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Istanbul with Withlocals

"Our tour of Jewish heritage sites in Istanbul with Kadir was outstanding. He clearly loves this city and knows so much about its complicated history. He is warm and welcoming and took us to fascinating neighborhoods and historic sites. We learned so much and visited places we could not have entered on our own. And he showed us one of Istanbul’s best kept secrets: a rooftop with the most amazing view of the city and surrounding waterways. We would strongly recommend a tour with Kadir."

"Ugar was great! He was informative and knowledgeable and he adjusted the tour to fit our needs. I would recommend him for a tour guide anytime. We all had a great time time "

"Emre was so caring and informative. He took us were we wanted to go and was very accommodating. He was the best!"

"We had a beautiful morning with our guides. She was very knowledgeable and funny. Our morning flew by. We learnt so much , about this beautiful old city . "

"We had a great day with Esra. She gave us good information and context about the places we visited and great recommendations for eating and shopping. She was also very kind helping us to sort other arrangements. Totally recommend Esra when visiting Turkey."

"Mine offered a wealth of historical knowledge on every site we visited. She did a great job explaining the background history and and provided stories to give us the full picture. She also offered advice on local restaurants, shops and exhibits to see on our own. It was a full history lesson! "

"My family and I spent a full day for a guided tour with Esra. She was absolutely amazing! It was a fantastic day and she is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about Instanbul. She knew all of the history about all of the sites and catered the tour to the sites that were important to us. Esra knew the locals, she was extremely professional, genuine and kind, and I would absolutely recommend spending some time with her if you have the opportunity. "

"Gülce led a fantastic tour. Her knowledge of Istanbul's history, the sites, and local culture was excellent, and she brought all of it to life. We left with a much deeper understanding of the city. Highly recommend."

"We have just spent two days with Ayse visiting Istanbul, both the old city and the Asian side. She is so knowledgeable and engaging, our heads are buzzing with information, in a good way!! Nothing was too much trouble, she was full of advice and offers of assistence and gave us experiences we know we would not have had without her. She is also such a lovely person that it was a real pleasure to spend this time with her. I can really recommend having Ayse as your guide for a memorable experience in Istanbul 😊"

"Cengiz was the best guide to have for a first time visitor like me. He hit every main highlight promised on the itinerary while giving us full flexibility to set our own pace. He constantly checked in to see if there was anything specific place we wanted to add, which led to a fantastic spontaneous visit to the Süleymaniye Mosque. ​ At every stop, Cengiz shared fascinating historical context and lesser-known tidbits that really brought Istanbul’s rich past to life. Beyond the tour itself, he took extra time to help me build a seamless logistical plan for navigating the city on my own the following day without a guide, making the rest of my trip completely stress-free. ​What truly sets Cengiz apart is how he goes above and beyond for his guests. When I mentioned my interest in banknote collection, he took it upon himself to ask around the Grand Bazaar until he located a vendor, helping me score the exact paper currency I was searching for. His generosity, thoughtfulness, and dedication to creating an unforgettable experience make him an exceptional guide for anyone visiting Istanbul. I highly recommend anyone visiting Istanbul for the first time to have Cengiz as your guide."