Free Walking Tour Istanbul - Reviews

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9 / 10

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Mar / 31 / 2026

Anonymous

Tucumán, Argentina

I travelled with my partner

Se comparten algunos datos históricos, se ven algunos puntos del centro de Estambul en Sultanahmet, pero en general uno que xon sbaor a poco. Adicionalmente, parte del tour se utilizó para promocionar un viaje por el Bósforo que salía al otro día. Debe mejorar.

Some historical facts are shared, and some points of interest in Istanbul's Sultanahmet district are shown, but overall it's a bit of a slog. Additionally, part of the tour was used to promote a Bosphorus cruise departing the following day. It needs improvement.

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Nuestros tours buscan combinar historia, curiosidades y contexto local para un público diverso. Lamentamos que el enfoque no haya sido de tu agrado y agradecemos tus comentarios. Tomamos nota de tus impresiones sobre la organización y la promoción del tour para valorar posibles mejoras. Translate this opinion into English.

Our tours aim to combine history, interesting facts, and local context for a diverse audience. We regret that the approach wasn't to your liking and appreciate your feedback. We've taken note of your impressions regarding the tour's organization and promotion to assess potential improvements. Opinion translated. Show original.

Oct / 15 / 2026

Mercedes Vera Rodríguez

Sevilla, Spain

I travelled with friends

Las explicaciones estaban bien, pero Edu, el guía, es un poco payaso, intentando hacerse el gracioso todo el tiempo repitiendo los chistes una y otra vez. Nada más que terminamos la ruta, se puso grosero y empezó a criticar a todos los que, a su modo de ver, le habían dejado poca propina, algo muy poco profesional de su parte.

The explanations were fine, but Edu, the guide, is a bit of a clown, constantly trying to be funny by repeating the same jokes over and over. As soon as we finished the tour, he became rude and started criticizing everyone who, in his opinion, hadn't given him enough of a tip, which was very unprofessional of him.

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Lamentamos que la experiencia con el guía no haya sido la esperada. Agradecemos tus comentarios y los tomaremos en cuenta para mejorar nuestro servicio. Translate this opinion into English.

We regret that your experience with the guide was not what you expected. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into account to improve our service. Opinion translated. Show original.

Oct / 12 / 2026

Anonymous

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Un tour bastante completo de la mano de un ciudadano turco que nos contó absolutamente toda la historia de los grandes monumentos de la ciudad. Nos dio recomendaciones útiles para turistas. Sin embargo no me gustó el hecho de exigir un precio mínimo por persona al acabar el tour y pedir la “propina”.

A fairly comprehensive tour led by a Turkish man who told us absolutely everything about the history of the city's major monuments. He gave us useful recommendations for tourists. However, I didn't like the fact that he demanded a minimum price per person at the end of the tour and asked for a "tip."

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I travelled with my partner

Nuestros guías suelen hacer recomendaciones sobre las aportaciones a realizar, intentando que se alcance el mínimo esperable por persona, pero siempre respetando la voluntad de cada participante. Lamentamos si en este caso te sentiste presionado. Agradecemos tus comentarios sobre la información y recomendaciones proporcionadas durante el tour. Translate this opinion into English.

Our guides usually make recommendations regarding contributions, aiming for the minimum expected per person, but always respecting each participant's wishes. We apologize if you felt pressured in this instance. We appreciate your feedback on the information and recommendations provided during the tour. Opinion translated. Show original.

Oct / 10 / 2026

Javier

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Nuestro guía fue muy atento, profesional y sincero y nos dio varios tips e ideas generales… ninguna objeción sino al revés…. sin embargo, es un tour por los alrededores de Sultanahmet en los que das una vuelta por los principales monumentos. Entiendo que es un free tour pero me dejo un poco frío… Translate this opinion into English.

Our guide was very attentive, professional, and sincere, and he gave us several tips and general ideas… no objections, quite the opposite…. however, it is a tour around Sultanahmet where you take a stroll by the main monuments. I understand it is a free tour, but it left me a bit cold… Opinion translated. Show original.

