Uncover the best of Topkapi Palace the local Way

"We had an absolutely fantastic day exploring Istanbul with Emre. From the moment we met him, his warm, friendly and relaxed manner put us completely at ease. He has an incredible depth of knowledge about the city’s history and culture, but what really made the tour special were the fascinating little details and obscure stories that you simply wouldn’t find in a guidebook. The pace of the day was perfect, never rushed, but Emre was always attentive to our energy and interests, making sure everyone was comfortable and enjoying themselves. We visited lots of areas but of note was the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar, where Emre guided us through hidden corners and workshops that we would never have discovered on our own. It transformed what could have been a busy tourist attraction into a genuinely memorable experience. Lunch at Shrya was another highlight of the day. The food was exceptional, without question the best we ate during our stay in Istanbul and meeting the two incredibly talented chefs made it feel like a truly unique experience. If you’re looking for an insightful, relaxed and thoroughly enjoyable tour of Istanbul, we couldn’t recommend Emre highly enough, he’s also great fun! . A perfect day from start to finish."

"I think our tour was scheduled to be four hours when we booked it. Esra spent the entire day with us. She changed up the itinerary to show us the sites we wanted to see. As two women traveling alone (mother and daughter), we felt safe with Esra and she made sure my daughter who is a vegetarian found a delicious lunch. Esra is very knowledge about the culture and history of her country/ city. By the time our tour was over, we thought of her like an auntie. You will definitely get your money's worth with a tour led by Esra."

"Ayse was a fantastic guide. Her love of the city was infectious and she curated a seamless itinerary of historical landmarks and local stops throughout. She made the palace come to life with her storytelling. Highly recommend to anyone seeking a history-rich tour of Istanbul."

"I have been to Istanbul before, but had missed one or two sites, so decided to book a tour with Kadir. It was such an interesting morning spent wondering the streets of Istanbul and learning the history of the city and how it weaves into the history of the region. Only wish I had time to also take Kadir‘s food tour!"

"Great tour of Sulthanmet region with Tolga. Tolga was great, knowledgeable, easy to understand, friendly. Everything you need in a tour guide. Tolga also gave good suggestions for food and other tourist activities. We thoroughly enjoyed the 3 hours. N.B Don’t wear shorts, even long shorts, as you will need to purchase coverings at the entrance to mosque and Hagia Sophia."

"Cengiz took us to Topkapi Palace and transforms into historian, foodie, shopping guide, photographer, and friend so easily. He is an extremely fun and friendly guy to spend time with and made us feel very comfortable on the tour and with the city! Could not have had a better time!"

"My wife and I toured Istanbul with Cengiz for our honeymoon and it was the best decision we made over the whole trip. Our guided tour was tailored to perfection. We picked what we wanted to see and even made some game-time changes along the way. Cengiz was more than flexible, he was accommodating, knowledgeable, and so much fun! I cant recommend this guide enough. From major sites to spots off the beaten path, Cengiz make sure your trip is special and unforgettable!"