Descubre lo mejor de Topkapi Palace a la manera local

"We had an incredible experience using the Withlocals app for our tour in Istanbul. We booked the eight-hour tour with Gülce, and it was easily one of the highlights of our trip. She took us all around Istanbul and showed us so many of the iconic sights, but what really stood out was how knowledgeable she is. Gülce shared the history, culture, and stories behind everything we saw, which made each stop so much more meaningful. One of the best parts of the day was the food experience. She guided us through a fantastic local food tour where we got to try traditional dishes and flavors that we probably would have never discovered on our own. It gave us a real taste of the culture, not just the landmarks. Gülce also showed us hidden gems and spots around the city that you’d never find if you were exploring on your own. It felt less like a tour and more like exploring Istanbul with a knowledgeable local friend. If you’re planning a trip to Istanbul and thinking about booking a tour through Withlocals, we highly recommend requesting Gülce. It was an unforgettable day and an amazing way to experience the city."

"We had a great time with Cengiz. He was prompt, thoughtful and interesting. He engaged with each member of our group individually as we were walking and talking, learning more about what we each wanted to see and do. He was flexible and continued to customize the tour as we went, with plenty of good stories, historical context and background information through the day. The full day city tour of Isatanbul highlights was a lot to see and do, and he kept us moving and learning without ever feeling like we were rushing around. It was also very appreciated that he had recommendations for our whole time in Istanbul, virtually providing support, recommending restaurants, calling contacts and generally helping to make the entire trip enjoyable. Thank you Cengiz!"

"Our tour with Ayşe was brilliant - we saw all the sites in the historic area that we hoped for and others that we didn’t even know existed. Starting by the German Fountain we explored the Blue Mosque, the Cistern’s and the Topkapi Palace and more. Ayşe is so knowledgeable - not only explaining the history of all the sites but also explaining modern Turkey. A real bonus with having a professional guide was being able to skip the queue to enter the sites - that alone was worth the price. Excellent value and highly recommended!"

"Cengiz was an utterly brilliant guide. He had a great day planned for us, including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, spice market etc and his knowledge of the history of Istanbul is quite incredible. His restaurant recommendations were really excellent, and he also sent us loads of interesting places to go and tips for us to use after the tour. Cannot recommend him highly enough. "

"We were a group of 8 including 5 teenagers and Emre managed to keep the entire group fully engaged throughout Ayasofya and Sultanahmet. He also adapted the tour to our preferences as the day went on. This was only possible because of his extensive knowledge and great energy. If you are looking for a guide for your Istanbul tour, you can trust him 100%!"

"Adaptive, knowledgeable. A great day with Ahmed - sharing insights and knowledge of Istanbul. Ahmed adapts the program to meet personal requirements, flexible to ensure the key sights and more are seen in a day. Best guide I have ever had. Now the sad negative and reality - nothing to do with Ahmed. Prices for key sights (other than blue mosque -free) are 2-3 times more expensive than louvre or brand new Egyptian GEM. Yes of course Istambul Sophia, cistern and palace of great significance. Yet what you see is only a fraction of what the other great sights and museum have to offer in Europe at a fraction of the cost. Istanbul is in a crisis, costs for a beer, simple meal, bottle of wine us quadruple or more of Portugal, galicia and comparable to Paris without the same quality of food and service. I travel 100% of the time. Unlikely to return to Istambul. They have lost the plot……can only hope they realize they messed up. If you need to go or if conditions improve ….Ahmet is the best of the best. Mixed heart of great experience but feel ripped off more than I had in past 8 years of travel."

"Emre is extremely knowledgeable about the history and culture of nearly everything we pointed at, which was exactly what my wife and I wanted. We told him from the outset that we don't want to only see famous monuments or to take photos, but to learn as much as possible in one day about Istanbul old and new. We got exactly what we wanted. It would have been nice to go with him for a second day, but he was fully booked, which did not surprise me."

"Benoit is funny, engaged and very knowledgeable. He seems to know everyone in the grand basaar from chefs to coppersmiths. Highly recommended both for first time visitors and for visitors who'd like to dive a bit deeper into a very fascinating city."