Istanbul Free Tour - Reviews

Rating of the activity

9.20 / 10

9.2402853507815 18,340 reviews | 273,272 travellers

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Jun / 21 / 2025

Patrizia Riva

Milano, Italy

I travelled with teenagers

La ns guida era preparata e attiva. Peccato mi abbia chiesto sin dall'inizio una cifra fissa, cosa assolutamente non facente parte degli accordi. Eravamo un piccolo gruppo di quattro persone. Abbiamo ovviamente dato il ns contributo a ns discrezione. Mai ci saremmo allontanati senza pagare. Alla fine, pochi hanno davvero elargito cifre ragionevoli. Non ho gradito tali pretese. Translate this opinion into English.

Our guide was prepared and active. It's a shame that he asked me for a fixed amount from the beginning, which was absolutely not part of the agreement. We were a small group of four people. We obviously gave our contribution at our discretion. We would never have left without paying. In the end, few really gave reasonable amounts. I did not appreciate such demands. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

Sep / 15 / 2025

Ismael

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Excelente. Nuestro guía Yasin Öz nos dio una fantástica visión de Estambul. Explicando todos los sitios más importantes del casco histórico. Geniales las recomendaciones posteriores al terminar el tour, tanto para comer como otras actividades en la ciudad. Gracias. Translate this opinion into English.

Excellent. Our guide, Yasin Öz, gave us a fantastic overview of Istanbul, explaining all the most important sites in the historic center. His recommendations after the tour were great, both for food and other activities in the city. Thank you. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 13 / 2025

Pablo

Cdmx, Mexico

I travelled with my partner

Excelente Tour. Nachi una persona muy bien informada. Sabe de lo que te está hablando, hace el tour muy ameno. Con información muy buena y de todo tipo. (Histórica, de lugares que ver, donde comer etc….) Definitivamente tomaría otro tour con èl. Translate this opinion into English.

Excellent tour. Nachi is a very knowledgeable person. He knows what he's talking about and makes the tour very enjoyable. He provides excellent information on all kinds of topics (history, places to see, where to eat, etc.). I would definitely take another tour with him. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 12 / 2025

Gema Camarasa Albert

Vale Cia, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

A sido una visita magnífica done las 2'30h se han pasado volando Bora una persona muy humana, muy bien explicado todo y en todo momento muy pendiente del grupo. A hecho una introducción para poder moverte por la ciudad espectacular, recomendable 100 x. Muchas gracias por todo Translate this opinion into English.

It was a magnificent visit where the 2:30 hours flew by. Bora is a very personable person, explaining everything very well and always attentive to the group. She gave a spectacular introduction to getting around the city, highly recommended. Thank you so much for everything. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

Sep / 12 / 2025

Susana Bórnez Vázquez

Sevilla, Spain

I travelled with my partner

El guía muy ameno, simpático, hizo un tour ameno y agradable. El recorrido no se si merece la pena. Estamos 2h30 en sultanamet. Es un lugar muy bonito y aprendes la historia de la mezquita azul y de santa Sofía, pero ya está. Consideramos que se queda muy corto para el tiempo que se invierte. No obstante lo recomendamos.

The guide was very pleasant and friendly, and gave a pleasant and enjoyable tour. I'm not sure if the tour is worth it. We spent 2 hours and 30 minutes in Sultanahmet. It's a very beautiful place, and you learn about the history of the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, but that's it. We felt it was too short for the time spent. Nevertheless, we recommend it.

I travelled with my partner

La duración de las actividades indicada en nuestra web es orientativa y puede variar atendiendo a diversos factores. Lamentamos si en esta ocasión no se ajustó a tus expectativas. Agradecemos tu comprensión y tomamos nota de tu comentario para seguir mejorando. Translate this opinion into English.

The duration of the activities indicated on our website is a guideline and may vary depending on various factors. We regret if this time it didn't meet your expectations. We appreciate your understanding and take note of your comments to help us continue to improve. Opinion translated. Show original.

Sep / 11 / 2025

Paulina

Ciudad De México, Mexico

I travelled by myself

Excelente explicación, atención y recorrido por parte de Diego se esmera mucho en dar una explicación clara y detallada tanto de como se dirigira la actividad como de cada uno de los sitios que se visitan, además de que da tips valiosos para el resto de los días que estemos en el destino, ya sea para compras, cambio de moneda, restaurantes, etc. Translate this opinion into English.

Excellent explanation, attention, and tour by Diego. He goes to great lengths to provide a clear and detailed explanation of both how the activity will be conducted and each of the sites visited. He also gives valuable tips for the rest of our time at the destination, whether for shopping, currency exchange, restaurants, etc. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled by myself

Sep / 11 / 2025

Begoña

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with friends

En unas horas vimos lo mejorcito de la ciudad. El guía fue un 10/10: cercano, con chispa y lleno de historias que mezclaban datos históricos con anécdotas. Entretenido y fácil de seguir. Además, nos dio truquitos para movernos, dónde comer sin dejarnos medio sueldo y qué cosas valen la pena más allá de lo típico. Translate this opinion into English.