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Oct / 07 / 2026

Rosa Maria Campo Hernandez

Salamanca, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Estuvo muy bien. Muy entretenido . Buena explicación. Tal vez lo que menos me gustó fue que no se le podía interrumpir para hacerle preguntas, decía que eso de camino de un lugar a otro , pero en ocasiones ya no procedía o iba hablando con alguien. Translate this opinion into English.

It was very good. Very entertaining. Good explanation. Perhaps what I liked least was that you couldn't interrupt him to ask questions; he said that was on the way from one place to another, but sometimes it was no longer relevant or he was talking to someone else. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Oct / 07 / 2026

Daniel Gonzalez

Alicante, Spain

I travelled with friends

No recuerdo su nombre, creo que en Español era Edu (lo siento) Me encanta la gente como él... Ha sido un paseo fabuloso, muy entretenido. Persona muy alegre y la alegría se contagia. Otro turista comentó que recordaba al guía de otra visita anterior. Creo que también lo recuerdo ahora y me ocurrió lo mismo. Una pena que otras turistas le faltaron el respeto, pero contestó de manera muy elegante. Una persona de 10 Translate this opinion into English.

I don't remember his name, I think it was Edu in Spanish (sorry). I love people like him... It was a fabulous and very entertaining tour. He's a very cheerful person, and his joy is contagious. Another tourist commented that he remembered the guide from a previous tour. I think I remember him now too, and the same thing happened to me. It's a shame that some other tourists were disrespectful to him, but he responded very elegantly. A truly wonderful person. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Oct / 07 / 2026

Anonymous

Spain

I travelled with friends

Nos gustó mucho. Nos contó muchas cosas curiosas. Gracias a él sabemos un poco más de la historia de Turquía y Estambul. Te recomendaba qué sitios merece la pena ver, la mejor manera para ir. Todo el tour con muy buen humor y mucho sentido del humor. Lo recomiendo. Translate this opinion into English.

We really enjoyed it. He told us many interesting things. Thanks to him, we know a bit more about the history of Turkey and Istanbul. He recommended which places are worth seeing and the best way to get there. The whole tour was very lighthearted and he had a great sense of humor. I highly recommend it. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Oct / 05 / 2026

Cristina Fernandez Sanchez

Spain

I travelled with teenagers

El free tour fue fantástico. Totalmente recomendable. Lo hicimos con "Edu" El problema vino cuando nos vendió la moto para un tour de pago por el Bósforo diciendo que lo haríamos con el y antes de hacer el pago allí de cualquier manera en la calle, preguntamos a una chica si Edu venía y dijo que si y después de pagar y a los 10minutos nos dicen que no viene. Más de 15 personas nos apuntamos por el. Nos hemos sentido engañados. También nos dijo que el pago era posible con tarjeta y era mentira Translate this opinion into English.

The free tour was fantastic. Totally recommendable. We did it with "Edu" The problem came when he sold us on a paid tour of the Bosphorus saying that we would do it with him and before making the payment there on the street, we asked a girl if Edu was coming and she said yes, and after paying, 10 minutes later they told us he wasn't coming. More than 15 people signed up because of him. We felt deceived. He also told us that payment was possible by card and that was a lie. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 30 / 2026

Anonymous

Palafrugell, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Simpático divertido habla bien y la historia está muy bien pero sobra más de media hora pues se dedica a ir a tiendas de amigos , bares y a repetirse con cosas que ya se sabe aparte si no se le escucha se cabrea y ya no es tan divertido en el grupo provocó diferentes opiniones Translate this opinion into English.

He's friendly, funny, speaks well, and the story is very good, but it's over half an hour too long because he spends his time going to friends' shops and bars, repeating things that are already known. Also, if you don't listen to him, he gets angry and isn't as funny anymore. It provoked different opinions within the group. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 30 / 2026

David

Palencia, Spain

I travelled with friends

Llegamos a Estambul el día anterior,y como toma de contacto con la ciudad y sobretodo con el barrio de Sultanahmet y lo que eso,de importacia tiene para organizar los siguientes días de visitas,fue EXCELENTE.Ademas,Engin,el guía estuvo de 10,descenciente turco,se le entendió perfectamente.Nos recomendó lugares y todo tipo de tips importantes para tener en cuenta durante las vacaciones.Muchas gracias. Translate this opinion into English.

