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Great video, Bery! I followed almost this exact itinerary from the guides I bought from you and I must say that it was spot on, I stayed in Sultanahmet and every place was so easy to reach from there, I used those lines of metro and tram you mentioned here and took me everywhere in no time, so simple to reach and covered 98% of these places, I just changed 2 places for others I really wanted to visit instead, but other than that, this is the best itinerary out there covering the major attractions and even the Asian side. I always wake up very early when I travel because I like to cover as much as I can and let me tell you that I was able to do everything shown here plus a little more at night without a problem or running around, I visited in summer when the days are longer so it was a huge advantage, but even in winter I see it doable. Thank you for always bringing us the best and most accurate information.
What a video. Thank u so much for doing this. I have been in Istanbul once in my life in 2022, but i am so excited to come back and see so many new places. There is a magic in this city. My dream place is to visit Buyukada because one of my favourite turkish drama had been filmed there. I hope to visit it this summer.😍
I personally really enjoyed walking along the old Theodosian Walls at the end of the old city (Fatih) It's easy to get to with the metro and it gives a more authentic vibe vibe than the touristy sultan ahmed
love your videos it helped me plan my vacation back in september 2023. and it was breathtaking. i dont know if i told you but i keep watching, great job and keep up the great work!!!!!
@@BeryIstanbulTips I also bought your guide, 5 days in Istanbul. Wonderful tool for me to get the most of my trip coming in few days! Highly recommended 🥰
There is a great choice among these different means of transport and all options are amazing. The Bosphoros is something magical! Thank you for this info video.❤
Great vid covering most of the major attractions. I would add one more which is Eyupsultan area and going on the teleferik to Pierre Lotti hill, amazing views from there.
I saw you with Jordan and had to come here and subscribe. I've never used a guide service, but for Istanbul I'd make an exception. It's so diverse and I wouldn't want to miss the best parts.
Thank you so much Bery! What a wonderful video, so informative. We are from South Africa and planning a trip to Turkey with out baby in March. Any advice on the weather, what to pack and child friendly activities?
Hello Bery ! What about sisli area to stay , i will travel at the 23th of February is it a good time and is sisli a good place to stay . I will stay for 8 days . 😊
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Turkey like many countries eg Japan etc should have one common transportation card , which could be used in all the cities of Turkiye because a card of one city cannot be used in another city and a tourist loses leftover money from the previous city card he/she has visited. I hope concerned authorities look into the matter. This could save a lot of time, money of the tourist and the hassles for obtaining a card of a new city...🌹☺️
You hit most of the main tourist areas! For people who have more time available I wish you'd show them how to take the 6 1/2 hour Bosphorus tour from Eminönu by Sehir Hatlari - they have both the daily tour, and a Saturday sunset tour (in Summer). I rode it from Eminönu to Anadolu Kavağı several times - and they make a few stops along the way if you want to explore. The view from the sunset tour is a very different experience. I see the price has doubled since I was there this summer (inflation is crazy in Istanbul), but it's still an inexpensive and amazing way to see the entire bosphorus strait. Thanks for the video!
I have plenty of videos on my channel showing also other activities or places to visit. The Bosphorus tour you mention, is in one of our older videos, I recommend to those who want to see different things in the city to also check all of our videos on this channel because we have covered tons of stuff. Anadolu Kavagi and FULL Bosphorus tour ⬇️ ruclips.net/video/Vs1TJveG0xo/видео.htmlsi=3ipqGnONMyzxuk_L Thanks for watching and supporting our content! ❤️🇹🇷
You can still do plenty of things! January is great also especially when wanting to avoid crowds. You can visit Cappadocia, even Pamukkale and Ephesus, this year we visited Ephesus again in February and the weather was splendid and literally NO ONE in the archeological site, it was fantastic to see each corner without the crowds. Turkey is nice all year round tbh ☺️
Hello, thank you for all information. We are aged person and coming to Istambul on Oct this yr. Pls suggest me a reasonable hotel near SUltan Ahmet Sq for walkable distances. Thanks in advance.
Great video Bery! One important question! Where can I found the timetables of these attractions? I searched during weeks but each website says something completely different about the opening & closing hours(even Google Maps and the official sites). I need to know it to plan my itinerary. Thanks!
