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"We had a great time with Cengiz. He was prompt, thoughtful and interesting. He engaged with each member of our group individually as we were walking and talking, learning more about what we each wanted to see and do. He was flexible and continued to customize the tour as we went, with plenty of good stories, historical context and background information through the day. The full day city tour of Isatanbul highlights was a lot to see and do, and he kept us moving and learning without ever feeling like we were rushing around. It was also very appreciated that he had recommendations for our whole time in Istanbul, virtually providing support, recommending restaurants, calling contacts and generally helping to make the entire trip enjoyable. Thank you Cengiz!"

"We were so lucky to have Cengiz for our 2 days in Istanbul - he was amazing! We had originally booked him just for one day, but he was so wonderful we asked him to do another day with us. We were a family of 4 with daughters 19 and 22 and he totally got us all as a family and understood the kind of tour we wanted. I could feel him flexing and adapting the tour as he got to know us as a group more and more. It was raining for our trip to Istanbul but Cengiz made it not a problem at all, brought lots of energy and laughter and made it a real experience. He took us to all the big sites and his knowledge and bringing the buildings and stories to life was wonderful. But he also took us to the back streets, took us to local cafes we'd never have found ourselves for lunch, and told us about Turkish history, life today and the changes around. HE was our trip to Istanbul. He made the city come alive and we loved every moment. We highly highly recommend him - go and book him!"

"Andullah knows his local history! Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman and Turkish Republic; he was able to make what we seeing come alive by relating it to each period in the history of this great city."

"If we could give 1000 stars, we would! Loved our Istanbul Historic City Center experience with our very knowledgeable guide Cengiz. The flow of the tour felt completely relaxed and tailored to what my family seemed to like and want. Our tour guide did a great job engaging with me, my husband, and our son, making it feel totally personalized and like we were already friends! It felt seamless, thoughtful, and individualized, and we learned SO MUCH more than we would with a big group. He is passionate and funny, and loves to share his love for the subject. This was a top highlight of Istanbul. Book with Cengizz!"

"I would highly recommend Oguz for a tour of the old part of Istanbul. He was very informative and told lovely stories which brought the history to life and were very interesting. He was very accommodating and made sure we knew how to get back to our hotel. My husband and I had a wonderful afternoon with him. "

"Started off just before time and probably the best guide we have had anywhere Very knowledgeable but not drowning us in too much and also light hearted conversation Knows the best places for lunch and how to help us pick the best parts of Instanbul that suited us. Definitely saved us hours and hopefully he is available for a different tour next time"

"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!"

"We booked an Evening in Istanbul trip with Goda and friends. It was a great way to start our 4 night vacation. Goda was very knowledgeable, very patient with us and her personality was warm and friendly. She was also kind enough to wait an hour for us to arrive as our travel was delayed. I highly recommend booking with her. "

"Cengiz was an absolutely outstanding tour guide. From the very beginning, he was incredibly responsive, professional, and graciously accommodated our many schedule and itinerary changes before the tour even began. What truly set him apart was his ability to tailor the experience perfectly for our group, some of us had visited Istanbul before, while others were experiencing it for the very first time. Cengiz somehow made the tour feel fresh, engaging, and fun for everyone, blending deep knowledge with great energy and a wonderful sense of humor. If you’re visiting Istanbul, whether it’s your first time or your 10th, I cannot recommend Cengiz highly enough. He made our time in the city unforgettable."

"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!"