Seven Wonders of Istanbul Full Day Tour

This tour was a highlight of our trip. Semih is so incredibly knowledgeable about the history of Istanbul/Constantinople and its historical sites. He answered every question we had and was very flexible with his itinerary. He met us early so we could beat the crowds and he was very keen to ensure that every one of our group of 12 (ranging in age from 16 years to 76 years) was engaged and catered for. We toured the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern and the Spice Market. Semih also suggested a particular restaurant for lunch that we would never have found by ourselves - and they provide a banquet lunch that most of us rated the best meal we had on our 3-week trip! Delicious authentic Turkish cuisine. We absolutely loved Semih's tour and could not recommend him highly enough. Thanks Semih - from your Aussie friends :)

We had an incredible experience touring with Semih. His deep knowledge of history and archaeology brought the sites to life, and we truly appreciated how thoughtful and respectful he was throughout the day. He never pressured us to visit shops or buy anything—just pure, enriching exploration. Semih was incredibly helpful at the mosque and museums, guiding us with care and insight. He even gave us excellent recommendations for what to do the following day. Highly recommend touring with him if you want a meaningful, informative, and genuinely enjoyable experience!

Semih is an excellent guide. Personable, knowledgeable, flexible, and fun. We had a wonderful time leraning about the 7 Wonders of Istanbul and enjoying a delicious authentic lunch. Highly recommended.

We absolutely loved our 2-day tour of Istanbul with Semih! He effortlessly navigated us through the busy city on public transportation, past long ticket lines (we didn't wait in), and even helped negotiate souvenir purchases. I feel this would have been a totally different experience without his guidance. It's very evident the locals treat him with respect. We saw all the major sites we hoped to and he shared exactly the information we would want to know. The mosques were stunning. The restaurant he took us to for lunch was incredible. The markets were colorful and fun. We would recommend Semih and this tour to anyone who visits Istanbul!

My husband and I enjoyed two full day tours with Semih who was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We were met at our hotel for the Seven Wonders of Istanbul tour and used public transport to travel around Istanbul. We were able to avoid the long queues at attractions which allowed considerably more time to enjoy them. We also had a delicious meal at a restaurant which we would never had found if we had been on our own. Semih escorted us back to the hotel at the end of the day.

Semih was wonderful! He was so knowledgeable, helpful, and pleasant to be with. He modified our tour to cater it to exactly what we hoped. I would highly recommend booking a tour with Semih!