Hello! Everything related to our tours can be done through our official website or by Whatsapp. We have official guides in English. Our team will help you with all the information about our private circuits and costs through the WhatsApp number that I share below, greetings! www.remindertour.com +90 535 793 84 33
@@BeryIstanbulTips thanks for your useful answer😄. Then Berry, how bad the inflation nowadays in Turkiye, especially Istanbul. I'll spend about one week there, on this end of February. Worried if the food becomes super expensive.
@@sajarulelyas9104hello , she has a video about shopping in Istanbul , maybe you find it useful ruclips.net/video/QtZELdNNed0/видео.htmlsi=s-YQb2s9wMK5iWrd
Hi Bery ..I’m planning to be go to Istanbul second week of September..I have two questions..is it safe to stay in Airbnb or you recommend a hotel..? And I’m booking a tour with you and your husband, are you going to be in Istanbul in September?…Thanks
Both options are acceptable; some hotels include breakfast, so you can decide based on that. I'll be in Istanbul in September, but we've already made some tour bookings for that month. If your dates are confirmed, I recommend contacting Reminder tour as soon as possible, as I may not be available.
I am 76 and my wife is 74. We would love to visit Istanbul for 4-5 days but I wish we had a college student guide us for 3-6 hours a day. We would possibly go in October. Anyone in their 20, or 30's would work. Any possibilities? We would pay a decent daily wage.
Hi! Hopefully soon you can visit the city, I’m sure you’d love it 😍 But just to let you know. Anyone giving tours without being a licensed tour guide in 🇹🇷 is doing it illegally. There are people (auditors) in many touristy areas of the city and when they realize someone is touring a group without a license he/she can be taken by the police, get fined, and in case of being a foreigner can even get deported. Tour guiding is a profession which is very good protected by the Turkish authorities and also can only be performed by Turkish citizens. If you want a tour here, I suggest you hire an OFFICIAL tour guide, a private and personalized one would be the way to go since they adjust the hours and places according to your needs. Every day it can be a half day tour, for example, so you don’t get too tired. Here in Turkey is not like in many cities around Europe that you can easily find college students giving the “free walking tours”. In Turkey that is banned. Hope this helps!
Well, the little difference here is that is not controlled by the mafia is the Ministry of Tourism through its auditors keeping an eye on the touristy areas and making sure there aren’t people giving tours ILLEGALLY without a license😀 In fact, I support this measure to protect the official tour guides’ job ☺️. They go to college, study for this, go to seminars, they have to pass a foreign language exam, they must join tours throughout the whole country organized for them by the Ministry of Tourism after they graduate, each tour in each region of 🇹🇷 lasts for 1 week each (7 regions in total which means 7 weeks of tours) and once they finish all of that, then they get their license and they can finally give tours. I must also add that each tour guide must renew their license every year and have to pay a high fee just for that.
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Looking for a hassle-free way to book your city tours? Whether you're interested in historical landmarks, cultural experiences, or culinary delights, we've got you covered. Experienced guides will show you the best of what the city has to offer, all while providing a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
www.remindertour.com/tours/
Licence number: 14213
📕 Check out our amazing itineraries and guides!
We have carefully created many itineraries not just in Istanbul but in many cities around Turkiye, organized useful information for you, including a list with plenty of hotels for all budgets in each city we mention, a list with more than 100 restaurants including one with vegan options, desserts, and much more! All the guides are LIVE, that means that they're updated daily and surely we’ll keep adding more and more! The new changes will automatically sync even after you get it WITHOUT an extra cost!
All you have to do is sign up for free and get the guide or itinerary you're interested in! 🎉
www.thatch.co/@beryistanbul
🛜 Do you want to have internet wherever you travel, including Turkey? Then take a look at the option of Aíralo's eSim cards! They are a great choice for those who will be traveling through different countries or regions and don't want to waste time finding local companies in the countries they visit. You buy your eSim online, and as soon as your flight lands at your new destination, you can have internet!
