Istanbul Private Tours & Local Tour Guides

“Outstanding from start to finish !!!”

The tour in Istanbul with our Guide Didem was outstanding from start to finish. From the moment she met us at the airport, Didem's warmth, professionalism, and deep knowledge of the city made the experience unforgettable. She shared fascinating stories about Istanbul’s rich history, culture, and architecture while keeping the tour engaging and easy to follow. Every stop on the itinerary felt thoughtfully chosen—whether exploring the grandeur of Blue Mosque, wandering through the vibrant spice market, or enjoying grandeur of the Cistern. Didem balanced structured storytelling with plenty of time for questions and photos. What impressed us most was the personal touch: Didem went out of her way to tailor the experience to our interests, making sure everyone felt comfortable and included. By the end of the day, we felt like we had not only learned about Istanbul but truly experienced its heart and rhythm. I highly recommended Didem for anyone visiting Istanbul. She will make your trip into a memory to treasure.

Didem T.

(4 reviews)

Dear Ronnie, Thank you so much for your outstanding review and your beautiful words. It was truly a pleasure for me. I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed our tour. I always try to tailor the tour to each guest’s interests, so it means a lot to know that you felt the day was personally designed for you. Knowing that you felt the “heart and rhythm” of Istanbul through our day together is the greatest compliment I could receive as a guide. You will always be very welcome in Istanbul – I would be delighted to see you and your beautiful family again and show you even more of this amazing city. Warmest regards, Didem

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Stephen C.

5 / 5

Nov 28, 2025

Highlights of Old Istanbul (Full Day)

Nov 28, 2025

Istanbul

6 hours

Customized

“Wonderful & Warm Experience on our 1st trip to Istanbul”

Really enjoyed our stay in Istanbul, especially with our private tour guide Miss Didem. She is extremely knowledgeable, friendly & warm with her approach, making us felt like she is part of the family travelling together with us. Will definitely engage her service again should we choose to travel back to Turkey in the future.

Didem T.

(4 reviews)

Thank you so much for your wonderful words Stephen ! It was truly a pleasure showing you around Istanbul, and I’m very happy to hear you felt comfortable and “at home” with me as your guide. I would be delighted to welcome you back to Turkey in the future and explore even more together.

“Yasin made Istanbul the Highlight of Our Travels”

If you are looking for a guide who is personable, knowledgable and fun to be with, look no further than Yasin. Eight of us toured with him for two days and everyone had a fabulous experience! He managed to keep track of us, even in the Grand Bazaar and made sure we saw everything we were interested in as well as some extras. He curated our tour beautifully and we learned so much about Istanbul and the amazing architecture, ate sumptuous Turkish food and bought high quality cashmere and silk scarves in the Grand Bazaar and spices and teas in the spice market. Yasin always has a smile on his face and he introduced us to an Istanbul that we will cherish. If you are looking for an amazing guide,Yasin is definitely the one to choose.

Yasin K.

(3 reviews)

Thank you so much, Shelly! It was my pleasure and I hope to see you all again in Istanbul :)