Napoleon Bonaparte famously said, "If the world were a single state, Istanbul would be its capital." Istanbul is known for its rich culture and history, and we are excited to share it with you in a way that you will never forget. Private Istanbul Walking Tours is not your typical tour company. We specialize in escorted excursions and private tours of Istanbul, taking you on a journey through a unique land of contrasts, art, gastronomy, culture, and 'duende'. Our experienced local guides will reveal the heart of Istanbul that you never knew existed on a 5-hour insider walking tour.
Posted By : M79CJjaneth
The most efficient way to see the sites of Istanbul. Our guide Derya is a wealth of cultural and historical knowledge and we learned far more than we could through books and videos. We appreciate the flexibility and custom tour!
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Posted On : 2024-03-30 13:34:22 
Posted By : Explorer41953134709
Furkan did an amazing job leading my family and me through the old city. He was incredibly flexible, patient, and friendly with us. Furkan even got along perfectly with my kids and became their favorite guide. He showed us some of the most iconic landmarks in Istanbul, including Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, and Grand Bazaar. We enjoyed a delicious lunch at a local kebab restaurant, thanks to Furkan’s guidance. He also helped my wife with her shopping in the bazaar. We ended the tour at the Spice Market, and Furkan gave us many tips about the city that we could explore on our own. It was an unforgettable experience.
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Posted On : 2024-02-10 12:05:02
Posted By : Ronald_B
Our tour today with Furkan was wonderful! He made the city and its history come alive. He was flexible and took us to the Rustem Pasha and Zeyrek mosques, off the beaten path. But the highlight was a great tour of the Topkapi Palace. Thank you, Furkan, for a truly memorable experience!
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Posted On : 2024-01-24 09:02:25 
Posted By : Joe_W
Furkan and Can were fantastic guides and very open to making changes to suit our needs.
They took us to two fantastic local restaurants in addition to the rest of the tour.
We would surely use them next time we visit Türkiye and would give them 6 stars if we could.
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Posted On : 2023-11-03 07:35:24
Posted By : Scott_L
I wish I could give more that 5 stars!!! Furkan is amazing. We had a blast with him. He is so knowledgable and passionate about the history of Istanbul. He spent time understanding what we were interested and tailored our time to that. And, he’s a GREAT photographer!!! We’ll definitely book with him on our next visit to Istanbul.
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Posted On : 2023-10-14 14:04:43
Posted By : IRISHPAC
We were collected at our hotel by the guide from Private and Guided tours Istanbul. We visited the Topkapi palace, Hagia Sophia, Basilca Cistern, Blue Mosque, stopped for coffee, the Grand Bazaar, caught the tram for the ferry to the Asian side for lunch. The whole experience was amazing and the guides' knowledge, kindness and easy going manner made the holiday extra special!
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Posted On : 2023-02-20 11:33:30
Posted By : VillaIntimaSea
Absolutely fabulous tour! Daria was an absolute pleasure to work with. She intuitively understood our needs and guided us through the Topkapi palace avoiding every line. Her delight in showing us the underground cistern and her tips for getting the best photos was priceless. Her knowledge of Istanbul and the Ottoman Empire was astounding. She clearly loves her city and her country and embraced us as sisters. She took extra time out of her schedule to guide us through the grand bazaar a day after our tour. A genuinely nice person, she understands her city and it would be a mistake to miss this tour.
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Posted On : 2022-10-03 12:21:01
Posted By : Y8851HOmichelleg
The highlight of our trip to Istanbul was our private tour with Derya. Her knowledge of the sites we visited was complete and the information clearly stated. Derya was friendly and she always had a sense of when we needed a break. She was able to assist us with completing our Istanbul bucket list and gave us a new list to consider. I highly recommend that anyone coming to Istanbul should look into contacting Derya and her company for a tour.
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Posted On : 2022-09-21 14:08:49
Posted By : mariejosee1229
Furkan is absolutely the best guide I have ever had the pleasure to meet. He is attentive to your needs, will adjust the tour accordling to your preference, he is very knowledgeable and easily shares his toughts. We visited Agia Sophia, the cistern, walked around the old city and finished at the Grand bazar. He was very generous of his time and made sure we had a wonderful tour. Thank you Furkan!
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Posted On : 2022-09-20 07:09:05
Posted By : 634sadafl
This was an amazing trip! Furkan is the BEST tour guide. We did a private three day tour with him. He took us to all the major highlights in istanbul. He also did a private Bosphorous tour with us. He took us shopping and was very patient. I would HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend using this company. They are fantastic! Can’t wait to go back and when we do…we will definitely use this company again!!!
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Posted On : 2022-09-15 12:49:48