To get a 10% discount on your next eSims, click on the following link and enter the discount code BIT before completing your transaction.
airalo.pxf.io/c/4673026/1268485/15608
Great video, Bery! I followed almost this exact itinerary from the guides I bought from you and I must say that it was spot on, I stayed in Sultanahmet and every place was so easy to reach from there, I used those lines of metro and tram you mentioned here and took me everywhere in no time, so simple to reach and covered 98% of these places, I just changed 2 places for others I really wanted to visit instead, but other than that, this is the best itinerary out there covering the major attractions and even the Asian side. I always wake up very early when I travel because I like to cover as much as I can and let me tell you that I was able to do everything shown here plus a little more at night without a problem or running around, I visited in summer when the days are longer so it was a huge advantage, but even in winter I see it doable. Thank you for always bringing us the best and most accurate information.
Istanbul is one of the greatest places in the world! Thanks for a fantastic video as always!
Missing Istanbul & Turkiye every day ❤
What a video. Thank u so much for doing this. I have been in Istanbul once in my life in 2022, but i am so excited to come back and see so many new places. There is a magic in this city. My dream place is to visit Buyukada because one of my favourite turkish drama had been filmed there. I hope to visit it this summer.😍
Great video! Would love to see more places from the Asian side. Parks as well. And also areas for shopping (the places from where the locals shop).
Thanks!
Thank you so much for your extra support! Much appreciated ❤️🥹
@BeryIstanbulTips That's the least I can do for all the time and efforts you and your team puts in for us. Allah sizden razı olsun 🇹🇷🇺🇸🇵🇰🇲🇽
I personally really enjoyed walking along the old Theodosian Walls at the end of the old city (Fatih)
It's easy to get to with the metro and it gives a more authentic vibe vibe than the touristy sultan ahmed
love your videos it helped me plan my vacation back in september 2023. and it was breathtaking. i dont know if i told you but i keep watching, great job and keep up the great work!!!!!
Thanks
Thank you so much for your extra support! 🥰
@@BeryIstanbulTips I also bought your guide, 5 days in Istanbul. Wonderful tool for me to get the most of my trip coming in few days!
Highly recommended 🥰
Thank you! Hope it is helpful for your upcoming trip 🙏🥳
There is a great choice among these different means of transport and all options are amazing. The Bosphoros is something magical! Thank you for this info video.❤
I am staying in Istanbul for 4 days 😊 super excited to try the Turkish cuisine and explore all the monuments and history ❤ thank you for the video
Great vid covering most of the major attractions. I would add one more which is Eyupsultan area and going on the teleferik to Pierre Lotti hill, amazing views from there.
I saw you with Jordan and had to come here and subscribe. I've never used a guide service, but for Istanbul I'd make an exception. It's so diverse and I wouldn't want to miss the best parts.
Welcome aboard! I hope you find our Türkiye videos useful, if you make it to Istanbul, we would love to show you around! 🇹🇷
Love this ❤ you make visiting Istanbul look so easy 😊 your videos helped me a lot and I’m looking forward to visit the city in October
I think I would need 40 days there 👍
Splendid, excellent and very good explanation ❤❤❤thanks Berry 🎉🎉🎉
Very comprehensive video who gives a good information for the tourist. I Just visited Istanbul and this video has helped me to plan my two day trip.
Glad it was helpful!
Love your videos but making me more nervous because it's Ll new to me Thank you for the great videos
Great video and lots of information thank you Bery. We are booked on one of your tours in July and are very excited!
Looking forward to meeting you!! ✈️
Hi Barry, thanks for the video!!!! I'm hoping to go next year. Gracias!
Great video. I'm using this while in istanbul now.
Thanks Bery, do you know how people can take the tram that goes along the İstiklal street? And how people can go to Kız Kulesi?
İstanbul ❤❤ dünyanın en güzel şehri herkesin gelip görmesi gereken bir şehir
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Great itinerary 👍
Thank you so much Bery! What a wonderful video, so informative. We are from South Africa and planning a trip to Turkey with out baby in March. Any advice on the weather, what to pack and child friendly activities?
Thankyou for such amazing and informative video
Going this July ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hello Bery! Where can I buy gold jewelry in Istanbul? And how do I know if it’s real gold? Thank you very much! 😊
Thanks Bery!
