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• Amazing trip with a fantastic guide

  aniljdesai,May 17, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Our private guided tour of Istanbul with Eylem was one of the highlights of our trip to Turkey. From start to finish, she was exceptionally knowledgeable, warm, organised, and passionate about the incredible history and culture of Istanbul. We visited some of the city’s most iconic landmarks including Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, Taksim Square, the magnificent Suleymaniye Mosque, and the fascinating Iron Church. Eylem brought each location to life with engaging stories, historical insight, and local perspectives that we would never have discovered on our own. What made the experience truly special was the personalised attention and relaxed pace of the tour. Eylem was patient, attentive to our interests, and happy to answer every question. Her deep knowledge of Istanbul’s Byzantine and Ottoman heritage made the entire day both educational and unforgettable. If you are looking for a professional, friendly, and highly experienced private guide in Istanbul, we cannot recommend Eylem highly enough. A truly five-star experience in every way.

• A beautiful day in our shopping tour with the most amazing guide ever 🥰

  bonniemF9026TK,May 16, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Eyiem was just amazing and really made this tour about me and the friends I traveled with and gave us so many lasting memories. She is very knowledgeable and answered our many questions we had about the history and culture of Turkey

• Highly recommend Eylem’s tour

  Rhiannon C,Feb 17, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  I had a great time doing a solo tour with Eylem. She was so friendly and is deeply knowledgeable and passionate about Istanbul’s history, which was an added treat as we walked through the city to various shops! I loved meeting shop owners/artisans and learning about Turkish rugs + ceramics. I was only in town for a few days, but will not forget this tour and Elyem’s company. Highly recommend, especially for any women who are solo travelling and want a buddy for the day.

• Really nice experience, we enjoyed it a lot. Friendly guides and great places

  rabiaaL4802PS,Dec 16, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We went to the Grand Bazaar and also visited the Spice Bazaar. Everything was very nice. The products were amazing. The guides were very good and helpful as well. We were very satisfied and I would definitely recommend it to everyone.

• Wonderful journey through the Bazaar

  Deborah P,Nov 20, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We had the best shopping adventure with Ochay, she was very attentive to our needs and we were able to get everything on our list as well as learning history as we journeyed through the bazaars . We highly recommend this tour!

  

  

  

• If you go to Istanbul, take this tour with Elyem!!

  I6041VFkarenc,Oct 29, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  I didn’t realize when I booked this tour that it was a private tour, but I’m so glad that it was! Elyem is w wonderful guide, very knowledgeable and positive about the world, the country, and this community. She is charming and was able to draw a lot out of me, an essentially reserved person. Not only did we take in all the important sites in Istanbul, but Elyem also offered to help me make a few other stops, like mailing postcards. I throughly enjoyed my day with Elyem, and I highly recommend taking this tour with her.

  

• Insightful, vivid, unique gifts

  282katew,Oct 22, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Eylem was so helpful in finding unique and different gifts that were reasonably priced She also advised us on the percentages that were appropriate for bargaining.

• A wonderful 1 on 1 tour with great local knowledge. Eylem is fun, motivated and highly knowledgeable about the area.

  Expedition687487,Oct 5, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  A one on one local tour of the grand bizarre, Turkish rugs, lamps, jewellers, baklava and great Turkish coffee. I recommend this highly Eylem is a great guide who takes you to the Turkish spots you would not go on your own.

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Istanbul’s Shopping Tour of my Dreams!

  J1509QXsarahr,Sep 24, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  I cannot say enough good things about my tour and my guide, Eylem. I was intimidated to be traveling alone with a limited amount of time in Istanbul. And Eylem made my visit magical. The service, knowledge and care were impeccable. She met me at my hotel and instantly put me at ease, and proceeded to show me how to navigate the city. She gave me the ultimate shopping experience! We went to the grand bazaar and the spice market. Plus, I got behind the scenes looks at some of the most amazing rugs, lamps and ceramic vendors. And we even stopped for a coffee and pastries. I ended the tour with many treasures to take home and a new friend. Plus, she made sure I was dropped off safely for my next appointment. I will recommend Eylem to all my friends and clients and I hope to book with her myself when I return.

  

  

• A great Istanbul layover shopping tour with a knowledgable guide

  Dana M,Jul 16, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Eylem was a fun, engaging, flexible and very knowledgable tour guide. We only had time for a 4 hour shopping tour before we had to leave for the airport. Without sacrificing any of the stops in our prescheduled tour, Eylem made sure we could finish on time. She was generous in sharing information along the way that extended beyond the shopping tour sharing her knowledge of the city’s history and culture ( she also is certified to give historical tours). We had a couple of specific items we wanted to buy and she directed us to the perfect businesses to buy these reputably. She was delightful to be with and we hope to tour with her again in the near future.

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