Great Tour for Cruise Ship Passengers - Ugur was amazing! We were able to get off the ship early and beat the lines. You can tell that he genuinely cares and was very flexible. We love visiting local supermarkets when traveling and he happily obliged making suggestions on local products.

We definitely lucked out when we were able to book our full day tour with Duyugu! - Seeing the highlights of Istanbul with Duyugu was everything I expected and more! All eight of us in our group enjoyed spending the day with Duyugu. She is very knowledgeable but more importantly, her bright personality and attentiveness is what sets her above the other guides I’ve met. I would highly recommend Duyugu to any friends and family.

A 26-hour layover in Istanbul ended up being the highlight of our Europe trip, Thanks to Semih our tour guide. - Finding ourselves with a 26-hour layover in Istanbul, due to a cancelled flight, we opted to make the most out of the delay. We hired Semih who was flexible in our tour time frame and provided us with an alternative schedule so we could experience the culture and history in our limited availability. We provided ideas of what we wanted to see and experience, and he proposed an itinerary that far surpassed our desires and expectations. He navigated us through streets and public transportation with such expertise, we wasted no precious time. He was aware of high visitor lines to the Haggi Sophia and by skillful planning had us arrive before the cruise ship tours arrived. This ended up being one of my most treasured stops. His knowledge of the history of Istanbul and its various landmarks we visited made each stop become "alive" to our little group. His enthusiasm spread over all of us. When we returned home and relayed the trip to friends, they had more of a desire to see Istanbul than the other parts of our European trip. I am grateful to Semih for his enthusiasm, knowledge and ability to listen to our time constraints and plan such a beautiful memory filled experience for us.

Great time with Semih - Semih was a top notch, well spoken, knowledgeable and funny guide. My family loved him, highly recommended. If your in Istanbul a tour with Semih is a must.

Knowledgeable and flexible guide - Very knowledgeable guide. She also took us to some extra places based on our interests. Helped prepare us for the next day on our own.

Wonderful experience in Istanbul - I had an incredible experience with our tour guide Aykut in Istanbul. Aykut's strategic approach to visiting busy attractions allowed us to make the most of our time in just one day. His impeccable time management skills ensured that we didn't miss out on any highlights. Moreover, his extensive knowledge of the history and culture of Istanbul enriched our visit immensely. From taking us to the finest restaurants to being incredibly considerate throughout the tour, Aykut exceeded our expectations in every way. I highly recommend him for anyone looking to explore Istanbul with a knowledgeable and thoughtful guide."

Awesome!! - The tour was 4 hours, but he continued throughout the afternoon. We had a great time and he was so informative about the historical time line of Istanbul. We would recommend him as a tour guide.

A sheer delight - Amazing tour - it felt like we were just walking along with old friends Duygu was extremely knowledgeable and pleasant … so accommodating to any changes that we might ask for. A sheer delight !!

Must do! Loved Samih! - What an amazing tour!! Samih was very well informed and friendly! Not only a great tour guide but also a fantastic photographer. I definitely learned a lot about every sight we visited. It was a perfect amount of time and walking.

Great Day in Istanbul!!! Fabulous Shore excursion! - Semih is a knowledgeable guide. A delightful person and no question went unanswered. Met us at our Hotel and outlined our day. We had fun and saw everything we wanted to on our tour. We would highly recommend a private guided tour with Semih when you are in Istanbul.