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."

"My wife and I decided to combine the Food Tour and Hidden Gems Tour into one extended experience due to our limited time in Istanbul, and it was the perfect way to maximize our visit. Our guide, Gülce, was outstanding and delivered a truly authentic adventure. Every food stop was delicious, and we were delighted to find no other tourists around, just genuine local spots. Gülce managed the day flawlessly, ensuring we spent exactly the right amount of time at each location. Her deep historical knowledge was impressive, and she shared the captivating stories of Istanbul’s past in an engaging and memorable way."

"I had the pleasure of being taken on an almost 9 hour trip to see what the city has to offer by Cengiz. And I’m glad I made that choice. From the get go, he was very responsive to my queries and concerns and involved me in the decision making process, tweaking the itinerary to my preferences and likes. He also offered insights about the current developments (Pope Leo’s visit and the security) and how it might change the plans a bit in terms of tickets and renovations going on. He met me early on the morning and tailored the meeting point to my convenience. He provided interactive short bite sized history lessons as we made through the different sites and places. He displayed excellent professionalism and also extended the time to almost 9 hours and was never in a rush. In the end he also offered bonus recommendations based on my plans for the next few days and also provided his list of favourite restaurants to check out. I would recommend Cengiz to anyone who wants to explore Istanbul and has limited time as he will be able to squeeze in all the highlights in a day. His friendly and personable demeanour is a big plus too. Cheers."