In just a few hours, we saw the best of the city. The guide was a 10/10: friendly, lively, and full of stories that blended historical facts with anecdotes. Entertaining and easy to follow. He also gave us tips on how to get around, where to eat without breaking the bank, and what things were worthwhile beyond the typical. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

Sep / 10 / 2025

Arturo Quiñones Torrelo

Málaga, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Absolutamente aconsejable hacer el primer día de estancia en Estambul. Absolutamente aconsejable hacer el primer día de estancia en Estambul. Una experiencia que se ve aumentada si tienes la suerte de tener como guía a Bukra. (Perdón si no escribo bien su nombre). Extraordinario español, simpático y empático y con explicaciones detalladas y amenas. Un placer haberlo tenido como guía. Translate this opinion into English.

Absolutely recommended on your first day in Istanbul. Absolutely recommended on your first day in Istanbul. An experience that's enhanced if you're lucky enough to have Bukra as your guide. (Sorry if I misspelled his name.) Extraordinary Spanish speaker, friendly and empathetic, with detailed and engaging explanations. It was a pleasure to have him as a guide. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Sep / 05 / 2025

Latifa

Mataró, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Ha sido muy amable,lo explica todo fenomenal basando se en la historia con sus etapas, romana,bizantina,otomana,turca y musulmana.Esta bien documentado y con sus explicaciones no deja lugar a dudas.Da consejos al grupo como se fuera un familiar más.nos gusto su manera de ser.Ha sido fenomenal.Es una experiencia inolvidable Gracias Yasin y saludos Translate this opinion into English.

He was very kind, he explained everything wonderfully, based on history with its stages: Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, Turkish, and Muslim. He is well documented, and his explanations leave no room for doubt. He gives advice to the group as if he were a family member. We liked his way of being. It was phenomenal. It is an unforgettable experience. Thank you, Yasin, and best regards. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Sep / 02 / 2025

Maria Jose Bravo Santos

Valencia, Spain

guía fue absolutamente increíble. Nos explicó todo de una manera muy clara, divertida y entretenida. Se nota que sabe muchísimo del tema; su conocimiento es impresionante y hace que el recorrido sea fascinante. Lo recomiendo al 100%, hizo que nuestra visita fuera inolvidable Translate this opinion into English.

The guide was absolutely incredible. He explained everything in a very clear, fun, and entertaining way. It's clear he knows a lot about the subject; his knowledge is impressive and makes the tour fascinating. I recommend him 100%; he made our visit unforgettable. Opinion translated. Show original.

Aug / 28 / 2025

Maria Clara

United States

I travelled with my partner

The tour was absolutely excellent. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, providing all the details in a way that was easy to follow and very engaging. He was also friendly, kind, and personable, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. The tour itself was very complete and well-organized, covering everything we hoped to see and more. It was smooth, interesting, and truly worth it. I highly recommend it—it was a fantastic experience from start to finish.

I travelled with my partner

Aug / 27 / 2025

Anahi Marina

Bs As, Argentina

I travelled with friends

Hoy hicimos el tour con Bura, éramos un grupo de 5 de los cuales 3 ya habíamos estado en Estambul, y ya habíamos hecho freetour hace unos años; por lo que el lugar no era nuevo para nosotros. Sin embargo, sus conocimientos, frescura y simpatía hizo q cada instancia del paseo sea como un nuevo descubrimiento. Gracias Bura, fue muy buena tu manera de mostrarnos Estambul, tan así, q ya nos apuntamos al próximo! Translate this opinion into English.

Today we took the tour with Bura. We were a group of five, three of whom had already been to Istanbul and had taken a free tour a few years ago; therefore, the place wasn't new to us. However, her knowledge, openness, and friendliness made every part of the tour feel like a new discovery. Thank you Bura. Your way of showing us Istanbul was so great, so much so that we're already signing up for the next one! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

Aug / 25 / 2025

Martín

Vilcun, Chile

I travelled with friends

Llegamos al lugar y habían muchas personas pero nos organizaron de manera ordenada. El guía Dogan fue muy amable, nos enseñó lo principal de los atractivos turísticos y nos dió muchas recomendaciones y consejos para nuestra estadía en Estambul. Recomendado Translate this opinion into English.

We arrived at the location and there were a lot of people, but they arranged everything in an orderly manner. The guide, Dogan, was very friendly; he showed us the main attractions and gave us many recommendations and tips for our stay in Istanbul. Recommended. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

Aug / 25 / 2025

Anonymous

Madrid, Spain

I travelled by myself

El guía era simpático y explicó cosas interesantes pero no se ajustó al tiempo de la excursión, hubo una pausa de 10 minutos en medio del recorrido y gastó mucho tiempo en explicar y organizar el tour que quería que hiciésemos después con el, por lo que la excursión finalizó 45 min tarde

The guide was friendly and explained interesting things but he did not stick to the time of the tour, there was a 10 minute break in the middle of the tour and he spent a lot of time explaining and organizing the tour he wanted us to do with him afterwards, so the tour ended 45 minutes late.

