Top Istanbul City Tours

"Very informative and easy to find bus stops also included river cruise which was enjoyable, found the staff were helpful."

"We had a great day on our private tour with Oscar. He was very upbeat, well informed, and easy going. Highly recommend him!"

"Great tour with a knowledgeable guide who gladly and patiently answered our questions. A lot of fun!"

"Kadir was my guide for the day! He went above and beyond with showing me everything and more. He answered all my questions and more. He also told me how to get around the city using the Istanbul card. Thank you."

"Amazing tour, the guide Emra was very nice and extremely professional, he knows every si gle details about the Mosques, Topkapi palace and every attraction related to the tour. Definitely recommend."

"I finally made it to Troy! Since that was the plan, and since I had googled the info & pictures beforehand, I have had a very pleasant day. We made it to the site of Troy and visited the museum, too. And there were only 2 people on the tour, including me - basically, we both almost have had a private tour :) Our guide Ensar is a very nice person, he's helpful and friendly, so it was a pleasure to meet him. The driver (sorry, I don't remember his name) was competent and drove carefully. It is quite a long way from Istanbul, but, to me, it was worth it."

"All of it. We appreciated every turn. Selcuk talked through the ancient history, right up to current times/events. My guess is all the guides with Karavan tours are well qualified."

"Nice cruise on the Bosphorus at a great price in our last day in Istambul. We miss our exit on the pier and they were kind enough to direct us back to the right to kabotas pier."

"A Bosporus cruise is a must while in Istanbul. I highly recommend this one, we had a great day with Furkan who was a wonderful guide!"

"Extremely knowledgeable guide, full of detailed information you will hear nowhere else, especially as relates to the more modern history of Istanbul. I hadn’t read about any of the sites we were shown in any of the tourist guides, and would have completely missed this entire side of the city. I now leave the city feeling I have gotten a fairly comprehensive view of it considering the brevity of my stay. I never do guided tours, but I am extremely glad I did this one - worth every penny. Thank you so much for everything, especially your kindness, in sharing yourself and your experiences, n answering all our questions, and making sure we were taken care of throughout the tour."

"The guide was really fantastic!! He explained so much about Topkapi, shared the highlights & interesting stories! He was also funny in a stand-up comedian way and he stayed very kind & helpful (also towards other tourists) He represents Istanbul with pride, dignity & love. His name means “beloved son” (we had the tour on 4 Sept ‘21 at 12:00 hrs) Please send him our kind regards."

"Our guide Furkan was communicative, knowledgeable, helpful and engaging. He took us to several local food spots that we wouldn't necessarily have been able to discover on our own and introduced the food with history and tips that enriched our understanding of Turkish history and everyday life. The food and beverages we tried were all delicious and he customized the itinerary in real-time based on our preferences (e.g. we skipped the spice bazaar to get more street food). He also gave lots of tips on what restaurants and sites to visit beyond the food tour and also helped us learn the metro and ferry system very quickly. This truly was a 5-star tour. We enjoyed it so much we also booked him for a private tour of The Hague Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar where he not only gave us an enriching tour but also introduced us to the best merchants for the items we were looking for in the Bazaar (with absolutely no pressure to buy. I would recommend Furkan for this food tour and to also reach out for any other types of tours you might be looking for in Istanbul. He is also well connected with other helpful guides in other cities, just ask :)."

"Kadir was an excellent and informative guide. A good introduction and overview to two of Istanbul's top sights. He also helped us with a superb recommendation for an excellent fish restaurant and took us there and made us feel at home by explaining all the different food options available. Highly recommended."

"Our local guide, a lovely lady named Emel, was very knowledgeable and entertaining. The tour bus drove all the way to the hotel and we had the most luxurious tour. Thank you, Viator, thank you, Emel!"

"I want to thank Jasmine, best guide ever. The visit was very interesting, and the explanations of the guide really clear."

"A very good experience, our guide was excellent. The places were we visit was very familiar and the food spectacular."

"Wow! Wow! And wow! This is one of the best experience to have in Istanbul. It takes an excellent guide, and be prepared with your extended distance walking shoes. Lutfallah, the guide, skillfully navigated the city. Superb!"

"Great tour. Amazing guide who tailored the sites to our needs gave interesting and comprehensive information and was also kind and fun to talk to. We learned so much, saw so much, and had an amazing time."

"The stories and the history of Istanbul as well as the wide variety of food selections that were offered."

"It was great advantage in short amount time! Salii is best knowledge about historical buildings, culture and he knows about a lot off beautiful places and food restaurants! I had a great time! I’m so thankful about get from trip. I’ll love to come back Istanbul ❤️ Thank you so much him! I’m highly recommended!"

"Great relaxing tour. Sinan was a great host. Afternoon of fun and relaxation. Swim in the Bosphorus was a really nice addition."

"Naci Sakarya was my tour guide. He was simply amazing! The best tour of my life and I do travel frequently to many destinations. The tour was organized and every detail was carefully planed by Naci to meet and exceed all my expectations. His approach is very unique. He offers great historical and deep cultural experience. He asks for feedback and makes changes to best meet his clients needs. During the tour, I felt as I was with a local friend who desperately wanted me to have the experience of my life. He introduced me to various shop owners and local professionals. Everyone was friendly and welcomed me to their establishments. I will be returning to Turkey in few months and I will be asking for Naci. I highly recommend Naci as a tour guide and Turkey as a travel destination."

"Every thing,Dancers,and servers!were very helpful and kinds,responsable people,helpfull crew on ship"

"The tour guide was very knowledgeable and good communication. We definitely enjoyed this tour and would recommend this to everyone!"