Istanbul Free Tour - Reviews

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9.10 / 10

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Oct / 11 / 2025

Anonymous

Spain

I travelled with teenagers

El free vale la pena pues te da explicaciones de la historia y cultura de la ciudad, sobretodo se centra en shultanamet, con sus monumentos más importantes, santa Sofía, mezquita azul, palacio de topaky, cisterna basílica, hipódromo....te cuentan el origen hasta la actualidad, tb te dan recomendaciones de donde y como ir y moverte por la ciudad Translate this opinion into English.

The free tour is worth it because it gives you explanations about the history and culture of the city, especially focusing on Shultanamet, with its most important monuments, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topaky Palace, Basilica Cistern, Hippodrome... they tell you about its origins up to the present day, they also give you recommendations on where and how to go and move around the city. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Oct / 08 / 2025

Ana Clemente Orihuel

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with friends

Yasir es un guía excelente, el tour fue fantástico, además de hablar español perfecto, está muy preparado y sabe transmitir la información de forma muy dinámica. También nos dio muchos tips prácticos para continuar los recorridos por nuestra cuenta. Terminamos felices y nada cansados. Translate this opinion into English.

Yasir is an excellent guide. The tour was fantastic. He speaks perfect Spanish, is very knowledgeable, and communicates information dynamically. He also gave us many practical tips for continuing the tour on our own. We ended up happy and not at all tired. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Oct / 07 / 2025

Fernanda

Sao Paulo, Brazil

I travelled with my partner

Atividade muito boa. O guia era claro e muito conhecedor da história. Nos deu uma visão muito boa de tudo que podemos ver de especial nessa linda cidade , com varias dicas de onde ir e quanto pagar. Recomendo fazer essa atividade no primeiro dia em Istambul. Translate this opinion into English.

Very good activity. The guide was clear and very knowledgeable about the history. He gave us a great overview of everything special to see in this beautiful city, with several tips on where to go and how much to pay. I recommend doing this activity on your first day in Istanbul. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Oct / 06 / 2025

Francescacalgaro8

Alghero, Italy

I travelled with my partner

Pinar è stata una guida eccellente: gentile, disponibile e capace di creare un’atmosfera piacevole per tutto il gruppo. Con competenza e passione ci ha fatto scoprire i luoghi più affascinanti di Istanbul, arricchendo ogni tappa con spiegazioni chiare e curiosità interessanti. Un’esperienza indimenticabile che consiglio a chi desidera conoscere la città in modo autentico e approfondito. Translate this opinion into English.

Pinar was an excellent guide: kind, helpful, and able to create a pleasant atmosphere for the entire group. With expertise and passion, she led us to Istanbul's most fascinating sights, enriching each stop with clear explanations and interesting facts. An unforgettable experience that I recommend to anyone who wants to discover the city in an authentic and in-depth way. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Oct / 05 / 2025

Maria Ines

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Excelente free tour con Edu (Erdam), un guía muy simpático y con muchos años de experiencia. El tour duró 2.5 h pero se pasó volando, fue muy ameno. Al final nos convenció para hacer el crucero por bósforo por la tarde con su empresa y también valió la pena, aunque él no pudo estar al final. Translate this opinion into English.

Excellent free tour with Edu (Erdam), a very friendly guide with many years of experience. The tour lasted 2.5 hours but flew by, very enjoyable. In the end, he convinced us to take the afternoon Bosphorus cruise with his company, and it was also worth it, even though he couldn't be there for the whole experience. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Oct / 05 / 2025

Manoli García

Santander, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Estuvo muy bien ameno y entretenido, por poner una pega no estaba claro el lugar de encuentro, la plaza de Sultanahmet es grande,nos paso a varias parejas después de llevar tiempo buscando llegamos tarde. Pero el guia genial, muy buenas recomendaciones. Translate this opinion into English.

It was very pleasant and entertaining. The only drawback was the meeting place, which was a bit unclear. Sultanahmet Square is large. We passed several couples after searching for a while, so we arrived late. But the guide was great, with very good recommendations. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Oct / 03 / 2025

Jose Jesus Alvarez Alvarez

Mexico

I travelled with my partner

El tour guiado por Arsen no solo cumplió, sino que superó por mucho nuestras expectativas. Su actitud fue alegre, la información fue transmitida con mucho entusiasmo nos contagió a todos del hambre de aprender. Fue muy claro y atendió con amabilidad las preguntas. Si existe la posibilidad de reservar de forma expresa con Arsen no lo duden. Este tour vale muchísimo la pena!!! Es muy importante agradecer al guía con un pago justo por este servicio muy bien desempeñado. BRAVO ARSEN! Muchas gracias! Translate this opinion into English.