I travelled by myself

Muchas gracias por tu comentario. Vamos a pasarlo al proveedor para que lo tenga en cuenta y mejore su servicio en lo que pueda. Translate this opinion into English.

Thank you very much for your comment. We'll pass it on to the provider so they can take it into account and improve their service as much as possible. Opinion translated. Show original.

Aug / 23 / 2025

Catarina

Barcelos, Portugal

I travelled with my partner

A tour foi extremamente enriquecedora. A guia foi muito simpática e dinâmica, o que fez com que 2h30 passassem a voar! Foi sempre super prestável, dando imensas sugestões de pontos de interesse a visitar. Ficamos a saber muito mais sobre os principais pontos turísticos da cidade velha. Recomendamos vivamente! Translate this opinion into English.

The tour was extremely enriching. The guide was very friendly and dynamic, which made the 2.5 hours fly by! She was always super helpful, offering many suggestions for points of interest to visit. We learned a lot more about the main tourist attractions in the old town. We highly recommend it! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Aug / 23 / 2025

Claudia Ortega ávila

Plasencia, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

La visita de Estambul con nuestro guía Burak fue muy entretenida e interesante, pudimos hacernos una idea de lo que hay que ver en la ciudad, de cómo es la vida allí y no solo nos habló de arquitectura sino también de la cultura turca. Era nuestro primer día en la ciudad y él nos dio muchos consejos de las cosas que podíamos hacer durante los siguientes días Un 10 para Burak. Translate this opinion into English.

The tour of Istanbul with our guide Burak was very entertaining and interesting. We got a glimpse into the city's sights and life there. He talked to us not only about architecture but also about Turkish culture. It was our first day in the city, and he gave us lots of tips on things to do over the next few days. A 10 for Burak. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

Aug / 22 / 2025

Anonymous

Catamarca, Argentina

I travelled with friends

Excelente el circuito, nuestro guía con amplios conocimientos de la cultura,religión e historia de Estambul. Muy ameno y divertido nos enseñó las bellezas y las costumbres de Estambul con excelente predisposición para ayudarnos Muchas gracias! Como siempre los tours de ustedes son imperdibles Translate this opinion into English.

The tour was excellent. Our guide had extensive knowledge of Istanbul's culture, religion, and history. He was very entertaining and fun, showing us the beauty and customs of Istanbul and was very willing to help us. Thank you so much! As always, your tours are not to be missed. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

Aug / 21 / 2025

Cristina

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

El free tour por Estambul es muy recomendable, sobre todo si el guía es Arsen. Habla muy bien español, cuenta muchos detalles (además con mucha gracia) interesantes y responde a todas las preguntas que surjan. Viene muy bien realizar el tour según se llega a la ciudad para ubicarse en seguida y orientarse mejor durante la estancia. Translate this opinion into English.

The free tour of Istanbul is highly recommended, especially if the guide is Arsen. He speaks excellent Spanish, shares many interesting details (and is very funny), and answers any questions you may have. It's a great idea to take the tour as soon as you arrive in the city to quickly get your bearings and better orient yourself during your stay. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

Aug / 21 / 2025

Rosario Gomez Rodriguez

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with friends

Nuestro guía Nacho (naci) fue increíble. Ha dado un tour completo súper explicativo de Estambul, gracioso y dinámico. Muchos tips útiles para que no te timen en la ciudad y alternativas a sitios. Realmente ha sacado nuestro viaje, que bien que hicimos el tour con él!!! Translate this opinion into English.

Our guide, Nacho (born in Istanbul), was incredible. He gave a complete, super informative tour of Istanbul, funny, and dynamic. He had lots of useful tips to avoid getting ripped off in the city and alternative sites. He really made our trip a success. We're so glad we did the tour with him! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

Aug / 17 / 2025

Cristina

Milano, Italy

I travelled with small children

Bellissima esperienza con Pinar come guida. Guida completa tre ore piene con tutta la storia della Turchia, della cultura, dei monumenti, conoscenza accuratissima della città ma soprattutto fatta in modo spiritoso con energia incredibile veramente un’esperienza che invito tutti a provare. È gradita una mancia per la guida che è super meritata. Sono guide certificate, competenti, che offrono il loro tempo e la loro conoscenza per i turisti, abbiate rispetto del loro tempo. Translate this opinion into English.

A wonderful experience with Pinar as our guide. The guide was comprehensive, lasting three full hours, covering all of Turkey's history, culture, and monuments. She provided in-depth knowledge of the city, but above all, she was humorous and incredibly energetic. It's truly an experience I encourage everyone to try. A tip for the guide is appreciated, and well-deserved. They are certified, knowledgeable guides who offer their time and knowledge to tourists. Please respect their time. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with small children

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