St. Sophia, one of the most magnificent Byzantine churches, and nominated the 8th wonder of the world by many historians.
Grand Bazaar tempting souvenir-hunters with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery and leather.
Blue Mosque, one of the largest mosques in Istanbul. Dating back to the 17th century, this is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul and is also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarets.
Hippodrome, the former centre of sporting and political activities in Constantinople. During the visit you will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, the Serpentine Column from Delphi and the fountain of Willhelm II.
very pleasant tour with a very nice and knowledgeable guide, Umutcan. Unfortunately we were not able to see Sultanahmet Mosque because it was Friday morning and it was closed for prayer. But we got a glimpse of the Topkapi Palace instead :) Coffee, spices and Turkish delights in Grand Bazar are a must!
Bose, our tour guide was a very friendly and extremely knowledgeable guide. She provided a very comfortable and interesting tour of the mosques and the grand bazaar. I highly recommend Bose, it was a great experience!
Knowledgeable and friendly guide, knew some shortcuts to minimize time in line where skip the line wasn’t available. Recommended. Only suggestion would be to do the main attractions with lines first and the hippodrome area later as the time spent getting background there made the waits a bit longer at the mosques.
Our guide was quite knowledgeable and personable. Totally enjoyed the tour and would recommend viator to friends and colleagues.
Great tour with Zana. Super knowledgeable and her English was excellent. Istanbul strikes a ressemblence to my hometown of Lisbon and Zana was extremely interested is that exchange and comparisons. It felt like being shown around by a friend more than just a tour guide.
Tour was fantastic! Guide was extremely knowledgeable and offered much insight to the culture we were witnessing. Saw everything promised. Relaxed pace. We would highly recommend.
This was an awesome excursion from the cruise port. Because this was a private excursion, they were willing to work with us when our port time changed. Our guide, Furkan, was excellent. We were able to personalize our tour and, even better, he was able to adapt to the kind of tour information we wanted (the history/ archaeological stuff). This was definitely worth the money for a short time in Istanbul and I already can't wait to do it again! It was our first time in Istanbul and he made us feel at home. Thank you!
Our guide Gulce was very friendly and informative. All the sites were within easy walking distance of each other. Pickup at the port was very smooth. Couldn't see much in the Blue Mosque as it was under restoration but hopefully that will be finished soon. Altogether a very pleasant and informative tour.
My partner and I had a great experience on our private tour with Mustafa. He really took his time explaining the rich history of Istanbul. The tour was extremely informative and we would definitely recommend it to those visiting!
The guide and the tour was extremely good. Mehmet Selcuk Ersan was an amazing tour guide, very knowledgable and helpful. We had an amazing experience in Istanbul.
From the moment we were picked up to the moment we were dropped off was absolutely amazing. Our guide was informative and friendly with a vast knowledge of all things on the tour. He made us feel like we were special and gave us the time to look and take photos at our leisure. Nothing was too much trouble for him. He guided us through the Grand Bazaar so we did not get lost and our visit to the ceramic shop was both unexpected and a bonus seeing ceramics made from scratch. I did make a purchase from there. All in all we recommend this tour to everyone who appreciates an enjoyable day out. We rate this tour above excellent, we could not have wished for a better day. Len and Tania Wood
Secluk knew so much during our trip and he made us feel very comfortable wherever we went. He told us tricks and important tips to live like a local, as well as knowing what are good prices for certain things. His knowledge and passion for Istanbul was so radiant that we would recommend him no doubt!
Only 60% cost of other tours. Excellent experience with delightful guide fully conversant in English. Although we did not ask to adapt the tour, we felt we could have within the 4 hour limit. Highly recommend
This private tour was excellent. Our guide Selcuk Ersan was very knowledgeable in answering our questions about Istanbul and Turkey. A van and driver transported us between sights. The sights were beautiful The Blue Mosque was closed on our day so we went to another Mosque which was breathtaking. The tour was at our pace with plenty of time at each sight and time to stop at stalls for a drink or to sample Turkish food.The tour finished at the Grand Bazaar and Selcuk showed us how to catch the public transport and recommended cafes and restaurants. We only had 2 days in Istanbul and this tour covered the tourist sights. I would thoroughly recommend this private tour.
<p>I had a wonderful half day tour with professional guide with deep knowledge of history and culture. Thank you,</p>
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