Historical Old City and Local Lively Areas in 2 Days

William A I.United States

On Sept. 8 & 9 we had the pleasure of Çiçek “the rose of Istanbul” guiding us through the wondrous sites of the old and new cities. Çiçek is an energetic and personable guide who shared great knowledge of the major sites; Topkapi, Hagia Sophia, and Blue Mosque as well as knowing the cultural mores of the Turkish people and their customs, history, and foods. What a totally wondrous 2 day experience for us! Great sites, great food, great shopping for uniquely Turkish items , and a great guide! We heartily recommend Çiçek’s tour to you! Only advice is wear comfortable walking shoes and bring your energy. She will take care of the rest of your touring curiosities!

Hiring Cicek elevated the experience. What I found fascinating was learning about Turkish & Muslim culture from a local. The history here - the collision of east and west, old and nee. Greeks to Romans to Ottomans. Remarkable. Cicek is knowledgeable and warm. She is adaptable to suit your needs as we found. Thank you Cicek for an unforgettable experience.

Cicek was a super knowledgeable and engaging guide. We had a fantastic two days with her seeing all the iconic sites and more. We also learned a lot of Turkish like and culture. She had to pivot some plans due to the Istanbul Marathon but we still saw everything. Highly recommended!!

5 stars are not enough stars for this guide. Cicek went way above in giving us a spectacular tour of Istanbul over 2 days. She shifted our plan to make it easier for us. She showed us a side of Istanbul that has made our trip! If anyone we know ever comes to Istanbul, we will highly recommend her!!

My husband and I had to the pleasure of spending two days in Istanbul with Çiçek as our guide, and it was an exceptional experience. Our itinerary included all the major landmarks, but what made the tour truly special were the additional sights and hidden corners of the city that only a local expert could reveal. Çiçek is incredibly knowledgeable, well-organised, and adaptable — even the rain didn’t faze her. She managed every detail seamlessly and kept the experience engaging and insightful throughout. She’s also simply a delight to be with — warm, professional, and passionate about her city. We would highly recommend Çiçek to anyone looking for a deeper, more personal understanding of Istanbul. A truly memorable guide!

Cheryl & David P.United States

Highly recommend this 2 day walking tour. We thoroughly enjoyed our guide and all of the sites. So much history and beauty in this wonderful city.