Cratus Tour- Istanbul Day Tours
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Senar D
1 contribution
May 2015 • Friends
Together with a bunch of friends, I spent a day to explore the hidden gems of Istanbul. Tayfun was not only a good guide but excellent company as well. I highly recommend him to anyone visiting Istanbul.
Written March 26, 2016
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Hi Senar
Thank you very much for your kind comments..
Best Regards
Tayfun Diker
Written April 1, 2016
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Ahmed S
Boston, MA1 contribution
Apr 2015 • Friends
Tyfun is a great tour guide. He has a massive knowledge of history, He also knows all the nooks and crannies of Istanbul. I had several tours with him. He made the tour enjoyable, fun and entertaining. He is fluent in English and can easily explain and tells the history of places and attractions. Having tours with Tyfun is a must once you get to Istanbul. Highly recommended.
Written March 25, 2016
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Salam Ahmed
Thank you very much for your kind comments..
Best Regards
Tayfun Diker
Written April 1, 2016
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93siab
Dibrugarh, India5 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
So first things first, Istanbul is one of the most beautiful cities that exist but even more beautiful than the city itself is its flavour. For that, you will need Tyfun.
We took a private tour so we could go about at our own time and pace. And then we met Tyfun. It took all of 5 minutes to forget that we just met him 5 minutes back!
We didn't have to worry about a thing. He is one of the most fun people i have met in life. We met him as our guide and returned with a friend. He knows everything. He actually knows everything! His knowledge of Istanbul will blow your mind off. It actually feels like he lived with the Ottomans and everyone else!
So you don't have to sit and plan any itinerary with him. You just have to tell him your mood and he'll find a way to make your day. Ensuring you've completed your checklist without making you feel like you are on a mission.
And if you like the non-touristy stuff, he knows every nook and corner of the city. Not only that, he'll make sure you get there the fastest way possible. He can get you coffees and meals you'll always keep taking about for the rest of your life.
I don't know from where he gets all that energy. You might be tired at the end of the day but he will be just as energetic when you met him for breakfast.
And not one word i have written above is an exaggeration. If you have met him you will know its true and if you haven't you have to. You can see his big big smile in the pictures :) and he'll make sure you leave Istanbul with a smile as big as his.
No trip of mine to Istanbul will be complete without a baklava with Tyfun.
We took a private tour so we could go about at our own time and pace. And then we met Tyfun. It took all of 5 minutes to forget that we just met him 5 minutes back!
We didn't have to worry about a thing. He is one of the most fun people i have met in life. We met him as our guide and returned with a friend. He knows everything. He actually knows everything! His knowledge of Istanbul will blow your mind off. It actually feels like he lived with the Ottomans and everyone else!
So you don't have to sit and plan any itinerary with him. You just have to tell him your mood and he'll find a way to make your day. Ensuring you've completed your checklist without making you feel like you are on a mission.
And if you like the non-touristy stuff, he knows every nook and corner of the city. Not only that, he'll make sure you get there the fastest way possible. He can get you coffees and meals you'll always keep taking about for the rest of your life.
I don't know from where he gets all that energy. You might be tired at the end of the day but he will be just as energetic when you met him for breakfast.
And not one word i have written above is an exaggeration. If you have met him you will know its true and if you haven't you have to. You can see his big big smile in the pictures :) and he'll make sure you leave Istanbul with a smile as big as his.
No trip of mine to Istanbul will be complete without a baklava with Tyfun.
Written March 25, 2016
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Hey Sia
Thank you very much for your nice comments..
Tayfun
Written April 1, 2016
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Alaa A
1 contribution
Mar 2016 • Friends
The trip was amazing with our Tour Guide Tayfun, it was fun, intertaining & useful. I would recommend him to any friend travelling to Istanbul. And i hope to repeat the experience at the near future.
Written March 24, 2016
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Thank you very much for your kind comments..
Best Regards
Tayfun Diker
Written April 1, 2016
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Ines Martinez E
Toronto, Canada41 contributions
Sep 2015 • Couples
Tyfun was an amazing tour guide.
He knows and tells the history of each place in a very clear and interesting way! We enjoyed and lived the city in a way that we would experience if wasn't for him. He took my husband to a soccer game with him and his friends and he had a blast !!!!! Unbeatable !!!!
He knows and tells the history of each place in a very clear and interesting way! We enjoyed and lived the city in a way that we would experience if wasn't for him. He took my husband to a soccer game with him and his friends and he had a blast !!!!! Unbeatable !!!!
Written March 23, 2016
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Hello Ines
Thank you very much for your kind comments..
