TURKEY · PRIVATE PALACE TOURS IN TURKEY
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 4 private palace tours in Turkey worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
A practical review of Istanbul’s private 8-hour tour, covering the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, cisterns, and Grand Bazaar.
“Could be better.. felt like should come without guide to see the places again”
Review of Istanbul’s private Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace tour, with guide quality, ticket costs, timing, highlights, and practical tips.
“Hussein was an absolutely wonderful guide. He is full of knowledge about our 2 locations. And was a very good communicator. Because of his work, we skipped the line of hundreds of people. When we come back, we will ask for him by name.”
Review this private Istanbul walking tour of Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, and Grand Bazaar, with tickets and practical tips.
“Our tour today with Furkan was wonderful! He made the city and its history come alive. He was flexible and took us to the Rustem Pasha and Zeyrek mosques, off the beaten path. But the highlight was a great tour of the Topkapi Palace. Thank you, Furkan, for a truly memorable experience!”
Review of Istanbul’s private 8-hour tour covering Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar.
“Tour guide Elgi chatted with driver during our "custom, private tour" (did not point out sites or provide any history). She became increasingly disinterested when we informed her that we were more interested in sites/learning about her beautiful country's history than being brought to stores she clearly had arrangements with to shop. The owner of one of the shops made an antisemitic comment.”
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