Communication with the driver Erme was outstanding we were met and driven to all the place mentioned on the itinerary. He was informative and knowledgable and took great care of us. The only feedback we would have is about an unscheduled stop at a carpet warehouse. We enjoyed the demonstration on how the carpets were made but felt somewhat intimidated by the “hard sell” of the salesman. We would encourage that stop be omitted.
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What's Included
Includes
- Private transportation
- Private Tour Guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Excludes
- All Fees and Taxes
- Museum Entry Tickets
- Lunch
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Galata Bridge is one of Istanbul’s most famous bridges, that spans the Golden Horn. The bridge was built during the reign of Sultan Abdulmejid II. It was made of wood, but it was restored and renewed repeatedly until another parallel bridge was built in 1987. Meanwhile, a fire broke out in the bridge, so some undamaged wooden boards were moved to land. It is a destination for sea lovers for meditating on the natural beauty of the sea. It is called the awake bridge as lights keep shining associated with sea fans’ traffic.
Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque - Camii) built during the reign of Sultan Ahmet I during 1609-1616. It is the only mosque in Turkey with six minarets. Due to its magnificent hand-dyed blue, green and white Iznik tiles it has been named the "Blue Mosque" by Europeans. The central dome is 43 m in height and is 33.4 m in diameter; it also boasts 260 windows.
Hippodrome (At Meydani) the backdrop of chariot races and the center of Byzantine civic life. Of the ornaments which once decorated it, only three remain: The Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine. The Obelisk is in the Egyptian style and was erected in 1547 BC and stood 60m tall. The German Fountain is also within the hippodrome area, constructed in Germany to mark German Emperor Wilhelm II's second visit to Istanbul; it was imported and officially opened on January 1 1901. The fountain's three domes are decorated with gold mosaics.
The Grand Bazaar (Kapali Carsi) is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with more than 58 covered streets and over 1,200 shops. Opened in 1461, it is well known for its jewelry, pottery, spice, and carpet shops. Many of the stalls in the bazaar are grouped by the type of goods, with special areas for leather coats, gold jewelry and the like. The bazaar contains two bedestens (domed masonry structures built for storage and safe keeping), the first of which was constructed between 1455 and 1461 by the order of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror.The grand bazaar consists of 12 major buildings and has 22 doors.
Binbirdirek Cistern Which was built by Roman Emperor Theodosius II between 428 and 443 to store water supplied by the Valens Aqueduct (Roman Period water Reservoir ).
Hagia-Sophia is a truly awe inspiring, 1,400 years old Byzantine cathedral which houses mosaics, relics and iron work. Hagia Sophia was, for nearly a thousand years, the largest enclosed space in the world, and is still seen as one of the world's most important architectural monuments. It is one of Turkey's most popular attractions, drawn by the sheer spectacle of its size, architecture, mosaics and art. It was built during the reign of Byzantine Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD.
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We were picked up via nice car at the port and taken to an area to begin touring. There is a lot of walking but i believe this is typical with the amount of sites. It was awesome, at each site we saw we were able to not wait at all, went straight to the front of the lines on all of them, and it was well worth it, lines were long. We went for a great lunch with our guide and had a great day. i would highly recommend them. Thank you!
I have the experience of a lifetime beyond my expectations with Emre as my guide. His his knowledge of the history of Istanbul Turkey, and the region so thoroughly enhanced our visits to all of the historical sites. We spent three full days together. Emery is knowledgeable, experienced and a fine gentleman.
We had an incredible days of cats and facts! We were picked up with Orhan and taken over the river and walked around Istanbul with cat food! It was a lot of fun. We visited 2 museums and due to tue heat frequently stopped for refreshments. We went down streets and beautiful alleys to stroke friendly cats and Orhan was the perfect host. As it was our twins’s birthday they were each given a toy cat too which made it very special. The second museum was bonkers! We had a great time and learnt a lot about the history of Istanbul and were very glad to see that the cats were very loved. Orhan gave is tips on what to see next too. Was a wonderful day! Thank you so much!
Emre ÖNAL Wow what service. I loved every second of my private tour. I felt very safe and relaxed with you. Great knowledge! Truly recommend this tour with Emre and skip all the queues ( they are very long)
We had an incredible experience with Istanbul Person Car Service! Our guide was not only professional but also a treasure trove of knowledge about Turkey’s rich culture and history. From the moment we met, his warm personality and genuine passion for sharing insights made the journey unforgettable. He went above and beyond to ensure our comfort and tailored the experience to our interests. Whether it was exploring hidden gems or learning fascinating stories about Turkey, his guidance elevated our trip to the next level. Highly recommend this service for anyone looking to explore Istanbul with an expert companion!