Arsen's guided tour not only met, but far exceeded our expectations. His attitude was cheerful, the information was shared with great enthusiasm, and he inspired everyone's hunger to learn. He was very clear and answered questions kindly. If you have the opportunity to book with Arsen, don't hesitate. This tour is absolutely worth it! It's very important to thank the guide with a fair payment for such a well-deserved service. Bravo, Arsen! Thank you very much! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Oct / 03 / 2025

Antonia Gomila Gonzalez

Mallorca, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Una experiencia fantástica a pesar de la lluvia. Muy buen recorrido. La información de nuestro guía Yasin Öz inmejorable, muy buen profesional. Incluso 1 h más tarde de finalizar nuestro tour, nos lo encontramos y nos dió varias indicaciones. Muchas gracias Translate this opinion into English.

A fantastic experience despite the rain. A very good tour. Our guide Yasin Öz provided excellent information, a very professional person. Even an hour after our tour ended, we ran into him and he gave us several directions. Thank you very much. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Oct / 02 / 2025

Jordi

Valencia, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Muy buena experiencia. Nuestro gua Yasin nos dio una gran explicación de los monumentos más importantes de Estambul así como recomendaciones para moverse por la ciudad como transporte, donde comer y donde hacer las mejores compras. Muy recomendable Translate this opinion into English.

A very good experience. Our guide, Yasin, gave us a great overview of Istanbul's most important monuments, as well as recommendations for getting around the city, including transportation, where to eat, and where to shop. Highly recommended. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Oct / 01 / 2025

Andrea

Asturias, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Edu ha sido un guía de 10! Supo transmitir la información de forma amena y entretenida, manteniendo nuestro interés en todo momento. No solo aprendimos muchísimo, sino que también lo pasamos genial. Se nota cuando alguien disfruta lo que hace, y eso se refleja en cada detalle del recorrido. Sin duda, un tour que engancha y deja con ganas de más. ¡Totalmente recomendable! Translate this opinion into English.

Edu was a 10/10 guide! He conveyed information in a fun and engaging way, keeping us engaged at all times. Not only did we learn a lot, but we also had a great time. You can tell when someone enjoys what they do, and it shows in every detail of the tour. Without a doubt, a tour that captivates and leaves you wanting more. Highly recommended! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 30 / 2025

Helena

Spain

I travelled by myself

Es una buena forma de conocer la ciudad y adentrarte en la historia. Como primer contacto me parece muy importante que “Edu” (se hace llamar así para que sea más fácil para nosotros) te muestre todos los secretos de Estambul y algunos trucos para poder visitar la ciudad. Ha sido genial. Translate this opinion into English.

It's a great way to get to know the city and immerse yourself in its history. As a first contact, I think it's very important that "Edu" (he calls himself that to make it easier for us) shows you all the secrets of Istanbul and some tips for visiting the city. It was great. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 28 / 2025

Alberto Lopez

Blanes, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Hola hemos aprovechado en hacer este freetour antes de tomar nuestro crucero, fue una experiencia inolvidable y más con el Guía Nacho una persona increíble con un don excepcional para guiarnos por los mejores rincones de estambul antigua, los recomiendo 100% y claro que volveremos a esta ciudad tan encantadora Translate this opinion into English.

Hello, we took the opportunity to do this free tour before taking our cruise. It was an unforgettable experience, especially with our guide, Nacho, an incredible person with an exceptional gift for guiding us through the best corners of ancient Istanbul. I recommend them 100% and we will definitely return to this charming city. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 28 / 2025

Patricia Flores Moratorio

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with friends

Nuestro guia Naci o Nacho para sus amigos españoles ;) fue un gran guia divertido y muy bueno explicando! Y eso que éramos mucha gente (unos 50) y aun así se le escuchaba bien y mantenía la atencion del grupo por 3h. También nos dio buenos consejos para los museos, restaurantes y sitios de interés como masajes. Muy recomendable! Translate this opinion into English.

Our guide, Naci, or Nacho to his Spanish friends ;) was a great, fun guide who was very good at explaining things! Even though there were a lot of us (about 50), he was still very audible and held the group's attention for three hours. He also gave us great tips for museums, restaurants, and places of interest, such as massages. Highly recommended! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 26 / 2025

Dumarsé

Oviedo, Spain

I travelled with my partner

La excursión con Yasin ha sido muy interesante, ha explicado perfectamente la historia de Estambul, lugares históricos, curiosidades, información de interes...y todo de una forma sencilla, amena y divertida. Muy recomendable realizar esta excursión!!! Muchas gracias Yasin. Translate this opinion into English.

