My advice: do a half day tour without bazaar, and go to the grand bazaar yourself. This tour didn't need to be so long, and may bore some. Also some more advice: the tour guide will want to take you to his friends to buy in the grand bazaar, there you will pay 5 times higher than anywhere else.
Review by: mrajan2, June 2018
Great tour of Istanbul with a very knowledgeable and experienced guide.
Review by: Alex, May 2018
Love it! Convenient and time-saving.
Review by: Michelle H, May 2018
We met very nice people on the tour. And it was great to pass the crowds queued for entry at Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia. The Blue Mosque was closed for renovations which was really a bummer. Our tour guide was nice but he spoke quietly and it was a little hard to understand him. Lunch was only passable only two choices and easily the worst meal we had in Istanbul - they would be better served by doing lots of meze and the rug shop tour was nice but a little high pressure. Best part was the Hagia Sophia - perfect amount of time, Topkapi - could have used a little more time as we ordered a coffee overlooking the Bosphorus and there was a lot to see there. Grand Bazaar was very interesting.
Review by: CT123, May 2018
Our guide was extremely informative. He opened our eyes to the history of Istanbul and answered all questions that were asked by the group. Over lunch, the other passengers on the tour also commented how well spoken and informative our guide was. The order of the tours was also great and the lunch was very well balanced with good flavours.
Review by: Rabs, May 2018
I had a wonderful experience. Thanks to my tour guide Hakan. Our itinerary was altered a bit. The Blue Mosque was closed for renovation, but we went to a different mosque instead. As the the president of Turkey was visiting the Hagia Sophia was closed. However, Hakan tried and tried to see if it was going to open in the afternoon. It was. We got in quite quickly and avoided the long queue. It was worth it. Hagia Sophia was amazing. I 100 recommend this tour.
Review by: rivchacha, April 2018
I had a wonderful experience on this tour that gave me an opportunity to learn about Istanbul and its historical places. Our guide, Hakan Adagume, really knows this city and tell funny and interesting stories. I would definitely recommend this tour to others.
Review by: Ravish R, April 2018
was an amazing trip and the guide was very knowledgeable and explained all the important aspects of all the monuments visited and the vehicle provided was also very good, highly recommend this short but well covered half day trip
Review by: sauniw, March 2018
Tour guide informative, but did not fulfill itinerary that was promised. We did not see the Tokapi Palace harem apartments and this was on the itinerary I booked. Also, I specifically called to find out if we would be able to enter the Blue Mosque and was informed that we would be able to go into the Blue Mosque. As it turns out the Blue Mosque is under renovation and closed to tourists. We were not even taken to the Blue Mosques exterior or its inner courtyard. Luckily, I had the time to return there on my own. Very disappointing to be given misinformation and for itinerary to not be fulfilled as described.
Review by: Bradley E, March 2018
Excellent tour and guide. Really great way to see the sites.
Review by: Leslie T, March 2018
Loved!
Review by: Anthony P, March 2018
All as expected, tour leader was very informative._br/_ Although hotel was very close to historical sites, pick was affected as promised._br/_ Lunch and service at restaurant was highly acceptable.
Review by: Rosa N, February 2018
Excellent. The guide was fantastic. Istanbul is beautiful
Review by: Sana I, February 2018
Had a great time! The guide was very knowledgeable and efficient, lunch was simple but good. Highly recommended.
Review by: Raymond G J, January 2018
An amazing tour with brilliant tour guide._br/_ Thoroughly recommend.
Review by: Muhammad Adnan A, January 2018
Excellent tour for the price paid!!!_br/_ Pros:_br/_ I failed to contact the tour operator beforehand, however, to my surprise, they still send the driver to pick me up at the hotel, I've chosen from the list_br/_ visited 5 places - Blue Mosque, Topkapi, Aya Sofia, Roman Cisterns and Grand Bazar._br/_ don't have to wait in the queue and don't have to pay the tickets at three of the places - Topkapi, Aya Sofia and Cisterns_br/_ Knowledgeable tour guide_br/_ Complementary carpet weaving tour has been given in the Grand Bazat, which was excellent_br/_ Cons:_br/_ the contact instructions to the tour operator is only a local Turkish number. It'll be great, if an email and other contacts has been arranged._br/_ the lunch provided isn't great, but won't effect my day experience, although, I'm a big foodie_br/_ All in all, it's an excellent tour for someone staying over in Istanbul for a day or two.
Review by: Doug, January 2018
We took the tour on our first day in Istanbul and it was an excellent way to get our bearing sin the old portion of th city Excellent guide and appropriate amount of time in each site to experience all of the history. Lunch was nothing special and they charge extra for anything you have to drink. Otherwise, highly recommend itinerary and guide!
Review by: Marianna T, January 2018
Good trip, covers the main attractions in Istanbul
Review by: Rashida H, January 2018
This was a very wonderful experience. Our tour guide provided quite a bit of information on all the top attractions visited. He was very knowledgeable and we appreciated his insights into the history. Would highly recommend this tour.
Review by: Nena U, January 2018
A quick and easy way to get to know the top attractions in Istanbul. Knowledgeable guide Hakan Adagume from Neon Travel took the time to explain the history, background and culture so that we could have a better appreciation of what we are looking at in addition to admiring the architecture greatness.
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