Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.com35 reviews of Istanbul in One Day Sightseeing Tour: Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar
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I was the only person on the tour. Tour guide was an excellent guide. Definitely a tour to do when you first arrive in Istanbul. The lunch at the Topkapi Palace was great too. Incredible view of the Bosphorus from the restaurant terrace. Best tour of my trip. Thanks!
Reviewed by: Coleen F, United States of America, November 2008
This was a great tour to do with a group as the guide was very informative and gives you a wealth of information you would not get going to these sites on your own. We only had a few people in our group which made the tour seem private. The lunch included was really good and pick up was right on time. This is a great way to see the city.
Reviewed by: Deanne S, United States of America, October 2008
We were met at the end of the Ship's gangway and left back at the same spot. That is what I call good service. The tour guide was very approachable and gave a lot of information regarding the sights. I will most certainly use VIATOR again.
Reviewed by: Brian M, United Kingdom, October 2008
Absolutely fabulous. Great guide and alot of fun!
Reviewed by: William D, United States of America, October 2008
Really good trip. Just 8 of us in a very comfortable, clean, air-conditioned minibus. The driver was good, and the guide was just excellent. So much better than doing it from the cruise ship. Included a very good lunch. I shall be using Viator again!
Reviewed by: John C, United Kingdom, September 2008
Great personal tour of so many important sites...great historical input by our guide....hardly enough time in the day for everything.
Reviewed by: Nat K, United States of America, September 2008
There was only one other couple in the tour with us which made it feel almost like a private tour. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot of Turkish history from him. We liked that he explained about each of the sites first and then gave us some free time to do our own exploring and to take photos. He spoke perfect English. He wasn't the chatty type though he would answer questions when asked. Basically he did his job, nothing more and nothing less. We still enjoyed the tour very much nevertheless!
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United Arab Emirates, August 2008
Great way to be transfered, I appreciated the flexibility and the communications with the staff to update me and confirm details.
Reviewed by: Amador V, United States of America, March 2008
This was the best way to get acquainted with Istanbul! Our guide was especially well informed, offered superb insights and even arranged a tour of a rug factory for us. Excellent choice.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States of America, December 2007
It was my wife and myself and we enjoyed this so much. The transportation was perfect, the lunch was in a very nice place in Topcapi and the guide was really great and professional, so yes I would sure recommend this service.
Reviewed by: Khalid A, Egypt, December 2007
Our guided met us promptly at our hotel. As we were the only ones on the tour that day, we really had a private tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, very friendly, and full of insights. He gave us information and insights not only on history, but of current Turkey as well. Also gave us tips on sights to see on our own. Excellent value and experience. Would do again.
Reviewed by: Eugene F, United States of America, October 2007
Our guide was very knowledgeable, spoke very good English, and was not phased by any of our questions. A very worthwhile guided trip.
Reviewed by: Iris H, United Kingdom, September 2007
Our tour guide was outstanding. Very informative and always steering us around to strategically avoid huge lines. I booked this tour instead of our Princess Cruise shore trip and saved 200 plus and we ended up in an air conditioned mini van with only 5 other passengers - will recommend to everyone.
Reviewed by: Nancy B, United States of America, August 2007
This tour was great. The guide was very professional with perfect English. His tour was very interesting and knowledgeable. I highly recommend!
Reviewed by: Lev K, United States of America, May 2007
We have cruised for over twenty five years, taking many tours. The Istanbul tour offered by Viator has to be rated among the best. The guide was knowledgeable, informative, insightful and very patient. The total package was value packed as it included transportation, entry fees and a wonderful meal. The best!
Reviewed by: Calvin M, United States of America, April 2007
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