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Istanbul with Withlocals

"Emre was engaging and informative . Very educated and knowledgeable gentleman with firsthand knowledge of this amazing city. He went over and above to make sure we had the best immersive experience with the local vendors. We would highly recommend him to our friends 😀"

"We had a great tour with Aysa which was fun and educational! She provided great historical and political context to the sites we visited and the kids loved listening to her! Highly recommend her 👍🏽"

"A truly amazing way to experience Istanbul at our own pace whilst visiting all the important sites we wanted to. Topped off with expert knowledge and delicious choices for true local food. We cannot recommend Gülce enough. This really is the way to go when in Istanbul."

"The 10 Tastings Tour was an excellent introduction to Istanbul and Turkish food and drink specialities and excellent value for money - don’t eat anything before you go, there is so much to try! Gulce was the perfect guide - so friendly and knowledgeable - and answered all of our questions about food and so much more. She gave us recommendations on where to go during our stay, as well as what to avoid. We would thoroughly recommend her, whatever tour you are choosing. "

"It was an enjoyable tour where Emre perfectly combined information about the history of the city with culinary experiences. Definitely recommended! "

"We could not have asked for a better guide than Emre- he is kind and caring and shows his love and knowledge of Istanbul - drawing you in with his stories that connect you with the past. He shared with us places that we would never have found ourselves. Cannot recommend more highly. "

"We spent two wonderful days with an exceptional guide who truly loves both his city and his profession. Cengiz is remarkably patient, knowledgeable, and gifted at understanding people and anticipating their interests and needs. Over the course of two days, he led us through the winding streets of the Old City, beneath the city’s hidden underground treasures, through the Grand Bazaar, and along the Bosphorus by yacht, sharing fascinating insights every step of the way and making experiences possible that we could never have arranged on our own. His choices for both lunch and dinner were outstanding, just like all of his other suggestions. We are already looking forward to returning to Turkiye and exploring the Aegean region and Anatolia with him in the future"

"The food tour with Muhammed has been the highlight of our trip. He was a fantastic guide and the places we visited were wonderful. We travel extensively and always eat local and the food was unique. We highly recommend to anyone interested in food "

"We had a great time with Abdullah. He is knowledgeable about the history and has a charming philosophical side on the stories he tells. He also adapted the tour seemlessly to what we needed including driving past a good pharmacy."

"Absolutely Marvelous experience and memory for a lifetime. Sozum was very knowledgeable and professional while being entertaining, accommodating and friendly. I highly recommended her with all that can be allowed. "