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"We had a great time with Cengiz. He was prompt, thoughtful and interesting. He engaged with each member of our group individually as we were walking and talking, learning more about what we each wanted to see and do. He was flexible and continued to customize the tour as we went, with plenty of good stories, historical context and background information through the day. The full day city tour of Isatanbul highlights was a lot to see and do, and he kept us moving and learning without ever feeling like we were rushing around. It was also very appreciated that he had recommendations for our whole time in Istanbul, virtually providing support, recommending restaurants, calling contacts and generally helping to make the entire trip enjoyable. Thank you Cengiz!"

"We were so lucky to have Cengiz for our 2 days in Istanbul - he was amazing! We had originally booked him just for one day, but he was so wonderful we asked him to do another day with us. We were a family of 4 with daughters 19 and 22 and he totally got us all as a family and understood the kind of tour we wanted. I could feel him flexing and adapting the tour as he got to know us as a group more and more. It was raining for our trip to Istanbul but Cengiz made it not a problem at all, brought lots of energy and laughter and made it a real experience. He took us to all the big sites and his knowledge and bringing the buildings and stories to life was wonderful. But he also took us to the back streets, took us to local cafes we'd never have found ourselves for lunch, and told us about Turkish history, life today and the changes around. HE was our trip to Istanbul. He made the city come alive and we loved every moment. We highly highly recommend him - go and book him!"

"Ugur gave us an excellent tour of Turkish foods we would not have discovered on our own at little establishments that were off the beaten path. He tailored his tour to our tastes and provided a great variety of different foods. His knowledge of Turkish history and the history of Istanbul was very extensive and educational. Would highly recommend! "

"Andullah knows his local history! Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman and Turkish Republic; he was able to make what we seeing come alive by relating it to each period in the history of this great city."

"If we could give 1000 stars, we would! Loved our Istanbul Historic City Center experience with our very knowledgeable guide Cengiz. The flow of the tour felt completely relaxed and tailored to what my family seemed to like and want. Our tour guide did a great job engaging with me, my husband, and our son, making it feel totally personalized and like we were already friends! It felt seamless, thoughtful, and individualized, and we learned SO MUCH more than we would with a big group. He is passionate and funny, and loves to share his love for the subject. This was a top highlight of Istanbul. Book with Cengizz!"

"Our tour with Alp was nothing short of fantastic. We did the street art tour of Kadıköy, with no experience and no understanding of the language or culture. Alp guided us through the streets, translated for us and went out of his way to help us search for special items we were having trouble locating. He was friendly and easy to talk to, made us feel at home. Months later he even helped with a special request and was so kind and helpful. Highly recommend!"

" My food tour in Istanbul was one of the absolute highlights of my trip, and that was entirely because of the incredible guide, Emre. From the moment we met, he made me feel like we were exploring the city with a knowledgeable friend rather than a food tour guide. Emre has a deep passion for Istanbul’s food culture and history, and he brought every stop to life with fascinating stories, local insights, and genuine enthusiasm. We tasted an amazing variety of dishes—from hidden local favorites to classic Turkish specialties—and each place felt thoughtfully chosen. It was clear he wanted me to experience the real Istanbul, not just the tourist spots. What truly set Emre apart was his warmth and authenticity. He was patient, engaging, and incredibly generous with his knowledge, answering every question and sharing tips about the city I never would have discovered on my own. If you’re visiting Istanbul and want to understand the city through its food, book a tour with Emre through "Withlocals". It’s more than a food tour—it’s a cultural experience you’ll remember long after the trip ends."

"I would highly recommend Oguz for a tour of the old part of Istanbul. He was very informative and told lovely stories which brought the history to life and were very interesting. He was very accommodating and made sure we knew how to get back to our hotel. My husband and I had a wonderful afternoon with him. "

"Started off just before time and probably the best guide we have had anywhere Very knowledgeable but not drowning us in too much and also light hearted conversation Knows the best places for lunch and how to help us pick the best parts of Instanbul that suited us. Definitely saved us hours and hopefully he is available for a different tour next time"

"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!"