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Istanbul Private Walking Highlights Tour
5.0
97 Ratings
Fatih
We will meet at your hotel or any place that you want.
The tour duration is 8 hours and according to weather conditions or traffic, it might take more than 8 hours or less.
The museum entrances will be extra.
We will visit most visited sites of Istanbul as Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Blue Mosque - It is one of most visited mosque in Turkey and brand mark of Istanbul. It has more than 20 thousands beautiful blue tiles inside.
- Topkapi Palace - It is over 400 years of Ottoman Palace. It was a residence for Ottoman Sultans more than 300 years.
- Hagia Sophia Mosque - It is the most spectacular building which is located in Istanbul, it is a great mix of two religions as Islam and Christianity.
- Basilica Cistern - It is a water supplier from 500, it is the largest water tank of Constantinople.
- Grand Bazaar Jewelers - It is the oldest shopping mall in the world, it is very colorful and overwhelming.
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What's Included
- Guiding Services
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Museum entrance fees
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Location
German Fountain
At Meydanı Caddesi
I can drop you of to your hotel or you can go back to yourself.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(97 Ratings)
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Sharonkp5129rh
Jul 5, 2024
Don't miss exploring Istanbul with Safiye! - Istanbul would not have been half as magical without Safiye as my guide! A solo traveler on my first trip to Turkey, I booked two days of private tours with her: Day 1 to see the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace (which could have been a full day by itself); and on Day 2, the Grand Bazaar and Spice Market. Safiye was absolutely wonderful! She made everything so easy for me--meeting me at my hotel, and stopping to let me rest when my health issues slowed me down a bit. Safiye is very fluent in English and I was enthralled listening to her tell me the history of all the places we visited. But more than that, she is so personable and fun to spend time with. She introduced me to simit with cream cheese (yum!), taught me how to use the tram and wear a hijab, took me to a delicious local cafe for shish kabob, and translated for me. I felt like I truly experienced Turkish culture. Choosing Safiye as my guide was the best decision I made! Don't hesitate to book her for your adventure!
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Americanabroad27
May 28, 2024
Amazing Guide for Those with Children (& Others)! - Safiye was a fantastic tour guide and I would highly recommend her to anyone interested in a private tour of the sights in Istanbul. She’s was not only extremely knowledgeable but was also patient & flexible with our 5 month old infant on the tour.
Safiye took us to the main attractions (Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia & the cistern). We were able to skip the lines & buy tickets directly, which was a great convenience with a baby. She provided all the background to make the buildings feel alive - and put them into the context of Türkiye’s history. It really provided a much better experience than a group tour or audio guide. We ended at a wonderful bakery for baklava & Turkish coffee. She also provided the perfect lunch recommendation for Galeyan - which ended up being the best meal we had in Istanbul.
More importantly, Safiye was so kind and sweet to our little boy. She rearranged the plan to accommodate him, helped us calm him down in the cistern, and generally fawned over him! Her patience and warmth towards him made the tour so much less stressful and more enjoyable.
Thank you, Safiye! All the best.
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Andrew
Feb 28, 2024
A superb tour of local flair - Safiye is such a good tour guide. We did a food tour with her in Kadiköy. It was super fun and the food introduced to us was of a wide range and very tasty. Safiye found for us the right mix of tastings which we were able to enjoy and not feel bloated. What I really appreciated were her interpersonal skills where we felt it was an easy exchange of knowledge and experience, rather than being lectured to. Safiye really engages with you to make the tour educational and fun. We were really glad to have her explain the life and cuisine of Istanbul.
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Terrykf1406mz
Jan 2, 2024
Easily the Best Way to Visit Istanbul - The only way to experience Istanbul is with Safiye! We spent two days together on a unique cultural/food/walking tour that included the major sites and a fabulous quaint hidden market tour. Her knowledge of Istanbul and each site we visited was stellar. Thanks to her, I can't wait to return for a more in-depth tour. She respected my wishes for subjects of interest (or not) and introduced me to the best hidden, local spot for lunch, the kind of place the local merchants know about. Safiye (or Sophie) is easy to converse with and has a terrific command of English. We laughed often and, when we parted, we parted as friends eager for a return visit. Do yourself a favor and schedule your tour with Safiye well in advance as she is one of the very best!
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Roved
Nov 16, 2023
Perfect introduction to Istanbul - We rarely go on organised tours, but with 6 full days planned for our first visit to Istanbul we thought an ‘introduction to Istanbul’ tour would be a good idea. And it was!! Far better than we expected, in 3 hours Safiye taught us so much about the city - not only its layout and how to get around, and places ‘off the regular tourist map’ to visit, but also of its history and culture. And her recommendations for the best food in the bazaar and elsewhere were perfect - in our 6 days we ate at all and they were fabulous! A truly knowledgeable, warm and genuine person, during our time in Istanbul we regularly said to each other ‘thank you to Safiye, or we wouldn’t have known!’ We couldn’t recommend this tour, and Safiye herself, highly enough. A true 10/10!
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Z5616fklisab
Nov 5, 2023
Personal experience Istanbul - We travel… A lot! On our travels we always use a private guide, so we have a lot of experience in a lot of areas around the world.
Safie was THE BEST EVER!
Safie was with us for three days in Istanbul, then we toured more of Turkey and Greece and came back to Istanbul 11 days later. We had Safie guide us for another three days. We missed her while we were gone and looked forward to seeing her again. She’s an extraordinary person and extremely knowledgeable.
her local knowledge of Istanbul really enhanced our experience. she knew how to get to places when to go to avoid the crowds, and she knew how to pivot and change plans on the fly, specially when our weather changed. she knew all the history behind every place we visited.
We took the metro with her we took the subway, we took the ferry, and we also had a private driver. It was great to experience all modes of transportation with Safie.
Safie did not discuss details as reading a script with a monologue like some guides do. She spoke personally from the heart. She was not only the best guide we’ve ever had but she became a part of our lives. We consider Safie a friend. We will definitely stay in touch and we look forward to going back to Istanbul.
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R3232fyjennifera
Nov 5, 2023
Best tour guide ever!!! - We are very happy we chose Safie to be our guide. She is absolutely amazing and great with kids. As our first time in Istanbul we thought it would be harder with 4 kids but she made it so easy and showed us how beautiful it is. You will NOT find another amazing tour guide like Safie she is the best. 10 stars if possible! We found a lifetime friend with her. Thank you Safie.
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H1623bvmariav
Nov 4, 2023
Excellent - Very good guide, kind, responsible, always punctual, the day I return to Turkey I would not hesitate to hire her again
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M3298ltmilagrosc
Sep 25, 2023
Guided tour - Safiye was an amazing guide. We were able to do a lot more with the time we had. She is able to prepare a tour guide date and we could followed or twisted a little. I feel that doing a solo was and advance because I was able to see more of Istanbul in a very short time. We walked a lot but it was worth it!!! She took me to a local restaurant with the best meatball. :-) Thank you Safiye wish you well. And see you soon!!!
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Vijay
Sep 13, 2023
Great experience - Great service
Easily arranged
Friendly staff
Good value for money
A great way to experience the highlights of Istanbul
Totally recommend
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