Best Regards
Tayfun Diker
Written April 1, 2016
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jiannuzo
Rochester, NY10 contributions
Jul 2015 • Family
This was one of the most professional, informative, and enjoyable tours that I have ever been on. My family and I are from the United States and have relations in Turkey, so have been to Istanbul multiple times. I have been there three visits myself, but I have not experienced Istanbul as well as with Tayfun! He brought us to many of the usual attractions, such as the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, but had such greater insight and information than we had ever learned before on other tours. As well, he brought us off the beaten path of a normal tour so that we could truly experience the culture and city of Istanbul. Everyone in my family had an amazing experience and have already recommended Tayfun to our friends and family looking to travel to Turkey. If you want to have the best time possible in Istanbul, please go to Tayfun!
Written March 8, 2016
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Hey Man
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Tayfun Diker
Written April 1, 2016
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Juliana007
Ottawa, Canada7 contributions
Sep 2015 • Couples
My friends and I spent a few days discovering Istanbul and learning about the history, the architecture, the culture, the religion, the food and everything that there was to know about Istanbul, one of the most amazing cities in the world. We are so grateful for having had Tayfun as our guide as it allowed us to have the best possible learning experience about a culture and a place that was so mysterious to us. Highly, highly recommended!
Written February 26, 2016
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Thank you very much Juliana
That's very kind of you
Regards
Written February 28, 2016
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Robyn Pickett
Invercargill, New Zealand352 contributions
Mar 2015 • Family
Travelling. And in particular travelling with a tour guide. It’s not just about knowledge. It’s about feeling at ease and a connection with the people and the place, the culture through the tour guide.
We found Tyfun (pronounced Typhoon) to be a top-class tour guide. His knowledge of Istanbul was immense and we know the information we were given and were able to absorb was just the tip of the iceberg.
It was immediate the feeling of ease of having him has our guide. He was incredibly professional and seemed to know what was in-keeping (for knowledge he could provide and pace) for what we were looking for on our day-tour of Istanbul. We were a family of four travelling (including two children 10 & 8 years).
Our son (10 years) gives him 5 out of 5 and says “I really like his vibe”
Our daughter (8 years) also gives him a 5 out of 5 and says “he was a REALLY good whistler”
We had a great day with him and a wonderful insight and familiarisation into Istanbul. It was a pleasure to meet this man. We thank him for his recommendations for the days we planned to explore on our own. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him and Istanbul and Turkey to others!
We found Tyfun (pronounced Typhoon) to be a top-class tour guide. His knowledge of Istanbul was immense and we know the information we were given and were able to absorb was just the tip of the iceberg.
It was immediate the feeling of ease of having him has our guide. He was incredibly professional and seemed to know what was in-keeping (for knowledge he could provide and pace) for what we were looking for on our day-tour of Istanbul. We were a family of four travelling (including two children 10 & 8 years).
Our son (10 years) gives him 5 out of 5 and says “I really like his vibe”
Our daughter (8 years) also gives him a 5 out of 5 and says “he was a REALLY good whistler”
We had a great day with him and a wonderful insight and familiarisation into Istanbul. It was a pleasure to meet this man. We thank him for his recommendations for the days we planned to explore on our own. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him and Istanbul and Turkey to others!
Written February 18, 2016
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Hello Robyn
Thank you very much for your kind comments..
Best Regards
Tayfun Diker
Written April 1, 2016
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Evka1984
Istanbul, Türkiye1 contribution
Jul 2015 • Friends
I've cooperated with Tayfun few times when I was leading foreign tourist groups and I have to say that he has rich knowledge about the palces he guides you through. What makes him different from other guides I had chance to work with is that he is really passionate about what he is doing and that makes the day with him really enjoyable. So if you are looking for someone professional and positive you are in the right place.
Written February 18, 2016
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Hi Eva
Thank you very much for your kind comments..
Best Regards
Tayfun Diker
Written April 1, 2016
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Zee E
Lac La Biche, Canada5 contributions
Sep 2015 • Family
Tayfun the guide is awesome! Met us at the airport and made all arrangements for me and my family. He speaks perfect English and answered any questions we had about the city. We were able to skip all the long lines at the popular sites because he is accredited and as such has special privileges to skip queues. Very caring and knowledgeable on all the sites, accommodating and had advice on all the places to visit and was even available to answer questions for us after hours. Very reasonably priced and he will go out of his way to make sure you have everything you need. I would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Turkey!
Written February 11, 2016
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Salamualaykum Zeyad
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Tayfun Diker
Written April 1, 2016
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Best Guide Ever!
My friends and I spent a few days discovering Istanbul and learning about the history, the architecture, the culture, the religion, the food and everything that there was to know about Istanbul, one of the most amazing cities in the world. We are so grateful for having had Tayfun as our guide as it allowed us to have the best possible learning experience about a culture and a place that was so mysterious to us. Highly, highly recommended!
Juliana
Written February 24, 2016
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