Last update:March 4, 2026 at 22:27
Amazing free walking tour! Our guide was very friendly, answered every question and gave us a great first insight into life in Istanbul. The perfect start to our trip. Would Highly recommend!
Şahika war eine fantastische Guide, die die FreeTour zu einem echten Highlight meines Istanbul-Aufenthalts gemacht hat. Obwohl ich zum Zeitpunkt der Tour bereits sechs Tage in der Stadt war, hat sie mir fast ausschließlich neue Ecken und Perspektiven gezeigt – fernab der üblichen touristischen Trampelpfade. Sie vermittelt Geschichten unglaublich lebendig, mit viel Humor und spürbarer Liebe zu ihrer Stadt, sodass man ihr stundenlang zuhören möchte. Besonders gut haben mir die kleinen Anekdoten und Mythen gefallen, mit denen sie historische Fakten verknüpft und so ein stimmiges Bild von Istanbul zwischen Vergangenheit und Gegenwart zeichnet. Gleichzeitig achtet sie darauf, die Gruppe mitzunehmen, Fragen zu beantworten und immer wieder praktische Tipps für weitere Erkundungen zu geben. Wer Istanbul nicht nur „abhaken“, sondern wirklich erleben will, ist bei Şahika genau richtig – ich würde ihre Tour jederzeit weiterempfehlen.
Shahika was very knowledgeable and had a good sense of humour. I really enjoyed her tour, and her style of delivery. It was definitely the highlight of my trip!
An unforgettable way to experience Istanbul. Seeing the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia at night was truly magical—quiet, glowing, and full of atmosphere. Emrah is an excellent guide with a real talent for storytelling; he brings history to life in a warm and engaging way. From the hidden world of the Basilica Cistern to the romantic story of Hürrem Sultan Hamam, every stop felt meaningful. The tour was relaxed, immersive, and beautifully paced. If you want to feel the soul of Istanbul and see the city from a different perspective, this night walk with Emrah is highly recommended.
Emrah was gracious enough to come into the city when I was the only person signed up for the tour. He took his dedication to being reliable and a good representative of Guru to an astounding level. What a knowledgeable and wonderful guide! Thanks SO much.
Incredibly knowledgeable and wow, such a good storyteller as well. She managed to turn centuries of complex events into an understandable and entertaining story. A great companion for understanding this beautiful city
Go on this delightfully enchanting tour. You’ll thank yourself later
Emrah was exceedingly professional, knowledgeable, kind, and attentive to our needs. He provided a fascinating history of Istanbul and its surrounding historical monuments. He even brought us into a cafe to warm up (it was 2 degrees) and served us tea and water. Truly memorable experience, one of the best GuruWalk guides available!
This tour took place in exceptionally cold and sometimes rain weather, yet Emrah checked in we were all ok, provided shelter whilst he could and half way through took us for a warm in a cafe with a complimentary cup of tea whilst he talked more about the area. The tour itself was very interesting and we learned a lot about the main area, Emrahs English is very good and he made sure he also answered lots of questions that the group had. Highly recommend Emrah and this tour as a could introduction to the Blue mosque and hippodrome area of Istanbul
Never imagined I'd get so much from a tour! Sahika was super friendly and informative. She made the route we went through come alive!!
I had such a great time on this tour and would recommend it to anyone who wants to experience the city beyond the usual tourist spots. Our guide Sahika was knowledgeable and engaging, sharing stories and insights you wouldn’t find in a guidebook, and the route took us through vibrant neighbourhoods full of character and hidden gems. The whole experience felt more like exploring the city with a local friend than being on a tour. A fantastic way to see a different, cooler side of Istanbul.
I gained a new admiration of Istanbul and its people, one of the best tours I've ever been on thanks to our guide
Emrah is a amazingly knowledgeable and a pro guide. He brings a local warmth and interacts with you like a friend. I did the tour in January, he was super flexible, he took us in the local tea shop, and told us stories over Turkish tea in a warm environment. He is a must when you visit Istanbul. I will reach out to him again !
Friendly and very knowledgeable, highly recommended
best tour guide in istanbul! the Cool Tour of Istanbul and was great. Easy pace, interesting stories, and spots I wouldn’t have found on my own. definitely recommend!!!
Much recommended :) Emrah makes it both entertaining and informative.
It was a wonderful experience! Besides the wholesome informations and insightful observations she brought forward about the culture and the history, we really enjoyed exploring this beautiful city. Thank you Sahika:) Highly recommended!
Emrah is a big guide who is able to connect people to the soul and the heart of Istanbul
Emrah was amazing! He provided a ton of helpful information and answered all our questions. This was my first tour in Istanbul and it was a fantastic intro and overview of the city. It helped me get a lay of the land, history, and city. Couldn’t have asked for a better tour. I highly recommend this tour to everyone!
Guida spettacolare. Super consigliata
Siamo rimasti piacevolmente sorpresi, il tour è stato molto bello, la guida Emrah ci ha dato tante informazioni chiare, rispondendo a tutte le nostre domande. Ha una padronanza ottima dell'inglese ed è molto simpatico. Consigliatissimo
Emrah is very informative, very entertaining and very helpful.
Ha spiegato tutto con molta chiarezza prendendo tutto il tempo necessario. Sempre disponibile per rispondere alle nostre domande. Ho considerato Emrah molto professionale e consiglio vivamente il suo tour
All ok 👍
Very nice tour, a lot of info :)