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Hi! My name is Şahika. A native Istanbul-er (I hate İstanbulite) I spent several years living in other diverse and fast-paced cities including Houston, Boston and London. I think I can give you a unique perspective of Istanbul comparing it to other metropolis and ultimately showcase how it is like no other city in the world.
I am an avid traveler myself and I deeply treasure the spontaneous connections created on the road; purely out of shared curiosity and an unspoken agreement to share a moment together. I will be striving to create this convivial atmosphere on my own tours.
All went according plans. Cool views, cool guide tour, excellent pictures, all great. Im gonna recomend the tour.
the thing I enjoyed the most about this tour is that it makes you feel like you’re going around with your friend who’s both passionate and knowledgeable about the city. the guide is super open and talkative, throwing facts about the past and present of Istanbul and people’s life here. the terrace part was amazing, a unique spot from which you see both the city’s view and Galata Tower, 100% worth it. i’d recommend this tour to anyone who wants to explore the city in a chill atmosphere yet learn more about it
The tour was truly exceptional! Shaika was able to give us a vision of the historical evolution of the neighborhood and to present it to us as it is today through the eyes of those who live there. The tone of the tour was very conversational, as if we were talking between old friends. We moved through the streets of Galata alternating historical buildings with bars, clubs and local traditions, overwhelmed by the lively atmosphere of Istanbul's nightlife. At the end of the tour some of us stayed together to go for a drink with Shaika and conclude in the best way a great experience. The view from the private terrace is absolutely unmissable, it is worth coming to Istanbul just to go up there and look at the city at 360 degrees.
Best índie/hipster tour ever!
Şahika was an incredible guide- she combined rich historical knowledge with insights into contemporary life in Istanbul, taking us to hidden gems across the city that most tours completely miss. I've visited Istanbul several times before, but this was the first time I truly experienced it through the eyes of a local. Thank you so much! :) Highly recommend.
