We had 4 days in Istanbul, found the first night daunting in the Old Town. But had booked the Istanbul old and new tour for the next day. First urban adventure was finding the office, hidden behind the carpet sellers Sunday display. Over the magic carpets we met Cagilar who brought us on the best city tour we have ever done. Relaxed, well-paced, Cagilar is clearly proud of his country and supremely well informed and seemed happy to talk about cultural and political topics,and to answer practical queries as well as give the historical info. It felt like strolling around the town with a friend. The tour was a great introduction to Istanbul, it helped us to feel in the groove of the city and set us up to really make the most of the rest of our short visit. Don't do this tour if you enjoy just looking at lovely buildings and hearing history. Do it if you love exploring the city and trying to get a feel for the life of the people who live there.

Akin Karakas was an absolutely amazing tour guide. My husband and I had the greatest experience seeing things we would have never found on our own plus the little stories and personal experiences he had to share made it even that much more interesting. If we get to return to Istanbul (the fortune teller lady said we would) then I would most defientely want to book another tour with them. Kate Drummond was the lady helping set us up. When we arrived at the office (a bit early) she sat and visited with us and told us even more interesting tid bits about daily life in Turkey. Even after the tour when looking for places for dinner she was extremely helpful in answering questions. I would love to spend an afternoon drinking tea with her, she was incredibly interesting.

Both tour guides are very knowledgeable and pleasant. They are very customer oriented and extremely friendly. We went over our four hours tour and it didn't bother them at all. I appreciate very much their professionalism. They also provided lots of interesting facts and history about the Istanbul City which I would like to come back and visit again in the future. Thank you.

I got the impression that the guide's mind was, at times, elsewhere however I was aware that he had just returned from an 8 day trip - maybe he was tired. I had a great experience the previous day with a more talkative & enthusiastic guide and that impacted upon my expectations. I did feel that some of the things I had expected to do & see were rushed through, especially when I had a chance later on to review the itinerary & match it to the experience. The guide however was enthusiastic, especially about the longer trips available throughout Turkey, & passionate about his country & culture. Overall, it was great & MUCH MUCH better than the next day when I was with a different company on the Golden Horn/Bosphorous cruise. The guide's description for the longer trips has made me determined to go back (when I have saved up) & experience more of Turkey.

Booking service was very good and fast, but after this disappointing in all aspects: Unmotivated guide, respect for other cultures completely missing ("Germany is so boring", "I don't like French", "Uhi...Russians...").If somebody don't like tourist, she should not work as a guide!! Another example: Guide: "There is a Catholic church in this inner backyard" We: "Oh nice, is it worth to visit it from inside" Guide: "Do it if you want. I was already in there" Hey?!? I mean, she is the guide! Of course she was already everywhere.... Just one word: crappy

I did three tours with Kiymet and she was great !!!!!!!!!