Uncover the best of Topkapi Palace the local Way

"We had a fabulous day in Istanbul with Ahmet. Our first day here. History, food, shopping, boat ride, we did it all. We saw the biggies, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Hagia Sofia first, and got a sense of the history. The cisterns at the basilica were stunning and unexpected. The spice market was fascinating. Ahmet answered all our questions, and navigated efficiently using tram, ferry, metro and foot. He found perfect places for lunch, coffee break and upon parting for our dinner. He arranged for our dinner host to guide us afterwards to a good spot for Uber pickup and made suggestions for our second day on our own, which were excellent. Ask for Ahmet!"

"We are so happy we chose Esra to plan our day in Istanbul. We only had one day to tour and she got us around to see the best sites in perfect fashion! She communicates well and has great energy, pride, and energy. And, we enjoyed her company -- we had fun together. The Turkish Bath was life changing --- I am so glad we took her advice! Thank You Esra -- it was a memorable day of a beautiful place in history!"

"My teen daughters and I absolutely loved our time with Esra. We were interested in history and culture. She expertly introduced us to a deep and wide understanding from a local perspective. She never tired of answering our questions and kept the conversation effortless and interesting for my daughters. She knew how to get us in and out of every location with ease and we were able to see so much more than we would have otherwise experienced. I especially appreciated her kindness and thoughtfulness in how she designed our time together and provided recommendations for the remainder of our visit. Esra is a wealth of information and more importantly, a caring local who shares her deep love and understanding of her culture and city. Do not hesitate to book with Esra! "

"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."

"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."

"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!"

"A delightful day with Dilek looking at The Blue Mosqe the Palace, Hagia Sophia and lots if other sites. Dilek is charming company and perfect for tour groups or couples who want to learn all about Istanbul and Turkish life. "