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"We all loved our tour with Apo? Our kids (9yrs and 13yrs) enjoyed the way Apo explained information as well as showed us interesting sights. He was authentic and fun to spend the time with. With us not being 'group tour people', this experience was perfect as it guided us through some major attractions with ease but not in a typical tour type manner. It suited us perfectly. Thanks for a great few hours Apo!"

"We had a great day in Istanbul with Kadir as our guide. Kadir worked with me to customize the tour for myself and 5 friends. We visited the hippodrome, the blue mosque, the Hagia Sophie and the grand bazaar. Kadir was friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable and he helped us navigate through the crowds and picked out several places to eat along the way. I highly recommend a tour in Istanbul with Kadir!"

"We had the pleasure of touring with Dilek who truly made our experience unforgettable. Our group consisted of myself, my partner, our child, and my father, who is a native of the area. She was remarkably personable, effortlessly connecting with each of us and tailoring the tour to suit our diverse interests. What stood out the most was how she engaged everyone, from our curious child to my father, who had a deep connection to the area. She shared local stories and history with such enthusiasm that we were all captivated. The highlight of the day was the Turkish coffee cup reading—a unique and fun experience we won’t soon forget! It was a perfect way to tie in local culture and offer something special beyond the usual sightseeing. Her warmth, knowledge, and ability to cater to every member of our family made this tour truly exceptional. Highly recommend for anyone looking to explore the area in a meaningful and personal way!"

"Emre is so much more than a food tour guide. He is passionate about his country, culture, and cuisine. The food selections were 10/10. We were so happy and soooo full. Emre just oozed information about what we were seeing and experiencing as we walked through Istanbul neighborhoods. Literally EVERYONE knew him. We couldn't turn a corner without someone acknowledging him. We talked about everything from food to architecture to history to politics. Best tour we have ever taken. "

"I recently joined Faruk for a Magical Evening in Istanbul City Tour. Faruk was a wonderful guide. He is engaging, knowledgeable and accommodating. He was great company and his love for his city was obvious and infectious. Thank you Faruk for a great evening and and a splendid introduction to your magnificent city."

"Emere is very knowledgeable and was very pleasant throughout the two days he was with us. He took us to the places that we wanted to go to, and also to off the beaten path streets and places to visit and eat. I highly recommend him. "

"We could not have been happier to have Abdullah as our guide. He has a great depth of knowledge of the history of Istanbul and of Turkish culture, and is charming and witty. He was the perfect person to lead us on our exploration. Plus he helped us navigate the tram system!"

"Diana was a fabulous guide. The whole tour was all about quality. Quality goods, quality vendors and a very knowledgeable quality guide in Diana. I would highly recommend Diana as she made a potential chaotic day into an easy relaxing enjoyable day!!! "

"Emir was the best I could want. I ask a lot of questions and he knew the answer or quickly found it. He was able to tie in our previous knowledge and experience and incorporate into the tour. When I go back to Istanbul, I'll 💯 go with Emir and I'd recommend him to anyone."

"I had a fantastic, interesting and educational tour with Esra. On top of seeing the sights and hidden gems I was mesmerised and impressed with Esra’s incredible knowledge. Can’t wait to go back and experience part 2!"