Istanbul is a unique city in the world having legs on both Europe and Asia at the same time. Visit both sides of the city in a single day, first see the Ottoman and Byzantine Monuments in the old town and then head to the Asian part of the city after having the lunch.
Posted By : longhaultraveller328
We had an excellent time on this tour on 20 November, where we were a family group of 12 people. The guide allocated to us Mr Mehmet really was fantastic and full of knowledge. The booking process was really easy and Aras kept us informed and responded very quickly. A thorough enjoyable experience The tour was really good, informative and we tasted various delicacies. Unfortunately a Palace was shut on the day unexpectedly but Mr Mehmet quickly reorganised and made the day even better.
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Posted On : 2023-11-22 14:16:39 
Posted By : Janine_T
Wow! This is a great way to see a lot of Istanbul if you are short on time. We saw so much and were able to get a real overview of the main highlights of Istanbul. The Blue Mosque is stunning. The next we day we were able to independently wander around Istanbul, as now we had our bearings. The guide was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. We even enjoyed lots of free tastings. Thank you for a wonderful day.
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Posted On : 2023-10-30 01:28:16 
Posted By : SabinaYachmin
Erm it was ok, far too much walking which wasn’t on the description.
I went with my mum, if I knew we was walking pretty much for several hours, I wouldn’t have booked it as it’s not for the elderly.
Great knowledge etc but the walking around was exhausting.
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Posted On : 2023-10-11 15:44:31
Posted By : Gnatanel
There were many Istanbul tours available and I selected Popular Tour due to their 5 star rating. The tour also included a local lunch with is unique. Among all the tours I've had in Turkey, this particular tour left the deepest impression, in a very positive way. Below are the pros, and I cannot think of any cons.
1. The hotel we stayed was not among the regular tour pick up points. As we were unfamiliar with the route to get to the meeting place, we were late. The bus driver was very accomodating and he was also very friendly when he finally sees us; i was concerned that he may be upset but that was not the case👍
2. Our tour guide Sakir (Mehmet Karadibek) was also the best guide we had in Turkey. He is knowledgeable, chill and friendly. He even brought us to a credible money changer when we needed one, and the exchange rate turned out to be the best we had come across. Sakir also conducted himself very professionally, and yet he is very approachable. He made us feel at ease and we enjoyed the tour a great deal.
3. Part of the tour include a visit to an expensive souvenir shop. It was really fun as there were catwalk models showing you the collection. The quality is very good but there is absolutely no pressure to purchase if you do not wish to.
4. The local lunch while was a simple meal, included salad, main course, drinks, dessert and tea. It was delicious and a meaningful way to experience Turkish cuisine.
Overall, i would definitely recommend this tour, and I hope you get to have Sakir as your tour guide 😊
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Posted On : 2023-01-31 10:41:24
Posted By : 94abrarq
Was nice comprehensive and nice experience specially the guide mehmet sakir he was good and explaine everything with excellent background about historical stories
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Posted On : 2022-12-05 14:00:43
Posted By : Taufique S
Absolutely amazing, the tour was hands down the highlight of our Istanbul trip. Ali Riza, our guide, was so authentic, engaging and funny. It didn't feel like this was his job, he felt like a friend giving us a tour with interesting facts and stories the whole way through. I loved being able to taste Simit, Kocorec, Turkish Yoghurt, Mussels, Turkish Chocolates. The flow of the tour was so easy, there's absolutely nothing I would change about it. Highly, HIGHLY recommend!
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Posted On : 2022-12-04 13:14:12
Posted By : mram1031
Istanbul is a fascinating city. We were on a cruise and only had a day to spend in Istanbul. Eight hours is truly not enough to spend in a city full of history, culture, and beauty. The good thing was we were in good hands. Mehmet Sakir was our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable about Turkey and beyond. Our family learned a lot about Turkey, plus more.
We visited Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome Square, Grand Bazar, Spice Bazar, and many more. This tour includes a sumptuous local Turkish lunch. Sakir indulges us with great lunch in a traditional local Turkish restaurant. It was a lot and was so delicious. This was our first time having a genuinely Turkish meal, and our lunch was amazingly delicious.
Besides giving us great insight about Turkey, Sakir took us to the best shopping places for souvenirs. The best souvenir food we took home was the Turkish delights. It was out of this world.
Istanbul is still on my bucket list as we were not able to see many other interesting places due to time constraints. And I will definitely contact Istanbul Pupolar Travel, highly recommended.
Thank you, Mehmet Sakir, for your kindness and hospitality!
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Posted On : 2022-09-11 02:14:27
Posted By : SuperWarioBros
We are a family of 8 and I'm the youngest in the family.
My mom booked this for in Viator. I'm so glad that she found this company. My favorite part of our experience was the Hagia Sophia. Sakur, our very talented tour guide truly explained the history of this historical building. I highly recommend this tour and this company, well worth the money.
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Posted On : 2022-09-11 00:53:21
Posted By : Zohra Z
The entire booking experience from the time I booked with popular tour on viator was excellent. Got a prompt response on mail, text and follow-up call as well. The tour started on time despite traffic in Istanbul and special mention of our tour guides - Ali and Ahmad who shared some great info about the sites we visited as well as were fun to interact with and helpful. An enjoyable experience indeed with a nice, small group of fellow tourists. Besides, loved the Asia side of Istanbul.. beautiful and scenic. The berlerbeyi palace and camilca mosque were exquisite. Hagia Sofia is a marvel indeed but the blue mosque is undergoing restoration work - so couldn't really see much of it. Overall, a great experience!
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Posted On : 2022-06-29 16:21:22
Posted By : 100iramr
This is my third tour while in Turkey and it was the most organized on time one. Ali the tour guide was very informative as well as helpful. Will definitely use the service again if I have Ali as the tour guide.
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Posted On : 2022-06-13 15:41:32