Our half-day tour of Istanbul was a delight thanks to Emre, of Istanbul Voyage Travel which we booked through Viator Tours. Emre is not only the guide he also drove us. He is very knowledgeable and told a lot of stories about the city, and kept us at a fast pace so we could see all that we were hoping to see plus much more.We saw and learned a great deal in our five hours. He's been doing this for many years, knows everybody, and took us to best places to get photos . The Topkapi palace was the highlight for me as well as the Basilica Cistern. We were so pleased he respected our time without wasting it on shopping excursions . He is a true professional as a guide as well a great driver!
I had an excellent day with Emre being taken on a tour of the religious and historic sites of Istanbul. We also went to the indoor bazaar, had lunch and experienced local hospitality and felt incredibly welcomed. Emre was incredibly knowledgeable and demonstrated amazing historical knowledge. He had fast track access over all the queues so we didn’t have to wait too long to get into the various places of interest. A thoroughly enjoyable day highly recommend!
Kenan was great!! He explained everything really well, history, traditions, etc. Took us to a great place for lunch! Took us to a beautiful blue mosque- with no tourists!! Great!!! Would definitely recommend him!
The best tour experience I have ever had. From the beginning they were very kind and honest. During the tour always attentive to our needs, to our comfort, to manage the schedules correctly. I did a two day tour with the family to Cappadocia and the whole tour was super, they managed our flights, transportation to the airport and back to the hotel, hotel reservations in a very nice cave hotel, the tours were in our language and always in comfortable and modern transportation, there were different meals included. Truly a top company in service and honesty.
Nice trip in Istanbul.for sight seeing of Mosque. Many new experiences while trip to Istanbul. We went to Mosque and pray whlie visited.
Pretty interesting providing. Professional presentation of historical facts. Impressive knowledge. I do recommend to everyone who want to expand the experience and horizons.
Very knowledgeable tour guide. Personable service. Offered very comfortable and airconditioned transport. Loved our visit to Istanbul.
In one day we saw three times as much as we could have seen on our own or with another tour group. Emre was so knowledgeable about every place we went, very helpful and so friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed our day and highly recommend this tour.
The Blue Mosque and the Basilica Cistern were amazing sites. Shopping at the Grand Bazar was so memorable along with a lovely meal and conversation with Coskun during lunch were great and memorable experiences.
Emre is the best tour guide I have had of all vacations (and I travel a lot). He is very knowledgeable of Turkish history, very thoughtful of guests and constantly checks on their wellbeing. Emre provided the airport transfers and day tours of Istanbul and Bosphorus. In all aspects it exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Emre.
Embre was one of the most outstanding guides I have met in the 108 countries I have traveled to. He is amazing. So accommodating for any needs or wants in everything. I cannot imagine there is anything he cannot do. He went out of his way to get us dinner/show reservations at a local restaurant which was such a big ask as the place was sold out. Ember is so knowledgeable and answered everything we ask about. We will be contacting Embre when we return to Turkey. He is nothing short of amazing.!!!!!
We had the best time in Istanbul and we credit our experience to our tour guide Emre. Emre was recommended by our dear friends who leave in Turkey and we knew we were going to be pampered. Emre was very knowledgeable and friendly and, above all, adapted to our style. He was very responsive before we arrive, during our trip, and even after we departed to make sure we were ok. I highly recommend Emre’s services. We will be back and continue our journey with him when we return to Istanbul.
The driver cum guide was truly experienced and certainly knows all the "hidden tresures" not usually found with the usual routes. His knowledge on the historical sites was like a walking encyclopedia. Plus we still took many scenic shots. Highly recommended.
Highly recommend! The tour was very interesting, small group , the tour guide had a lot of knowledge , and was very nice - the meal was very good , the driver that took us to the meeting point told as a lot about Istanbul during the drive.
Emre really helped me and my friends enjoy our visit toTurkey. I can even say that he saved the whole trip. I highly recommend Emre to you because you can fully trust this guide and have an exciting trip in Istanbul!
Hi All. This was an amazing tour. Emre met us at our hotel in time, took us to all the important sites. He is very knowledgeable and filled us in on details that we would otherwise not have known. He made touring with our little one very comfortable. Recommendations for lunch/ snacks in between were brilliant and also small things such as taking some amazing pictures of us. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and I would highly recommend anyone to use him as a guide.
We would just like to say a very big thank to Emre for a very memorable tour of Istanbul He made our trip so interesting & very informative
We had the chance to visit Istanbul with an amazing tour guide Emre. My two friends and I had so much fun while discovering Istanbul with an excellent guide. Everything about it was great, the fact that the tour was in French was amazing moreover we loved that we had a car for ourselves! We ate at great restaurants, but most importantly the places we visited and the things we learned along the tour were the greatest part of our stay in Istanbul. Thank you for this experience!
