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Istanbul with Withlocals

"Thank you Cengiz for your wonderful and informative of your city! We were really pleasantly surprised by Istanbul....what an incredible place and we feel like we only scratched the surface...we will be back for another tour someday!"

"We booked an Evening in Istanbul trip with Goda and friends. It was a great way to start our 4 night vacation. Goda was very knowledgeable, very patient with us and her personality was warm and friendly. She was also kind enough to wait an hour for us to arrive as our travel was delayed. I highly recommend booking with her. "

"Emre was everything you could ask for in a tour guide- welcoming, informative, and very knowledgeable of local history. After only a few minutes you feel like long time friends. Of course the food was amazing and I feel that he did an outstanding job of choosing delicious stops that encompass the heart of Istanbuls local food and drink culture. All of the owners and employees were also welcoming and served delicious foods and drinks. We hit some amazing local parts of town and we left with a wealth of knowledge that will serve us well for the rest of the trip. Emre went out of his way to make this a very memorable experience. I couldn’t recommend him enough!"

"We joined Tolga’s 10 Tastings of Istanbul, and it was one of the highlights of our trip! Tolga was great fun from the moment we met him — friendly, engaging, and full of fascinating facts about the city and its food culture. We tried so many delicious dishes and drinks we never would have found on our own, and each stop came with wonderful stories and local insights. You can really feel his passion for Istanbul and its culinary traditions. Tolga also went above and beyond before the tour, helping us with clear directions on how to get to the meeting point via the Metro, which made everything so easy. We had a fantastic time and would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting an authentic and tasty introduction to Istanbul. Tolga is outstanding!"

"Cengiz was an absolutely outstanding tour guide. From the very beginning, he was incredibly responsive, professional, and graciously accommodated our many schedule and itinerary changes before the tour even began. What truly set him apart was his ability to tailor the experience perfectly for our group, some of us had visited Istanbul before, while others were experiencing it for the very first time. Cengiz somehow made the tour feel fresh, engaging, and fun for everyone, blending deep knowledge with great energy and a wonderful sense of humor. If you’re visiting Istanbul, whether it’s your first time or your 10th, I cannot recommend Cengiz highly enough. He made our time in the city unforgettable."

"We are so happy we chose Esra to plan our day in Istanbul. We only had one day to tour and she got us around to see the best sites in perfect fashion! She communicates well and has great energy, pride, and energy. And, we enjoyed her company -- we had fun together. The Turkish Bath was life changing --- I am so glad we took her advice! Thank You Esra -- it was a memorable day of a beautiful place in history!"

"Cengiz was a fantastic guide. He was very collaborative in terms of wanting the tour to meet my expectations. Moreover, he was extremely knowledgeable and engaging. The tour truly was time well spent."

"My tour with Cengiz far exceeded my expectations. I told him that I was interested in both food tasting and seeing/experiencing things that maybe the typical tourist wouldn’t get a chance to see. And wow did he deliver! We ate great food and saw some great sites, but the biggest surprise (and most enjoyable) part of the tour was how Cengiz made the community part of the experience. I cannot recommend a tour with Cengiz enough. Thank you, Cengiz, for such a memorable experience! "

"What an enjoyable day we spent with Oz in Istanbul. Not only was the information and stories shared entertaining, the insights into life in Istanbul were delightful. Loved the conversation, tea, food and relaxed feel of the tour. At the end of the day we felt we had a new friend in the world. Peace and prosperity Oz."

"Cengiz was an absolutely exceptional guide in Istanbul. From the moment we met, he was warm, personable, and incredibly knowledgeable. His depth of historical and cultural insight truly brought the city to life, but what set him apart was how far he went beyond any reasonable expectation of his job. He was thoughtful, attentive, and genuinely invested in making the experience meaningful and memorable. I cannot recommend Cengiz highly enough. If you are even considering a private guide in Istanbul, hire him as quickly as possible and get on his calendar. He is very busy—and for very good reason—but he is absolutely worth it. Highly, highly recommended."