Circle Istanbul (Extraordinary Istanbul)

Posted By : D3182EYlisak
Ayse is an exceptional tour guide. Her interpersonal skills combined with her knowledge and humour made for the most interesting 12 hours! The tour was fabulous - we really got to experience many and varied neighborhoods and sites of Istanbul. I highly recommend Ayse if you want to really experience Istanbul!
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Posted On : 2024-06-25 04:02:28

Posted By : rayw386
Our entire experience exceeded our expectations. Kerem was a terrific guide and accomodated all our wishes throughout the day. We visited neighborhoods on both continents that would have taken us a week to figure out on our own, if ever. We ate at only the best and most historic locations - no you won’t go hungry on this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-06-15 16:10:02

Posted By : F9443SXsharons
What a unique look at Istanbul. Metin Yilpaz took the small group of 3 tourists to the most interesting, out of the way places, on both the Europe and Asia sides. We ended in a traditional historical Turkish bath. Along the way, we ate the most delicious food and treats. Mr. Metin Yilpaz is knowledgeable, personable and kind. I am so happy I took this tour. It was a joy.
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Posted On : 2024-06-09 18:19:05

Posted By : Richard_V
Our tour guide Kerem was extremely insightful and made this tour highly interactive and very friendly. It felt like going out with friends for a walk rather than just a lot of information being thrown at you with a quick pic. I would do it again in a heartbeat!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-31 01:24:25

Posted By : Josh_L
Metin gave us the most memorable excursion while in Istanbul. The breakfast, sites he took us to that no other tour had, and the Hamman at the end were amazing. Metin may as well be the mayor of Istanbul because he knows everyone and is extremely likable.

This was my favorite tour of the trip and I highly recommend it. Truly worth the money!
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Posted On : 2024-05-19 15:25:39

Posted By : BoardingPass4113
Ayse was very knowledgeable and gave tons of info on areas we visited. All day was fun! I would recommend a tour she is conducting.
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Posted On : 2024-05-11 19:59:43

Posted By : shirlene_a
This is one of the best Tours I have ever done and I have been to over 40 countries. Our guide Kerem really gave us a experience that open the window into what it’s like to be a local and to see things from a local point of view. He gave us just enough information about the history of the culture without overwhelming me and my guest. We Especially loved the Turkish breakfast and going to a real hamam and having a true Turkish hamam bath experience. But honestly, I enjoyed all of the experience. It was just really a wonderful day from start to finish. I would definitely recommend the store and ask for Kerem. He was an amazing Tour Guide. I’m not sure the experience would’ve been the same without him. Five stars for sure.
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Posted On : 2024-04-27 18:29:15

Posted By : Anonymous
Where to start? - We met Metin at Taksim Square and he asked me how I was, I was honest and said I wasn’t great as I’d lost my passport the day before. I’d spoken to 3/4 places I’d been to and none of them had it. He immediately asked where the last place was and after telling him very confidently said “I know these guys, I’ll call them for you and I think we’ll get it back”

It’s a strange way to start a review I’ll concede, but it’s an example that from our very first interaction Metin couldn’t do enough for us to help.

The tour itself can be best described by my partner when she said “it’s like spending the day in Istanbul with an old friend” - the enthusiasm with which Metin went about showing us the city was a beautiful thing. The highlights of the tour are rightly the breakfasts and the Hammam bookending your day what isn’t accurately measured is pit stops for authentic snacks and the flexibility with which Metin adapts the time between to match your interests.

I’m an avid review reader, I read dozens of reviews for this tour before deciding to book. I won’t ruin the details of it by over describing each step, but what I will say is our guide was known by almost everybody, put your faith in him and say yes to as much as you can fit an unforgettable experience.

To finish - before the Hammam Metin spoke to the shop I potentially had left my passport at, it turns out they’d found it and returned it to a police station. He took us to the station (which without notice had moved to a complete new location) and helped us with the over worked and busy Turkish police officers to quickly get my passport back.

This tour is probably worth more than the price you pay, you get food and drinks, your walked about like a local, see history and culture and best of all you feel like it’s done with a friend. Cannot score it any higher
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Posted On : 2024-02-07 06:55:38

Posted By : Caylie_H
We had a great day being taken through the city - shown hidden treasures, learning some of the history, and tasting great food! It's a long day with a fair amount of walking, but it's paced well with the various stops/eating/sitting throughout the day. A perfect way to preview several sites, experiences, and neighborhoods throughout the city.
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Posted On : 2024-01-10 00:30:55

Posted By : Cruiser23017158238
We were referred by some friends of ours to make contact with a guide by the name of Metin, who had guided them a week before we got to Istanbul. We made contact & Metin advised us of a few very central hotels to choose from to stay at, which was extremely helpful and then he put together a 1 day trip to show us some of the more interesting parts of Istanbul. His knowledge of the area and it's history were invaluable & he also took us to shoos where the locals shop for their spices & turkish delight, avoiding the tourist traps. The prices were early 50% cheaper!!! He was so accommodating in all that we asked and always with a smile & a great sense of humor. Thank you Metin for making our visit to Istanbul son amazing
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Posted On : 2023-11-07 06:48:08