We had a very well organized trip with lots o...
Turkey | Sep 28 - Oct 2, 2026

Lisa
Lisa G.
Houston, TX | Reviewed on Oct 04, 2026

We had a very well organized trip with lots of activity planned in just a 3 day time frame. Our tour guide Mehmet was very knowledgable and easy to be with for 3 whole days! Buse was at our finger tips if we needed her. The drivers were on time and the rides clean and comfortable.

Hotel Review
The Artisan Hotel Istanbul

Nice spacious room. Good breakfast. Located close to Taksim Square. Staff was very polite.

Authenticity & Character
Modern hotel with nice rooms
Location
Close to Taksim square and the Bosphorus
Staff
Friendly and accomodating
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Istiklal Street Food Tour with Galata Tower
Istiklal Street Food Tour with Galata Tower
İstanbul

Enjoyed getting to know a bit more about culture of Istanbul and seeing the Tower.

Quality of Experience
Food
My personal taste that some items were not too tasty.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Old City Tour with Hagia Sophia and Topkapı Palace
Old City Tour with Hagia Sophia and Topkapı Palace
İstanbul

Very busy day to see all this together, but worth seeing them.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Two Continents tour with Dolmabahce Palace
Two Continents tour with Dolmabahce Palace
İstanbul

Palace gets quite busy, having a guide and pushing through is helpful.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide Mehmet helped to plan our day so I could actually step onto the Asia continent by taking us to a look out point park. Got to add another continent visited to my list LOL the park look out was great.
Transport
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
İstanbul

Enjoyed the entertainment. The food and timing by the staff was on point. Something you should do once while visiting Istanbul. Enjoyed having transportation to and from the event.

Quality of Experience
Food
Food was fine for serving over 100 people at one time. Offered a variety of Turkish dishes and a choice of 1 of 3 main courses.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Buse Nur Erkan