Circle Istanbul: Discover the Heart of the City with Professional Guides
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351 Ratings
Beyoğlu
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: 1 day learn more
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 was designed for travelers who have seen the major sights and are now ready to see the heart of the city.

  • The destinations we are going to visit are mostly closed for traffic so the only way to see this beautiful city is walking. Circle Istanbul tour contains a lot of walking.
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.

Customer Ratings
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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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Boardingpass4113
May 11, 2024
Amazing Istanbul Circle Tour with Ayse - 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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Shirlene_a
Apr 27, 2024
A five star day! - 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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Anonymous
Feb 7, 2024
Metin - So Glad We Met Him - 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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Caylie_h
Jan 10, 2024
We had a great day being... - 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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Cruiser23017158238
Nov 7, 2023
Fantastic guide. Metin was fantastic - 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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Jwh31965
Nov 5, 2023
Metin is a superstar. - Absolutely amazing tour with Metin. This guy is a superstar. I can’t say enough good things about his tour, his service, and his level of knowledge. Seriously don’t look anywhere else.
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Bernie_o
Oct 25, 2023
Great day! - Ayse was a wonderful guide! Fun time! So glad we did it! Enjoyed getting beyond the typical tourist attractions. So much fascinating history.
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Fearless56123371198
Oct 10, 2023
A very interesting tour through neighborhoods of Istanbul - Excellent tour with our guide Berkin, who speaks perfect Spanish. Super interesting and a very nice experience.
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