Uncover the best of Topkapi Palace the local Way

"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."

"Cengiz was a wonderful guide during our time in Istanbul. He chose the sights with a lot of care, especially since we were a hard to manage crowd of ppl, and shared just the right amount of background to make everything come alive. It was amazing to visit e.g. Basilica Cistern and the blue mosque with his knowledge and background information. His food/ bar recommendations were a real highlight — some of those places are very hard to access without pre-booking, and thanks to his local connections we experienced spots we never would have found on our own. What stayed with us most, though, was his warm and genuine way of taking care of us. Spending the day with him felt easy, personal, and welcoming. Very happy to recommend him!"

"I booked Gulce many months before my visit to Istanbul and the communication and flexibility outstanding. Booked 2 morning tours - mosques and markets. Met me at my hotel every morning and left no stone unturned. Also took me to a traditional rug maker and to her own mothers spice vendor"

"My wife, Jill, and I spent a splendid day exploring the Topkapi palace with Ahmet. An extremely kind and fascinating man. Ahmet shared his vast knowledge of not only the palace but the surrounding area and its history and marvels. We had a wonderful day and highly recommend to anyone."

"Our tour with Emre as our guide far exceeded any expectations! He has extensive knowledge of history and details, and a gift for story-telling. My husband and I were entranced throughout our tour of the Tokapti Palace and the Basilica Cistern. Emre brought history alive! His joyous personality made our tour so fun and memorable. He also graciously treated us to a hidden gem where we enjoyed refreshment. If you are looking for a very professional tour guide who is outstanding, be sure to book Emre! "

"Oguz walked us through the Blue Mosque and Haga Sophia explaining the history of the buildings and the men who built them. We then went to the Jewish Quarter and saw an amazing Christian Orthodox Church. "

"Three hours was really too short of a reunion with this long lost friend... we just met :) Mine is fantastic: knowledgeable, dynamic, honest and funny. Walking through the streets of Istanbul is truly "with a local" experience with her. She can take you down the spiral of history or talk about what worries the Instanbullu of today. We dashed through Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazar, but I took note of her suggestions of a mosque and a Byzantine church less visited. Something tells me I will "hang" with this long lost friend again discovering the streets and landmarks less travelled."