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Istanbul Craft Center: Legal Guided Tour
5.0
10 Ratings
Fatih
Licensed expert guides, intimate group experiences, and no tourist traps. The focus is on authentic history, local insights, and unscripted storytelling at Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks.
Licensed expert guides, intimate group experiences, and no tourist traps. The focus is on authentic history, local insights, and unscripted storytelling at Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hippodrome - The Hippodrome features the Serpentine Column, Egyptian Column, Tiled Column, and the German Fountain.
- Blue Mosque - Also known as Sultanahmet or The Blue Mosque.
- Hagia Sophia Mosque - The tour includes a visit to the Hagia Sophia Museum.
- Deraliye - Deraliye Restaurant offers a distinctive menu, but there are other…
- Hippodrome - The Hippodrome features the Serpentine Column, Egyptian Column, Tiled Column, and the German Fountain.
- Blue Mosque - Also known as Sultanahmet or The Blue Mosque.
- Hagia Sophia Mosque - The tour includes a visit to the Hagia Sophia Museum.
- Deraliye - Deraliye Restaurant offers a distinctive menu, but there are other dining options in the vicinity. (Please note that the restaurant bill is not part of the tour fee.)
- Topkapi Palace - The tour includes a visit to Topkapi Palace, showcasing Ottoman-era artifacts, sacred relics for Muslim travelers, The Spoonmaker’s Diamond, and the Harem.
- Istanbul Handicraft Center - Prior to exploring the Grand Bazaar, there will be an introduction to Turkish carpets, a significant and renowned aspect of Turkish culture. You may find yourself wanting to purchase one.
Note: Ensure that any carpet purchased is an authentic Turkish piece.
- Grand Bazaar - Conclude your tour with a visit to the world’s oldest and largest bazaar, where you can explore independently.
Note: If you are searching for a specific item, feel free to ask your guide for help.

What's Included
- Drinks during the Lecture at Istanbul Handy Craft Center
- Guiding Service
- Drinks during the Lecture at Istanbul Handy Craft Center
- Guiding Service
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Private transportation
- Museum Entrance Fees
- Lunch
- Private transportation
- Museum Entrance Fees
Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with walking problems (approx. 10-15K steps)
- Not recommended for travelers with walking problems (approx. 10-15K steps)
Location
Marmara University
Sultan Ahmet Parkı
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Kainath916
Oct 2, 2025
It was a good experience - Tour highlights: Visits to Topkapi Palace, and Bosphorus cruise.
Guide experience: Knowledgeable and friendly, explained historical and cultural context well.
Logistics: Smooth transport and well-organized schedule, though some spots felt a little rushed.
Group size: Comfortable number of people, made it easy to interact and ask questions.
Food experience: Authentic Turkish meals provided kebabs and baklava were a must-try.
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949hinar
Aug 2, 2025
The program offered a perfect blend of structured itineraries and freedom to explore. - If you’re looking for an unforgettable travel experience that seamlessly connects you to the heart of 6 stunning cities, look no further than Upper crust tours by Akif, the best of the best tour guide program!This exceptional service truly lives up to its name offering a friendly and knowledgeable guide who transforms every moment in a delightful adventure.I will be travelling again and revisit my favourite spots.
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905arishk
Sep 27, 2022
Perfecttt!!! - I have reserved their services and I do not regret a single penny I gave them. They are very professional at what they do. Will definitely reserve their services again.
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Umairb91
Sep 27, 2022
SIMPLY SUPERB!! - Outstanding service. Very professional, super efficient and will go the extra mile to ensure their clients get the best out of their trip with adding additional sites in the itinerary where possible at no additional cost. Always made sure we're ahead of schedule to explore a little more. Could not be more happier with the service.
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571anilar
Sep 26, 2022
An amazing trip with upper crust tours - - [ ] t was simply an amazing experience of travelling with upper crust tours. Mr. Akif who led the group was highly professional and made our trip memorable. I highly recommend to plan your vacations through upper crust as each minute of your leisure time matters and one should return with fresh mind and positive energies from one’s vacation. Keep up the great work upper crust team.
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243komals
Sep 25, 2022
Good trip - Had a very good experience with upper crust tours, from airport transfers to accommodation, comprehensive guidance to shopping, Mr. Akif is a lovely man who made our experience wonderful and memorable
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Mwaleedraza
Sep 25, 2022
One finest trip - Just wow, whole upper crust team is very lovely & specially Mr Akif is such a gentleman. I planned 11 days family trip to turkey and it went amazing.
Highly recommended, Keep doing good work
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Sheikhmubashirs
Sep 25, 2022
Excellent service, 100% recommend - Best person to travel with, an absolutely amazing and friendly host. Me and my wife had the best time travelling with them, everything is managed really well and they are super accomodating 👌
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Fatimafv4217qg
Sep 25, 2022
Turkey - 10 Day Tour - One word….just FABULOUS!! It was beyond our expectations. Akif knows his job well and covered all possible pain points for everyone on the tour. It is very evident that he has a passion for his work and understands the needs of all the travellers. All requirements were accommodated very nicely and communication was transparent all throughout the trip. I would highly recommend his services. I must say it was one of the best and comfortable trips we ever had. I will definitely consider hiring their service in the future for myself and my family.
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Kiaaddison
Sep 24, 2022
Guided Tour Of Istanbul - I was fortunate enough to travel to Turkiye this summer with a group of friends, it was something we'd been planning for months now. We stumbled across this quaint little company called Upper Crust Tours and decided to give it a shot because we'd heard of all the difficulties first time travelers encounter and we didn't want to deal with any of that.
I, for one, am so glad we decided to go with this travel company, it was hands down the best experience we've ever had while traveling and that's saying something because most of my friends circle has traveled extensively.
The owner himself, a charming man with a vibrant personality, Mehmet Akif, was with us for most of the tour, despite having a tour guide present.
It was a wonderful experience, I had no idea a city could be this alive and vibrant, from the moment we arrived at the airport right till the moment we were whisked away to catch our flight at the end of an oh-so-short week, every moment was memorable. We had clearly laid out our expectations about what we wanted from our trip, and Mr Akif went above and beyond those to see that we were fully satisfied.
I was worried we would have some unpleasant experiences based on the reviews left by other travelers but I'm glad to say my fears were unfounded. We were a group of 5 ladies travelling from the Pacific NorthWest, and I have never felt safer than I did when I was over here.
I rarely leave reviews, but this time I felt I just had to. If anyone is looking for a travel company to book their next adventure with, give Upper Crust a go, I can assure you with certainty you won't regret it!
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