Historical & Heritage Tours in Istanbul

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Historical & Heritage Tours in Istanbul

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  • Nampu S
    Krabi Town, Thailand1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The guide is very friendly and knowledgeable. Time passed by quickly and we had a great experience there. He even
    bought us a traditional Turkish pretzel and water to fight against hunger during the 3-4 hour tour
    Written March 18, 2024
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  • Anees Ahmed
    Osaka, Japan35 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had an excellent tour led by our very knowledgeable guide Mr. Hasan Gùndoĝar of the battlefields of Gallipoli and the associated cemeteries and memorials.

    Hasan gave us a comprehensive historical background with contextual information regarding all the sites we visited concerning the ANZAC, British and Turkish militaries.

    Highly recommended for military history enthusiasts and tourists alike.
    Written March 17, 2024
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  • Warren
    London, UK3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great day sightseeing in Istanbul! Our guide, Oğuzhan, was very friendly and knowledgeable of the city’s history. I would recommend this tour.
    Written March 14, 2024
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  • Ronit L
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had such great time and amazing experience with our guide Ezgi, who was so knowledgeable, so passionate about her work and sharing Turkey’s wonderful culture and history. She was flexible and attentive to all our needs during our travel. Best memories ever!
    Written February 4, 2024
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  • Tirana F
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Istanbul is a unique city, a city of two worlds, the experience you get when you visit it is absolutely amazing. I loved every bit of it.
    Written March 14, 2024
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  • sara u
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our trip to Istanbul was made incredibly enjoyable thanks to our guide. They had a wealth of knowledge about Turkish art, history, and culture, which they shared with enthusiasm throughout our journey. Getting around the city was a breeze with their assistance, whether it was hopping on the tram, taking leisurely walks, or indulging in some shopping. We highly recommend their services for anyone seeking a delightful and insightful exploration of Istanbul.
    Written March 11, 2024
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  • Fabio m
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    5 ! Our guide knows everything about Istambul history. He is very kind and made our tour unforgetable!! We felt very confortable sighseeinng with him. The day was perfect, and we got short cuts to the mosques and attractions
    Written September 9, 2023
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  • Angela V
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The best and only photographer you want to photograph you in Istanbul. He knows all the best places to get the perfect photo and even more on how to pose to make sure you look handsome or stunning. Highly recommend.
    Written March 12, 2024
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  • Dinanath D
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Hi The tour was very good and enjoyed it very much. Credit to well organised and skilled management of tour by the guide Mohammad. I recommend to all this tour and the company.All the best
    Written February 28, 2024
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  • Alex
    United States1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Burak, our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and accomodating.

    Very proficient in English, our 8 hour tour flew by as we were able to see all the major sites with much information provided but at a great pacing as to not get overwhelmed.

    Lunch is included and the food was delicious!

    Highly recommended.
    Written December 13, 2023
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  • DayTrip49429387677
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It was the best decision ever - to get the skip the line ticket with a guide for the Basilica cistern. Even though it was not 9 am and the venue wasn't open yet, by the time I arrived huge lines were flanking the entrance. I followed clear instructions and found the guide no problem. Ahmet was very knowledgeable and a pleasure to talk to, his English perfect. He got me in in a jiffy as soon as the cistern opened and told me a lot of things I don't know and was happy to answer my many questions (I do know something about Ancient Greek, Roman, and Byzantine art). I really enjoyed my private tour and the way I could wander around the 300+ columns at will in that fantastic echoing space before it became packed with other tourists :). It was a very special visit. Will definitely recommend this experience to all my friends visiting Turkey. Teşekkür ederim.
    Written March 11, 2024
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  • Andisa C
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our two-hour private yacht journey along the Bosphorus was pure magic! With just a captain and one crew member, we felt like VIPs. The scenery was breathtaking, and the crew's hospitality made it even better. Highly recommend for a luxurious escape in Istanbul.
    Written March 3, 2024
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  • Jose Guevara
    Griffin, GA2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The tour was incredible, they took us to wonderful places and everything was very well explained. The guide (Beylerbeyi Göbek) explained every detail to us with dates, names and past events of each place we visited. The Driver was always attentive and very kind and attentive to our needs. They treated us excellent
    Written December 1, 2023
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  • DCH
    Singapore, Singapore3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Metin is a wonderful guide who is passionate about the subject and country - he’s knowledgeable and is more than capable of answering any question I may have
    Written March 13, 2024
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