The tour with Yasin was very interesting. He perfectly explained the history of Istanbul, its historical sites, interesting facts, and interesting information, all in a simple, enjoyable, and fun way. I highly recommend this tour! Thank you so much, Yasin. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 25 / 2025

Jacquie

Málaga, Spain

I travelled with friends

Our guide Pinar was incredible, full of energy, she took the trouble to take into consideration the needs of every member of the group. Whatever we asked her about she knew the answer to. I´ve done several free tours and without doubt she has been the best guide. Thank you Pinar!

I travelled with friends

Sep / 25 / 2025

Sol

Sevilla, Spain

I travelled with friends

Una pena, porque normalmente los free tours que hago suelen transmitir mucho mas, no se si es porque no estaba receptiva o el guía no supo trasladar la importancia de esos monumentos y el entorno donde estábamos. Si vuelvo a Estambul volveré a intentarlo otra vez pero con otro guía, no voy a nombrarlo porque puede que no tuviese su mejor día, si bien he de decir que las explicaciones que daba las tenía mas que aprendidas y no decía nada espontáneo.

I travelled with friends

Lamentamos que la experiencia no haya cumplido tus expectativas en la transmisión de la importancia de los monumentos. Nuestros guías son profesionales, pero tomaremos en cuenta tu comentario para mejorar. Esperamos que disfrutes de una experiencia más satisfactoria en el futuro.

Sep / 24 / 2025

Cristina

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Free Tour excelente, te cuentan la historia de Estambul, te dan consejos, te orientan. Yasin ha sido muy buen guía, muy simpático y te resuelve todas las dudas que tengas. También hice el tour en barco por el Bósforo y es muy recomendable, te dan opción a, bajarte en el lado asiático y allí te explican lo que hay q ver allí y te enseñan a volver por tu cuenta a la parte de Europa. En el caso q no quieras bajar en la parte de Asia te llevan de vuelta a donde has cogido el barco. Translate this opinion into English.

Excellent free tour. They tell you the history of Istanbul, give you advice, and guide you. Yasin was a very good guide, very friendly, and answered any questions you might have. I also took the boat tour on the Bosphorus, which is highly recommended. They give you the option to get off on the Asian side, where they explain what to see and show you how to get back to the European side on your own. If you don't want to get off on the Asian side, they'll take you back to where you got off the boat. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 24 / 2025

Maria

Spain

I travelled with friends

Yasin fue un gran día. Carismático, profesional, culto y se preocupó en que todos tuviéramos la información que necesitábamos para seguir nuestras vacaciones por Estambul. Es muy buena idea empezar a conocer la ciudad con un free tour para hacerse una idea general de lo que puede ofrecer el lugar. Translate this opinion into English.

Yasin was a great day. He was charismatic, professional, and knowledgeable, and he made sure we all had the information we needed to continue our vacation in Istanbul. It's a great idea to start exploring the city with a free tour to get a general idea of what the place has to offer. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 24 / 2025

Anonymous

Valencia, Spain

I travelled with friends

En principio teníamos reservado el tour para las 11.00 h, y !nos lo anularon, ofreciéndonos la posibilidad de hacerlo a las 14.00 h. Y en cuanto a la información histórica dada x el guía muy básica y con demasiada información dirigida a la religión.

We had originally booked the tour for 11:00 a.m., but they cancelled it, offering us the option of doing it at 2:00 p.m. The historical information given by the guide was very basic and included too much religious information.

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Todos nuestros guías son profesionales del sector turístico, debidamente formados. En cuanto a los contenidos impartidos, estos son los que el tiempo y la experiencia les ha enseñado, que suelen ser del interés de los participantes. Aun así, siempre hay margen para seguir mejorando. Translate this opinion into English.

All of our guides are fully trained tourism professionals. As for the content taught, it's what time and experience have taught them, and it's generally of interest to participants. However, there's always room for further improvement. Opinion translated. Show original.

Sep / 24 / 2025

Camila Lozano

Bogotá, Colombia

I travelled with my partner

Excelente tour, recomendado para tomar el primer día de tu estadía en Estambul. Por qué? En nuestro caso en especial Yasin Oz, nuestro guía nos compartió tips de viajero, sobre transporte público, mejores horarios y días para visitar las atracciones turísticas de la ciudad, y los costos y diferencias de los tickets de cada lugar. Yasin fue extremadamente amable, tiene todo el carisma para compartir su conocimiento de forma entretenida y divertida, además su español es excelente! Gracias Yasin Translate this opinion into English.

Excellent tour, recommended for the first day of your stay in Istanbul. Why? In our particular case, Yasin Oz, our guide, shared travel tips on public transportation, the best times and days to visit the city's tourist attractions, and the costs and differences in ticket prices for each location. Yasin was extremely friendly; he has all the charisma to share his knowledge in an entertaining and fun way, and his Spanish is excellent! Thank you, Yasin. Opinion translated. Show original.

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