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Historical Tours
6+ hours
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Boat Tours
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Bus Tours
4–7 hours
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Historical Tours
10–12 hours
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Historical Tours
6+ hours
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Historical Tours
6+ hours
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Full-day Tours
6+ hours
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Boat Tours
6–7 hours
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Boat Tours
5 hours
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Boat Tours
6+ hours
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Historical Tours
6–8 hours
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Bus Tours
6+ hours
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Historical Tours
6+ hours
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Luxury Car Tours
4–8 hours
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Boat Tours
6–7 hours
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6+ hours
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Historical Tours
6+ hours
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6+ hours
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Historical Tours
14–17 hours
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Full-day Tours
6+ hours
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Full-day Tours
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Historical Tours
6+ hours
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Bus Tours
4 hours
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Historical Tours
6 hours
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Historical Tours
16–18 hours
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€440
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Historical Tours
6+ hours
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Historical Tours
5 hours
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4WD Tours
6+ hours
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- jaime m1 contributionIstanbul is amazing, the food, the views and the people are unbelievable.
Gamze is a great tourist guide, we loved her!Review of: Best of Istanbul: 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul TourWritten 2 December 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Miriam P1 contributionThe one day tour of the Gallipoli site with Charlie from Crowded House Tours was absolutely wonderful. Charli, our guide, was so passionate and engaging, full of knowledge and so eager to bring us into the story of Gallipolli. We cannot recommend him more highly. The whole day was informative, moving, educational and a MUST for any Australian or New Zealander wanting to understand our history and identity. Charlie was exceptional!Review of: One Day Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul: Lunch IncludedWritten 26 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- af847Chicago, IL76 contributionsFun boat trip with gracious and helpful staff. We got to see two islands and stroll through the quaint streets and little shops & restaurants. A basic lunch was served on board. The music was very loud, but that was part of the cultural experience with guests from a wide variety of countries. We sat on the front of the boat for a little quieter ride and chatted with other guests.Review of: Princes' Islands Cruise with Lunch and Transfer Full-Day TourWritten 6 September 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ColonelLarrySanJoseSan Jose281 contributionsMy wife and I had our first visit to Istanbul. We hired a private guide through “Best of Istanbul”. It was among the smartest decisions we ever made in all of our years of travel. Billura Ozipek was exceptional. She was knowledgeable and paid exceptional attention to our needs and interests. Thanks to her expert service we were able to visit important sites and gain a meaningful understanding of the rich culture and wonderful people of Turkey.
On our fist day we visited The Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia and enjoyed delicious local cuisine before visiting the Grand Bazaar and my wife’s spice shopping experience. On our second day we spent the morning at the Topkapi Museum and an afternoon specially designed for my wife and enjoyed a different variety of local cuisine.
Istanbul is a fascinating place with lots to see and do. We are grateful to Billura for helping us get the most out of our experience.Review of: Best of Istanbul private tour pick up and drop off includedWritten 5 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - seraKyrenia, Cyprus2 contributions
We had a very comfortable journey from Istanbul to Gallipoli. The tour company made us very comfortable. We had a very knowledgeable guide. He told us about every place and its story. We were amazed. I'll come again.Review of: Daily Gallipoli Tour from IstanbulWritten 28 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Cameron W1 contributionGreat tour. The group size was about 15 in a nice mini bus which was really good.
Pick up and drop off from my hotel was very useful in such a large city.
The tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. He also gave great insight from the Turkish perspective as well as the Anzac which was very interesting.Review of: Small-Group Full Day Gallipoli & ANZAC Battlefields from IstanbulWritten 24 August 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Julie M1 contributionUnfortunately, it was a thunderstorm day for me:)
The bus was new and clean and safe, both way. Our guide was great!
