Istanbul Tour Studio

Istanbul Tour Studio

Istanbul Tour Studio
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City ToursMulti-day ToursWalking ToursPrivate Tours
9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
About
Istanbul Tour Studio is a boutique travel agency that creates perfectly designed experiences across Istanbul and the rest of Turkey. We offer fully customized and turn-key travel options for you to enjoy unforgettable journeys. We provide a range of services to leisure and corporate travelers, as well as discerning bon-vivants and adventurists. Our team passionately and carefully takes care of your Turkey trip at each step: We offer made-to-order travel planning, daily tours, multiple-day private itineraries, luxury transportation, airport welcoming, along with VIP and celebrity hosting.
Istanbul, Türkiye

Awards
Travelers' Choice
2024

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Nairobi, Kenya103 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 • Friends
We worked on our itinerary with Gamze from Istanbul Tour studio and settled on 6 days in Istanbul, three in Cappadocia and finally five in Kas. We were advised and guided on what to include in our daily programme and what resulted was way beyond our imagination. Our time in Istanbul was very special both because of the location of our Airbnb and also because of our two guides - Elvan (for three days) and Emre (for two days. All our flights were on time and our boading passes were issued by the company. In Cappadocia the hotel was spectacular (Taskonakar set in the caves) and our guide Nihat was outstanding in his knowledge and assistance in every way - also recommending restaurants/bars etc. Our last few days in Kas was at our own personal request and yet all the flights etc worked like clockwork. Gamze was in constant communication with us to monitor that our itinerary was going as planned and giving practical information, where needed. For my three friends, it was their first time to visit Turkiye and for sure it will not be their last. We all plan to revisit in the not too distant future. The weather was perfect (although Cappadocia became cold while we were there). The food, people, history and of course the unforgettable balloon tour in Cappadocia will stay in our hearts always. Thank you so much Istanbul Tour Studio.
Written October 25, 2024
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Kate P
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 • Family
I was so happy to "come across" Istanbul Tour Studio and its positive reviews when I was researching options for a private tour of Istanbul for the one day we would have there while on a cruise. After I contacted the company, they worked with me to structure the time to best meet our interests and were very responsive and helpful. The person assigned to us for the day, Emre, was an excellent guide and we appreciated and enjoyed his expertise in ensuring we made the most of our brief time in Istanbul. We certainly would never have been able to cover so much ground if we had been left to our own devices. His in-depth knowledge of Turkish culture and history was also invaluable. I highly recommend this company for those seeking a private guide during a visit to Istanbul.
Written October 24, 2024
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caroline d
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
We had read a wonderful review of Istanbul Tour Studio and we can safely say it more than surpassed our expectations. We had hesitated over needing a tour, but were proven of the benefits throughout multiple moments of our full day with our outstanding your guide, Aysem. We chose the Ottoman tour. Right from the start Aysem had a great sense of humour, intelligence and insight into what would interest us - from unusual side streets to discover, to small treats in the market, to broad views of Istanbul to small recommendations on where to find the best street food to the best quiet roof terrace for a beer. the day will by far by the most memorable of our visit here, and will stay with us long after we’ve arrived back home. She also went above and beyond on her time with us, into the evening. We very much enjoyed her company and her deep expertise and very much recommend her historical knowledge and easy company. The tour itself covered the great mosques, and the palace, all the key sites. We walked, which if you’re able, would strongly recommend.
Written January 2, 2024
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Paul K
Chicago, IL113 contributions
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Nov 2023 • Couples
Istanbul was at the top of my list to visit since high school due to its rich Roman & Ottoman histories. The history, sites, and continued vibrancy have just been a natural attraction to me.

This year my wife and I finally made the trip happen and we wanted to do it right seeing as much as possible while still building in some flexible time after seeing a lot of the city.

After much research, we believed that Istanbul Tour Studio would be the perfect partner as it has excellent themed tours. It did not disappoint from the first inquiries. Özge was incredibly helpful, flexible, and communicative in helping us pick the right tours based on our interests and establishing a perfect agenda.

We had a week in Istanbul and proceeded with four themed tours including ‘Flavor of Two Continents’ which is a perfect way to start a trip, ‘The Magnificent Ottomans’, ‘I Have One Day in Istanbul’, and ‘Fener, Balat, and Golden Horn.’ Overall, these tours were a perfect combination to see a vast diversity of neighborhoods and cultures Istanbul offers. Next trip, I would book ‘Spiritual Sunday Walk’, ‘A Day on the Bosphorus’, and ‘The Rise of Byzantium.’

These tours were great because we had a fantastic guide, Betül! She is very knowledgeable, kind, and patient and enhanced our appreciation for major sites such as Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque, and Rüstem Pasha Mosque. She also gave many amazing recommendations for sites, restaurants, and shopping when we were in our own and was always responsive to questions. We had the perfect guide in Betül and I hope we can have her again on our next visit to Turkey.

Istanbul has been my favorite vacation ever and Istanbul Tour Studio was a major part of making this a great trip!
Written December 9, 2023
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Mark R
Sydney, Australia8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2024 • Family
We chose two full-day tours to see the great sights of old Istanbul. They were “I Have One Day in Istanbul” and “Magnificent Ottomans”.