We arrived in Istanbul the day before, and as a way to get to know the city, especially the Sultanahmet neighborhood and its importance for organizing the following days of visits, it was EXCELLENT. Moreover, Engin, the guide, was fantastic, a Turkish descendant, and he was perfectly understandable. He recommended places and all kinds of important tips to keep in mind during the vacation. Thank you very much. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 27 / 2026

Anonymous

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Todo genial pero mi única razón para no poner Excelente es que creo que hubo demasiadas intervenciones para comentar otros tours con Civitatis. Además el que se nos recomiende una tienda y un restaurante al lado de la oficina de Civitatis no tiene tampoco sentido.. En cuanto al guía, sus explicaciones fueron muy buenas y fue muy amable. Translate this opinion into English.

Everything was great, but my only reason for not giving it an Excellent rating is that I think there were too many comments about other tours with Civitatis. Also, being recommended a shop and restaurant next to the Civitatis office didn't make sense. As for the guide, his explanations were very good and he was very friendly. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 27 / 2026

Monica

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Un guía genial, quizás echamos un poco de menos haber recorrido un poco más la ciudad, ya que la visita solo se centra en la plaza Sultanahmet y sus monumentos más importantes pero, gracias a las fotos que el traía de otras zonas de relevancia y sus explicaciones, hemos podido conocer gran parte de la historia de Estambul. Translate this opinion into English.

A great guide, perhaps we missed having explored the city a bit more, since the tour only focuses on Sultanahmet Square and its most important monuments, but thanks to the photos he brought of other important areas and his explanations, we were able to learn a large part of Istanbul's history. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 26 / 2026

Anonymous

Spain

Buena actividad recorriendo los puntos más iconicos de Estambul con algunos consejos por parte del guía, aunque hubiera gustado más detalle sobre la historia de cada uno de los sitios. Otra cosa que no gustó mucho fue que quiso vendernos 3 veces otro tour que realizaba por la tarde

Good activity exploring the most iconic spots in Istanbul with some tips from the guide, although I would have liked more detail about the history of each site. Another thing that wasn't very appreciated was that he tried to sell us another tour he was doing in the afternoon three times.

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Lamentamos que la actividad no haya cumplido con tus expectativas en cuanto a la información histórica y la actitud del guía. Agradecemos tus comentarios y los tendremos en cuenta para mejorar.

Sep / 25 / 2026

Anonymous

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

El guía muy bien, Engen lo explicó todo super bien, fue divertido y ameno. Lo recomiendo. Lo único que no me gustó fue tener que escuchar como promocionaba otras actividades de Civitatis durante el recorrido, se hace pesado escuchar esos anuncios. Translate this opinion into English.

The guide was great; Engen explained everything really well. It was fun and engaging. I recommend it. The only thing I didn't like was having to listen to him promoting other Civitatis activities during the tour; it gets tiresome listening to those ads. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 25 / 2026

Myriam

Oviedo, Spain

I travelled with my partner

El guía que nos ha tocado explico las cosas muy bien nos oriento un poco de como conocer la ciudad y que visitar. Nos aconsejo hacer el viaje por el Bósforo y la verdad que muy bien pudimos conocer otra aparte de la ciudad y nos explicaron como regresar a la otra parte por poco dinero en el barco que utiliza la gente de allí Translate this opinion into English.

Our guide explained everything very well and gave us some pointers on how to explore the city and what to visit. He recommended taking a trip along the Bosphorus, and it was a great idea; we were able to see another side of the city, and they explained how to get back to the other side for very little money on the local ferry. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 20 / 2026

Mariano

Buenos Aires, Argentina

I travelled with my partner

Bien para conocer generalmente la historia de Estambul, recorrimos el casco histórico y bien explicado. No me gustó que el guia, Edu, recomendó el paseo en barco para esa tarde hacerlo con él y que veríamos el atardercer desde el Bosforo con las luces iluminadas de la ciudad, cosa que nunca sucedió porq el tour terminó alrededor de las 17,30/18 del lado asiático . Además al consultarle sobre un paseo nocturno con cena y show habló muy mal del mismo y sin embargo fue el mejor tour que hicimos. Translate this opinion into English.