The lunch was not eatable, the whole trip was a good experienceReview of: One Day Troy Tour From Istanbul - Lunch IncludedWritten 23 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - raju y1 contributionWe had an amazing guide in Fatih. His knowledge, professionalism, and kindness made our tour truly exceptional. Throughout the day, we visited numerous places and received a wealth of information at each stop. To top it off, Halil was incredibly accommodating and flexible, ensuring we ended our tour with a satisfying late lunch,Review of: Full Day Tour in Sapanca & Masukiye from IstanbulWritten 2 December 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Aijaz A2 contributionsWhile going back from Pakistan to Dallas, I planned to have a short trip of Turkey. Today is my last day and I decided to visit Princess Island. I bought the tour yesterday late night 11:30 PM and in less than an hour Mr Mete contacted and confirmed the tour. By morning I had all the required information as I was constantly getting all the updates from Mete. The tour was excellent and our guide Ms Kardi (Kardelen) was really a nice and helpful person. Throughout the day she always made sure that no one is left behind and she was never tired to answer out non-stop questions. Pickup / drop and lunch was also included in the tour. So thank you very much Mr Mete and our tour guide Kardi for making this trip memorable.Review of: Istanbul Princes Island Tour with Lunch & Hotel TransferWritten 21 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Lindsey S10 contributionsWhat a great trip! Really nice way to spend an afternoon relaxing on a really nice yacht with drinks, food, and amazing views. The team was attentive and friendly and the tour guide was informative and personable. Lastly, the yacht was very clean and very comfortable.
Favorite part was being able to explore the little fishing village on the Asian side near the black sea.
I'd definitely recommend this experience if you have the time during your visit.Review of: Istanbul Lunch Cruise: Long Circle Bosphorus Cruise up to Black SeaWritten 22 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Whitney C3 contributionsIf you are looking for a little break from the city and are worried about getting to the ferry to get to the Island(they pick you up in a bus), want to learn a bit about the islands, and have lunch set up for you, this is a great option! The guide was very nice and made sure everyone was accounted for and got to where they needed to. The Island itself is very cute, with street food, sit-down restaurants, cute walks, and shopping available.
However, if you are young and want to explore more on your own and know how to operate the public transit systems(ferry picks up from two locations in the city), then you don't need a tour guide.Review of: Istanbul Princes's Islands Tour Lunch IncludedWritten 30 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - richard lOakland, CA2 contributionsOur guide, Sevda was informative and patient. She had a good grasp of the sights to see in Istanbul.Review of: Istanbul Full Day Old City TourWritten 9 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Cruiser230171582381 contributionWe were referred by some friends of ours to make contact with a guide by the name of Metin, who had guided them a week before we got to Istanbul. We made contact & Metin advised us of a few very central hotels to choose from to stay at, which was extremely helpful and then he put together a 1 day trip to show us some of the more interesting parts of Istanbul. His knowledge of the area and it's history were invaluable & he also took us to shoos where the locals shop for their spices & turkish delight, avoiding the tourist traps. The prices were early 50% cheaper!!! He was so accommodating in all that we asked and always with a smile & a great sense of humor. Thank you Metin for making our visit to Istanbul son amazingReview of: Circle Istanbul (Extraordinary Istanbul)Written 7 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Urvashi G1 contributionWe were picked up from our hotel at 9:00 in the morning, I think it was a little late. Then we started the tour directly, we listened to music and songs from Turkish culture along the way, our guide guided us by making jokes in the vehicle, I recommend this tour.Review of: Bursa And Uludağ Tour From İstanbul Included Lunch & Cable CarWritten 16 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- khaleila D5 contributionsWonderful tour, worth the short trip. I learned alot and the tour was customized to exactly what I wanted. I would recommend this tour to anyone seeking a customized personal tour in a short time. I only had 6 hour layover and only left about 3.5 hours to tour once I calculated the transportation time to and from the city center. My tour guide was personable, fun and shared a wealth of information about Instanbul. I made it back to my flight with plenty time to spare. I love it!Review of: Private Layover Tour from Istanbul Airports & HotelsWritten 16 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