Emre was outstanding, extremely knowledgeable but at the same time very friendly and folksy. He knew how to balance very well sharing the basic, critical information regarding the site we were visting, while also having the ability to do a very deep dive into whatever historical, architectural and/or religious questions we had.
We had a great time. Emre is very considerate and a great guide. He understood all our needs and gave great recommendations.
Our guide Gunesh was spectacular. Very polite and met our needs in an extremely professional way. Many cult could provide us with accurate and rich information about the places we visited and the history of Turkey. He speaks perfect Portuguese. It made everything very pleasant.
We did the private Istanbul tour with transport and were completely satisfied. Pick up at the cruise terminal worked smoothly and the tour bus was very comfortable. Our tour guide Ali was outstanding – very friendly, competent and with an impressive expertise about the city and its history. The tour by bus was pleasantly short, after which we explored many sights on foot. We had enough time to look at everything in peace and ask questions.
Just returned from a fantastic weekend, organized and followed by the best guide ever known: the legendary EMRE...... attentive person, helpful and very prepared. We will definitely be back
We had booked a private tour with guide and driver. The organization worked very well and we were picked up on time and driven to the Blue Mosque. We could do without the transfer afterwards, as the sights (Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Cistern and Grand Bazaar) were within walking distance. Then we would have saved a lot of money. What we would not have wanted to do without was our guide Ali. With a lot of expertise, funny anecdotes and very good German, he led us past the long queues through the historical sights and also took many photos with us by the way. With his friendly and sympathetic nature he gave us a lot of background knowledge and many tips for our further original holiday design. Thanks for that and 5 stars for Ali! Sabrina and Mafred from Berlin
Emre is an exceptional, cultured, likeable Guide and speaks excellent Italian. He is available and prepared. Organize the visit to Istanbul according to the needs of vacationers, adding, if you want Expert advice. In a word: perfect. Thank you Emre for helping to make Istanbul unforgettable.
I was able to learn about the history of Istanbul. It was a great tour. It is a straightforward explanation and recommended.
An excellent experience, from the first contact, punctuality, cordiality, respect and professionalism. Mr. Emre went to pick us up at the airport and two days later at the hotel to take us to Istanbul's Old Town tour. Who guided us was Mr. Orhan, a genius, could not have been a better Guide. We walk through the old center, after all the main attractions are nearby. After the tour Mr Emre was already waiting for us with the car to take us back to the airport. It was all 100% recommended
I had spent a wonderful day in Istanbul. My driver and guide were reliable and trusting at all times. I had booked at very short notice and had taken advantage of the service fetch and bring to the hotel. Although the road was long, this was never a problem. My guide as well as my driver were friendly and professional. All the described targets were visited and others. Price performance absolutely fine and no hidden costs. 5 out of 5 stars and highly recommended. Thank you for that!
ISTANBUL is a dreamlike city.Through Get your Guide we had booked a German-speaking tour for Haga Sophia , the Blue Mosque,Topkay Palace,Basilika Cistern I can only recommend to everyone.We had nowhere to queue the lines are endless.Even with line 1 you can go anywhere to the sights.Red ticket costs 60 tl you can recharge again.You can take all connections metro,tram.The city is an experience
Guided tour of the oldest part of Istanbul with the guide Emre really prepared and kind, it was a beautiful experience that I would definitely do again!
Great experience Emre guide who speaks excellent Italian allowed us to see the most important sites avoiding queues miles Highly recommended
Istanbul one of the largest cities in Turkey, where European and Asian cultures blend, synthesis of cultural influences of several empires that ruled it, from the Romans to the Egyptians, from the Greeks to the Ottomans. A city on the Bosphorus Strait where there are also Italian testimonies in the case of Genoa and Venice (Galata Bridge and Tower). We relied on the friendly EMRE, who in 2/3 days made us live a magnificent experience, we seemed local, Emre ready to explain very emphatically the city where he lives and for which he has a deep love. Very prepared, both artistically, geo-politically and socially, ready to fulfill your every request. He speaks Italian correctly, playful, not boring of a unique sympathy, in a short time he showed us where he loves to live transmitting strong emotions almost as if we were local. Maximum availability, punctuality out of the ordinary. If I return we will certainly rely on him. Thanks Emre a greeting and hug from Umberto and his large family.
A wonderful experience together with our guide Emre! Thanks to him we could discover the most beautiful places in the city, go into Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque with a very careful look. Emre knows so much, loves his city and loves art and culture! A super recommended experience!
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