We had a wonderful experience with our tour guide Muhammad on the Small Group Food Tour. He was very knowledgeable about the history of Istanbul, took us to excellent eateries in both Karaköy and Kadıköy, and had a great sense of humor that made my wife and me quickly feel welcomed and enthusiastic about the experience. We would definitely recommend Muhammad as a tour guide and Free Istanbul Tours in general for the experiences it offers.

We had booked a free walking tour with Yunus Emre through the same operator and after being very happy with the tour decided to book a food tour. We really had a lovely time, our guide Ozge was really knowledgeable and friendly, we got to try really great food from places we would not have found ourselves and got to have a glimpse of Turkish lifestyle during that afternoon. We were delighted, thank you again!

Excellent content and delivery, it was very very dense ane educational and entertaining. The tour guide i was very knowledgeable and could answer every question.

I did the old and the alternative tour and both were excellent and informative. The guide was really knowledgable and friendly

Really intresting tour. I have learnt a lot! It was something new. Guide has really excellent english and polite approach

My wife and I took the Alternative Walking Tour / Parts Unknown at 2.30 pm and it was terrific. We have taken multiple walking tours and this was one of the best. The tour was really about the culture and lifestyle of everyday Turks and it was lead by a local tour guide. We visited a number of different places but the locations were less important than the narrative and personal stories of the guide. My wife and I had been traveling around Turkiye for the last 3 weeks and had many questions about customs and traditions of the country. All our questions were answered here. I have already recommended this tour to others. I also love the website of this company and the quick email respond to my reservation. I also liked that the walking tour ended right on time which is not easy to do but was appreciated.

We initially booked the Walking Tour and Food Tour. After the Walking Tour, we were so impressed, and enjoyed ourselves so much, that we decided to go on the Alternative Walking Tour. While the Main Walking Tour covers the famous sites, and delivers an excellent crash-course in Istanbul's long, long history, the Alternative Tour is an insight into all else: culture, politics, every day life. It was also nice to explore some quieter, local parts of the city. The Food Tour was also excellent, and definitely come hungry. For us, what makes an excellent tour different from one that's simply "good" is, of course, the Tour Guide. You will definitely be blessed if you are able to have Cumali in the lead. He was our Tour Guide for all of the tours! His passion for his job, professionalism, and his extensive knowledge of history made these some of the best tours we've ever done. If you go on one of these tours, I'm sure you'll hear that you actually have to study to be a licensed Tour Guide in Turkey. It's a four-year degree. And honestly, the quality is noticeable. Book a tour with these guys. You won't regret it!

We booked a free walking Tour through guruwalk with the request to pay a tip at the end of the tour. Cumali was excellent. He is a professionell tour guide. He gave alot of background Information about the history of the City. The presentation was very engaging. The Information about the great basar was also intersting. Please, be aware that there is no time to go shopping in the basar during the tour. You will need to go back on your own. I would recommend the tour to everybody who is new to Istanbul and is able to walk about 3 to 5 km.

My wife and I were in Istanbul for 2 days in May on a cruise ship and pre booked this Old Town walking tour on line before we arrived. Communication was great and the meeting location was easy to find. Jammara was our guide and he was very good. We were a group of 20, and Jammara walked us around for 2 hours 40 minutes and the tour was fabulous. We saw many sites, including inside the Blue Mosque as there was no queue when we walked past it, an unexpected bonus. At the end of the tour, he invited to us all to an authentic Turkish lunch at a restaurant he knew, which had fabulous views over Istanbul. It was actually great way to see the main sites of Istanbul and get a great feel for the place. Highly recommend.

I went on the free (400 TRY suggested) Old Town Tour. It was a great tour of key tourist landmarks! Excellent value - I really appreciated the approach to pricing, and that I could join a group - makes it more accessible to solo people on a budget. Our group was around 10 to 15 people, and it was still easy to hear and follow the guide, with lots of opportunities to ask questions. Our guide had tons of history and culture info, and used a bit of humour to keep things light and fun. There was a balance between talking time and giving some time for photos. I stayed after the tour to join for a meal and was glad I did - tasty food and great view (can accommodate vegan meze if you ask about eggs and dairy). I plan to sign up for their "Free" Alternative Tour as well. Highly recommended!

Booked a free tour of Istanbul old city for our first morning to give us a detailed orientation for three hours. Our guide Alper was very knowledgeable being a local himself and guided us around all of the various sites. Free tours are of course not really free as a tip is expected at the end so effectively you decide how much it is worth and to Alper’s credit he was superb and worth every lira you can spare.

Very interesting tour. After visiting all the main attractions, I wanted to know a bit about modern life in Turkiye. We spent over 2.5 hours with Semih, I learnt a lot about the country and people's lives. It was very enlightening. When I travel to Istanbul next time, I will take another tour with that company.

This was an excellent tour. The guide was knowledgeable and spoke English very well. He was happy to answer questions that went beyond the scope of the tour so it's an excellent way to start your exploration of this great city.

We had a fantastic experience exploring the city with Imran as our guide. He was not only incredibly knowledgeable about the history and landmarks of the area, but also provided us with helpful tips for navigating the city like a local. His sense of humor and engaging personality made the tour enjoyable from start to finish. We highly recommend booking a tour with Imran if you want to truly immerse yourself in the culture and charm of this city.

We joined Yunus for his cultural walking tour and very much enjoyed it. We really liked that it was familiar and conversational and we learnt a lot about modern Turkish life with a little historical context. Yunus gave us what felt like a balanced view of Turkey and was really happy to give us a window into his life! Highly recommended!