It was good for getting a general overview of Istanbul's history; we toured the historic center, and the explanations were excellent. I didn't like that the guide, Edu, recommended the boat trip that afternoon with him, promising we'd see the sunset over the Bosphorus with the city lights, which never happened because the tour ended around 5:30 or 6:00 PM on the Asian side. Furthermore, when I asked him about a nighttime tour with dinner and a show, he spoke very negatively about it, even though it was the best tour we took. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 20 / 2026

Julio Cruz

Miami, United States

I travelled by myself

Excelente free tour con Edu. Carismático, con muy buen ritmo y muchísima información sobre Sultanahmet, Santa Sofía y la Mezquita Azul, todo en español claro. Lo que más valoré fue su honestidad: nos dio consejos prácticos sin agenda, incluida una recomendación de restaurante económica y muy buena (Esto), en vez de mandarnos a una terraza cara de las que pagan comisión. Al día siguiente hice con él el paseo en barco por el Bósforo que ofreció al terminar, y también mereció la pena. Muy recomenda Translate this opinion into English.

Excellent free tour with Edu. Charismatic, with a great pace and tons of information about Sultanahmet, Hagia Sophia, and the Blue Mosque, all in clear Spanish. What I appreciated most was his honesty: he gave us practical advice without a set agenda, including a recommendation for a very good, inexpensive restaurant (Esto), instead of sending us to an expensive rooftop bar that pays a commission. The next day I took the Bosphorus boat trip he offered afterward, and it was also well worth it. Highly recommended. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 20 / 2026

Ana M

Tijuana, Mexico

I travelled with my partner

Nuestro guía turco fue excelente creo que su nombre era Engin. Tenía muchos años de experiencia como guía y nos explicaba con detalle todo. Me agradaron sus opiniones honestas sobre la cultura turca y sus consejos turísticos. Muy buen free tour como todos los free tours de Civitatis que hemos tenido la oportunidad de recorrer en otros países. Translate this opinion into English.

Our Turkish guide was excellent; I believe his name was Engin. He had many years of experience as a guide and explained everything in detail. I appreciated his honest opinions about Turkish culture and his travel tips. A very good free tour, like all the free tours from Civitatis that we've had the opportunity to take in other countries. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 19 / 2026

Amanda

Spain

I travelled with my partner

El tour con ARSEM resulta, interesante, entretenido y sorprendente. Arsem es un apasionado de su país y lo transmite. Nos enseñó muchos detalles interesantes de la mezquita azul, el hipódromo y Sta Sofía principalmente. No dudéis en hacerle caso. Sus sugerencias/consejos son muy acertados. Os lo recomiendan Amanda y Benigno de España Translate this opinion into English.

The tour with Arsem was interesting, entertaining, and surprising. Arsem is passionate about his country, and it shows. He showed us many interesting details about the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, and Hagia Sophia, in particular. Don't hesitate to listen to him. His suggestions and advice are spot on. Highly recommended by Amanda and Benigno from Spain. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 15 / 2026

Alicia Crespo Espinosa

Cádiz, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Nuestro guia Yasin ha sido muy amable, accesible a todas las preguntas,nos ha ofrecido información muy útil en el día a día de la ciudad y sus conocimientos sobre los monumentos, historia y cultura han sido fundamentales para entender mejor está ciudad y su gente. Recomiendo hacer este free tour el primer día de las vacaciones, te da la información necesaria para elegir qué ver según tus preferencias. Un placer Translate this opinion into English.

Our guide Yasin has been very kind, accessible to all questions, and has provided us with very useful information about the day-to-day life of the city. His knowledge about the monuments, history, and culture has been essential for better understanding this city and its people. I recommend doing this free tour on the first day of your vacation; it gives you the necessary information to choose what to see according to your preferences. A pleasure. Opinion translated. Show original.