“My wife and I booked the one-day, 7-hour tour with transportation, and I am very glad that we chose this option. I cannot imagine a better guide than the one we had—Ekrem! He was exceptionally knowledgable, thoughtful, and patient. Private tours like this are expensive but are worth the price if you want and in-depth, personal experience led by a professional guide like Ekem.”

“This boat tour offers an exceptional experience with top-notch service from a knowledgeable and welcoming crew. While the boat itself is simple and unpretentious, it’s perfectly suited for the journey, ensuring comfort and great views throughout. The itinerary is packed with stunning sights, allowing you to view multiple landmarks in a short time without feeling rushed. A fantastic option for those looking to maximize their experience with efficiency and warmth.”

“Good if you want to do a lot in a short time. Guided segments are short, which can be both a positive and negative depending on what you’re after.”

“Driver arrived on time and gave good tidbits about Istanbul along the way. Van was comfy and private as advertised. Driving here is scary and the driver navigated it very well.”

“They don’t guide you, they give you a link to access an online guide on your phone, which one of us got on for 5 minutes until it logged her off. I couldn’t get on at all because it was asking for a password and username. Plus, they play loud Turkish music, so you wouldn’t be able to hear anything. If you want a boat ride, it’s fine. Don’t expect to learn anything about the sights.”

“Very knowledgeable and accommodating tour guide; visited key must-see sites, although there was there was a long, unbroken period (approx. 4hrs) of walking and standing on a very hot day; the included lunch was tasty Turkish cuisine at a scenic rooftop restaurant. The sunset cruise on the Bosphorus on a spacious, relaxing boat was wonderful, from the Turkish snacks and beverages that were served throughout the cruise; the pleasant and informative cruise guide and even the relaxing music. It was the perfect way to end a long day experiencing Istanbul. We were picked up and dropped off at our hotel.”

“Great, friendly guide (Dilek Orubegarcia) that was knowledgeable about EVERYTHING, not just local food.”

“The exceptional service I received from Viator and our guide- Busra not only fascinated my travel experience but also left a lasting impression of Istanbul as a welcoming and tourist friendly destination. Please extend my gratitude and appreciation to Busra for her outstanding performance and commitment to excellence.”

“With only short amount of time to explore the city, Sami made sure we saw it all and we never felt rushes”

“This was a perfect way to get oriented to Istanbul, I”

“Sam was terrific! He was very knowledgeable of the “old” section of Istanbul and tailored our tour to suit us. We toured the Blue mosque and the NOT TO BE MISSED cistern. As he grew up in the grand bazaar area he was able to show us some areas off the beaten path. We also toured the spice market and had lunch with the locals. We learned so much more than if we had tried to tour the area on our own. Thank you Sam!!”

“Beg disappointment. The guide seemed more interested in smoking and ending the tour early. We did not even see the hagia Sofia. Long lines and no tour access. Don't waist your money.”

“Istanbul is beautiful ! Our tour guide Sercan was. helpful and knowledgeable of the history of the mosques and tall the places we visited . Realky very informative!”

“Mine was the perfect guide. She shared loads of information with us in both Mosques she took us to as well as the hidden gem of the underground cisterns. She was good fun and very accommodating. Thank you Mine for a great tour!”

“After using multiple transfer services on this trip, this was easily the best experience. Communication was clear and well-organized, with straightforward pickup instructions at IST Airport and a very courteous dispatch team. The car was spotless and comfortable, and the driver was professional, punctual, and friendly. This transfer set the standard for how airport pickups should be done. Would absolutely book again.”