Private Istanbul Grand Tour-Skip The Ticket Lines

Ali was absolutely fantastic. We had a great day with him and learned so much not only about the history of Istanbul, but also the Turkish culture. All of us loved having him guide us around this amazing city. He also gave us multiple restaurant recommendations and did not steer us wrong. We loved everything! Thank you Ali for a great start to our trip!

Ali was knowledgeable and professional, as well as interesting and personable. 10/10. Highly recommend.

Ali was fantastic. Definitely recommend him for others coming to Istanbul.

Ali is terrific. He is very knowledgeable and adapted the itinerary during our day with him to better address our interests. We would highly recommend him.

Ali is a great guide and this tour covers all the must-see sites you can fit in one day. He knows all the ins and outs of every place and does his best to avoid huge crowds and lines. If this is your first time in Istanbul (or you are a cruise ship passenger) this is a tour to get.

We booked a tour with Ali to tour Istanbul while in port on a cruise. Ali worked with us on a customized tour to see not only the more touristy sites, but also the more local side of the city (our favorite pat). He imparted his love for the city & his knowledge of the sites in a way that wasn't overwhelming but kept us asking for more. Given the traffic & crowds, it was nice to have a local navigating for us. The little cafe he took us to for lunch was our favorite!