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  • Merhaba I am
    Gülce
    The Ambassador of Constantinople
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  • Merhaba I am
    Ahmet Can
    The Professional
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  • Merhaba I am
    Benoit
    The Intellectual Traveler
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  • Merhaba I am
    Atakan
    Passionate Official Guide
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  • Merhaba I am
    Safiye
    The Fun&Friendly Local
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  • Merhaba I am
    Neslihan
    The Intellectual Local
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  • Merhaba I am
    Mine
    The Art & History Lover
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  • Merhaba I am
    Oguz
    The Local Legend
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  • Merhaba I am
    Oğuz
    The Travel Expert
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  • Merhaba I am
    Tolga
    History Buff & Wine Lover & Foodie
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What other travelers love about our local experts

  • Graeme
    About local
    1 June 2025
    The highlight of our holiday.

    Kadir treated us to an informative, personal, engaging and thoroughly enjoyable tour of Jewish Istanbul. His knowledge was exemplary and his personable nature put us at ease from the moment we met. We would highly recommend him.

    Istanbul's Jewish Heritage Tour
  • Steven
    About local
    30 April 2025
    A winderful day with Kadir

    Kadir is knowledgeable, very friendly, and fun. We had a great day with him and enjoyed the tour very much! Would definitely recommend Kadir.

    Istanbul's Jewish Heritage Tour
  • Pete
    About local
    6 April 2025
    Alternative Istanbul

    We loved our tour with with Alp. It was just what we wanted. He knows so much about the street art and the history of the district. If you are interested in street art I recommend Alp wholeheartedly.

    Alternative Istanbul: Street Art Tour on the Asian Side
  • Andrew
    About local
    Great guide

    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!

    The Marvels of Hagia Sophia Private Tour
  • Danielle
    About local
    Quality

    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!!!

    The Antique Gems of Istanbul Tour
  • Alexis
    About local
    Wonderful Day

    We had the best day with Kadir. He was extremely knowledgable and explained everything in understandable terms. Kadir knew everybody in town - it was like getting a tour by the mayor! I highly recommend tours with Kadir.

    Istanbul's Jewish Heritage Tour
  • Katrine
    About local
    Sweet and knowledeable guide

    Gülce lead my little group of three, me and two teenagers, with a steady hand through Hagia Sofia and surroundings, and then on a little food tour in Karaköy. She is a knowledgeable and patient tour guide that shares many good tips and insights about what to do in today’s Istanbul and all the history that is attached to the monuments we were seeing. She comes highly recommended!

    The Marvels of Hagia Sophia Private Tour
  • Joel
    About local
    Thank you, Diana

    The Antique Gems of Istanbul Tour
  • Stephanie
    About local
    Amazing day!!

    Diana was very knowledgeable about authentic Turkish products and where to purchase them. All of the shop owners where eager to tell you about the origin of their wares, which greatly added to the day.

    The Antique Gems of Istanbul Tour
  • Adam
    About local
    Outstanding tour with Alp!

    What can I say. What an awesome guy. Alp walked us through an amazing neighbourhood with a personally designed street art tour. It was so much more. The whole area is a coffee culture melting pot. Small shops and lots of locals. I highly recommend this tour. And stop off at a couple of coffee shops along the way!

    Alternative Istanbul: Street Art Tour on the Asian Side

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