Circle Istanbul: Discover the Heart of the City with Professional Guides

Join Circle Istanbul to discover the hidden gems and cultural treasures of the city with professional guides who are passionate about Istanbul.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Taksim Square - Taksim Square is consdered as heart of the city. It is our meeting point.
What's Included
  • Breakfast included
  • Professional licensed tour guide services
  • Transportation provided
  • Lunch provided
  • Experience a traditional Turkish Bath - a must-do activity
  • Snacks included
  • Dinner included
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuity for tour guide and Turkish Bath staffs
Additional Information

Have you ever toured a city and wished you knew someone there? Someone with the inside scoop on the city; who you could trust and would show you the things you would have never seen on your own? This is how we want travelers to view CIRCLE ISTANBUL.
Circle Istanbul was created by professional guides, who are passionate about their city. More so, our tour…

Location
Tak-ı Zafer Cd. NO:3/1
Tak-ı Zafer Caddesi
Meeting point is front gate of The Marmara Hotel Taksim. It is located at Taksim Square .
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jiya18
Sep 30, 2024
Review for circle istanbul city tour - Our guide Metin was wonderful & knowledgable. Couldnt ask for any better. He knew all the smallest details & happily answered all the questions during the trip & also shared tips regarding food , shopping & currency excange. Metin is an absolute gem.
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119priscillag
Sep 1, 2024
Great tour of Istanbul - not the average sites - Our guide was THE MOST MEMORABLE thing of our tour. We can't say enough about how delighted we were with our guide, Emel. She is bright, charming, and knowledgeable on many levels. She was able to explain the history, culture, and customs of her country and city, and could take the conversation in any direction we needed. Our experience was more than "sightseeing;" it was also as immersive an experience as you can have in one day. She took us into fascinating neighborhoods, hosted us at interesting restaurants, and seemed to know most of the business people we encountered. She made us feel welcome and at home in a great, exotic, bustling city. We will always treasure the time we spent in her care. The favorite things were trying out so many different foods along the way, especially visiting the marketplace on the Asian side of Istanbul. The stuffed mussels were yummy. We also loved the oldest baklava shop, established in 1843. Of course, the Hamam (Turkish bath) is not to be missed. That was a real experience! This tour made us love Istanbul and want to come back!
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Priscilla_g
Aug 30, 2024
Great tour of Istanbul - not the average sites - Our guide was THE MOST MEMORABLE thing of our tour. We can't say enough about how delighted we were with our guide, Emel. She is bright, charming, and knowledgeable on many levels. She was able to explain the history, culture, and customs of her country and city, and could take the conversation in any direction we needed. Our experience was more than "sightseeing;" it was also as immersive an experience as you can have in one day. She took us into fascinating neighborhoods, hosted us at interesting restaurants, and seemed to know most of the business people we encountered. She made us feel welcome and at home in a great, exotic, bustling city. We will always treasure the time we spent in her care. The favorite things were trying out so many different foods along the way, especially visiting the marketplace on the Asian side of Istanbul. The stuffed mussels were yummy. We also loved the oldest baklava shop, established in 1843. Of course, the Hamam (Turkish bath) is not to be missed. That was a real experience! This tour made us love Istanbul and want to come back!
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Chad_l
Jul 26, 2024
A great full tour of unusual areas and amazing food! - We saw such a wide range of the city and areas we wouldn’t normally see on our own. Kerem was a fantastic guide - very knowledgeable and engaging and flexible. We ate a lot (too much!) and finished feeling like we knew so much more about this beautiful place!
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D3182eylisak
Jun 25, 2024
This is THE tour to do in Istanbul - 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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Rayw386
Jun 15, 2024
Locals insider tour - 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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F9443sxsharons
Jun 9, 2024
Metin Yilpaz is AMAZING! This tour is AMAZING! - 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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Richard_v
May 31, 2024
Great experience - Wonderful Guide - 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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Josh_l
May 19, 2024
Metin is the most amazing guide - 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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Kathy_f
Oct 7, 2024
Good but not great - We saw four different neighborhoods we wouldn't have seen without help, but at a pretty rushed pace. The Bosphorus cruise is just a crossing, so nothing special. our breakfast was excellent, the lunch was good, but at a fasr food place a bit grubby. we ended up bailing before dinner, due to fatigue. Hamman was enjoyable. Overall, too much stair climbing for anyone over 50. Crossing the freeway to exit the bus was no Bueno. Guide ducked out 3 or 4 x.
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