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"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."

"very professional tour guide and well known about Istanbul's history, culture, story, and introduced the best photo location. My Chinese friend enjoyed her tour in Istanbul"

"Gülce was absolutely incredible! She was so knowledgeable and shared fascinating historical insights throughout the tour. In just three hours we were able to see so much, yet everything felt relaxed and perfectly paced. If you’re visiting Istanbul, she’s definitely the guide to book!"

"We thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our time with Goda, exploring so much of Istanbul's rich history and architecture. She seemed to have knowledge about every building, street, and neighborhood and was an expert at front is from place to place. Goda expertly wove her own journey and existence in Istanbul into our tour, helping us to understand the modern challenges of this historic cultural crossroads. We covered a large area on got but the time went fast and we posted with so much information that helped inform the rest of our stay in Istanbul. Thank you Goda, we hope to see you again!"

"Our time with Gülce was a wonderful mix of history mixed with current Istanbul commentary. She checked with use often to ensure that the tour was meeting our needs and, due to cold, rainy weather, made modifications to keep us comfortable. The time flew by and we came away much more informed and enlightened about Istanbul's long history and current challenges."

"We had a fabulous time with Dilek, all the food spots were delicious food. I personally loved the the history and culture she shared with us during our tour. "

"My sister and I had a wonderful morning with Gülce in the Sultanhamet area of Istanbul. We were especially interested in a more in-depth experience to understand the history of the area, and Gülce was the perfect choice. She has expert knowledge of the history and explains it in a way that is interesting - a beautiful story-teller! I have experienced many local guides in my travels, and Gülce is definitely one of the best I have met. From my initial inquiry to delivery on the day, Gülce was efficient, professional and personable. I couldn't recommend her more highly."

"Alp was an incredible guide for our food tour of Istanbul. He is friendly, knowledgeable and dedicated to showing off all the best Istanbul has to offer. He took the time to ask about foods we had already tried and was sure not to repeat them, so the tour was quite unique, one-off and bespoke. Alp is also knowledgeable about the various neighborhoods of Istanbul and the good restaurants in them, and helped us plan another experience on our the next day. Finally, I’m a street art lover and Alp leads tours of that as well. He snuck in a few great pieces as we were walking. Excellent way to spend a day in Istanbul."

"It was a real pleasure for my husband and I to be guided by Faruk during our first visit to Istanbul. It is a large city and can feel overwhelming,so having Faruk for our City Kickstart Tour on day 1 was extremely helpful. We cannot recommend him highly enough. He goes above and beyond to meet requests and his love for the City and its rich history and culture is clear. "