
Popular Travel
Istanbul, Türkiye5 contributions
Thank you for your interest in our tours. We can arrange two half day private guided walking tours or two half day group tours. For further details, kindly send an e-mail to us. Our contact details can be found in our TripAdvisor Page.
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DhananjayArora
Mumbai, India158 contributions
Hi,
We are family of 3 - my wife, daughter (14 years) and me
In Istanbul May 18, 19, 20 and 21
Wanted to inquire about Bosphorus cruise
1) what time of the day is the cruise? Which day and time will be best and relaxing?
2) whats the cost for all 3 of us?
3) will u pick me and drop back? staying at Seyit Hasan Sk 2, Istanbul, Istanbul 34122, Turkey in Sultanahmet area
Let me know so i can plan and book
Thanks
dj
Popular Travel
Istanbul, Türkiye5 contributions
Thank you for your kind comments and reviews. We are glad to see that you have enjoyed your stay with us and ever more happy to see the recommendations.
We will be happy to welcome you in Istanbul again in the future.
Kindly Regards,
Mehmet