Our guide Vulkan was brilliant. He started with questions about our interests, then an overview of the long history of Byzantium, Constantinople, and Istanbul. Then we agreed what we should go and see each day.

Having a private guide for just the two of us worked very well. It was easy for us to follow Vulkan in crowds and keep up with everything he said.

Such good days – on Day 1 the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern and Grand Bazaar, then all morning of Day 2 at the extraordinary Topkapi Palace followed by the a quick pass through the Spice Market on the way to Rustem Pasha Mosque and Sulimaniye Mosque.

Lots of walking (15,000 steps each day!) while Vulkan provided fascinating descriptions of everything we visited and saw in passing.

There were plenty of photo opportunities and nice stops for coffee and lunch in quiet cafes. A highlight of Day 1 was visiting Punto, a family seller of high grade hand made carpets where we saw a demonstration of carpet weaving technique, and yes we bought a small carpet.

We finished Day 2 with a great sense of understanding the grand architecture, the great men and women of the past, and the broad sweep of historical events that this magnificent city has seen across more than two thousand years.
Written September 17, 2024
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MAV1707
Paris, France93 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Family
Thanks to Istanbul Tour Studio, we had an unforgettable stay.
I had entrusted them with the mission of completely organizing our stay (hotel, visits, restaurants), to celebrate my mother's 90th birthday.
They made this moment an extraordinary journey!
Even our regular friends from Istanbul were blown away by this grandiose organization.
A more than professional, responsive team, attentive to our needs and desires.
We had the chance to discover Istanbul in the best conditions, with an exceptional guide, speaking perfect French, and taking us to all the best places for shopping, a driver driving a limousine worthy of the tales of 1001 nights, a unique cruise on the Bosphorus.
In short, we returned reluctantly, but with stars in our eyes.
We will definitely return but only with Istanbul Tout Studio!
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Written November 14, 2023
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Dear Marie-Antoine, I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for taking the time to share your positive experience with Istanbul Tour Studio. Your glowing review not only warms our hearts but also serves as a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team. We are thrilled to learn that your travel experience with us met or exceeded your expectations. Knowing that we played a part in creating memorable moments for you is truly the greatest reward for us. Once again, thank you for choosing Istanbul Tour Studio and for sharing your positive thoughts on TripAdvisor. We look forward to welcoming you back on board for more incredible journeys in the future. Wishing you safe and joyful travels always! Warm regards,
Written November 21, 2023
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Blanca
Valencia, Spain3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022
We took a private 4 hours walking tour, visiting Blue Mosque, Saint Sophia Mosque and Underground Cistern. From the very beginning, the tour guide (Yasemin) was very professional and efficient. She met us at the lobby and took us to the Hippodrome of Constantinople by tram. She had already booked all the museum tickets for the tour and knew all the tricks to not waste too much time in queues, She even adapted the tour timing to my 9-year-old son rhythm, which was very helpful. When the tour was finished, she even walked with us on her way back home to the Grand Bazaar and suggested us a few great places.
The tour exceeded all our expectations. Istanbul Tour Studios is worthy of the five stars and I highly recommend it.
Written September 3, 2022
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Azziep
Cookham Dean, UK3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022
I have been travelling through Istanbul for a number of years now always to get to another location in Turkey and have been trying to make time to see the sites. I finally arranged this half-day tour for me and my son to see the key sites of Istanbul through the Istanbul Tour Studio and I can't recommend it more highly. The team responded to all my queries in a timely manner and were able to tailor the experience to what we needed (I was travelling with my 9-year-old who would have struggled with a full day).

On the day of the tour, the tour guide (Nilgun) met us in the lobby and we were taken by a private car to the key sites. Nilgun Khanom not only talked us through the key sites of the tour but as we drove around she was able to give us a tour of Istanbul as a city. She even suggested a great place for my son to try traditional Turkish ice cream. The car was clean and the driver was incredibly courteous.

All in all a fantastic day and I would definitely be booking more tours via the Istanbul Tour Studio in the future.
Written July 30, 2022
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Jp S
Manila, Philippines22 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2025 • Solo
I have used this agency mostly when I visit Istanbul in the past & they have been always professional. As I had a free day & I have mostly seen many attractions in Istanbul, I decided to go on a quick day trip to another city. I have always wanted to visit Ephesus & the agency arranged everything from my hotel pick up, to my airfare & tour guide. Also went to the House of the Virgin Mary after the ruins of Ephesus. The agency always provides top notch guides who feel more like a friend than a jaded guide. This is what I liked about working with this agency as they quite know what I want after working with them numerous times. Thank you as always & looking forward to my next trip
Written January 18, 2025
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Explorer635162
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022
On our private one day Istanbul Tour we visited the main historical sights and got to know the city form a culinary point of view. Our guide Esin was very experienced and responsive to our wishes and readily answered every question. The information we got about the city in the short amount of time was amazing and I would recommend the tour to every first-time visitor as a must-do.
Written March 21, 2022
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