Hello Bery ! What about sisli area to stay , i will travel at the 23th of February is it a good time and is sisli a good place to stay . I will stay for 8 days . 😊
Great Video! We are planning to visit Istanbul in March. Could you please let me know the weather in March ? What kind of jacket is advisable?
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ruclips.net/video/kC-JBLYr1Q8/видео.htmlsi=j1KUDFiw7Ue2WbUs
Everything is on those posts and videos.
Great Video ❤
Turkey like many countries eg Japan etc should have one common transportation card , which could be used in all the cities of Turkiye because a card of one city cannot be used in another city and a tourist loses leftover money from the previous city card he/she has visited. I hope concerned authorities look into the matter. This could save a lot of time, money of the tourist and the hassles for obtaining a card of a new city...🌹☺️
They don't care. Everything is money and they will take it with joy or scam. So enjoy the visit and stay focused.
You hit most of the main tourist areas! For people who have more time available I wish you'd show them how to take the 6 1/2 hour Bosphorus tour from Eminönu by Sehir Hatlari - they have both the daily tour, and a Saturday sunset tour (in Summer). I rode it from Eminönu to Anadolu Kavağı several times - and they make a few stops along the way if you want to explore. The view from the sunset tour is a very different experience. I see the price has doubled since I was there this summer (inflation is crazy in Istanbul), but it's still an inexpensive and amazing way to see the entire bosphorus strait. Thanks for the video!
I have plenty of videos on my channel showing also other activities or places to visit.
The Bosphorus tour you mention, is in one of our older videos, I recommend to those who want to see different things in the city to also check all of our videos on this channel because we have covered tons of stuff.
Anadolu Kavagi and FULL Bosphorus tour ⬇️
ruclips.net/video/Vs1TJveG0xo/видео.htmlsi=3ipqGnONMyzxuk_L
Thanks for watching and supporting our content! ❤️🇹🇷
@@BeryIstanbulTips I did watch it, and forgot it was there! LoL. Thanks!
The only time my husband and I get off from work is January. How would you suggest we spend our time in turkey during the month of January ? 😊
You can still do plenty of things! January is great also especially when wanting to avoid crowds. You can visit Cappadocia, even Pamukkale and Ephesus, this year we visited Ephesus again in February and the weather was splendid and literally NO ONE in the archeological site, it was fantastic to see each corner without the crowds. Turkey is nice all year round tbh ☺️
Nice, great 😘😘😘😍😍😍
Hi Berry can you explain how to pray in blue mosque?
Hello, thank you for all information. We are aged person and coming to Istambul on Oct this yr. Pls suggest me a reasonable hotel near SUltan Ahmet Sq for walkable distances. Thanks in advance.
Great video!
Is February too cold for a Tour of the Biospheres with a Toddler?
Is cold especially on the ferries, but they always have an indoor area.
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Thanks dear it's nice info
Great video Bery! One important question! Where can I found the timetables of these attractions? I searched during weeks but each website says something completely different about the opening & closing hours(even Google Maps and the official sites). I need to know it to plan my itinerary. Thanks!
As I always say, follow what it’s stated on OFFICIAL websites of each attraction 😉
thank you
Any tour guide you recommended private one who can show us around maybe if your free 😉
Hello! Everything related to our tours can be done through our official website or by Whatsapp.
We have official guides in English.
Our team will help you with all the information about our private circuits and costs through the WhatsApp number that I share below, greetings!
www.remindertour.com
+90 535 793 84 33
During prayer time.. Hagia Sofia free entry???
Hii Nice video ❤❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
First!!!
Hi Berry, which one is your preference. Sunset along the shore in Uskudar or Bosphorus sunset cruise?
Please, need your wise opinion 😊
Good question!
Both are so nice but different, but if you want to enjoy more views plus the sunset, then I’d suggest the Bosphorus tour 🥹🌅
@@BeryIstanbulTips thanks for your useful answer😄. Then Berry, how bad the inflation nowadays in Turkiye, especially Istanbul. I'll spend about one week there, on this end of February. Worried if the food becomes super expensive.
@@sajarulelyas9104hello , she has a video about shopping in Istanbul , maybe you find it useful ruclips.net/video/QtZELdNNed0/видео.htmlsi=s-YQb2s9wMK5iWrd
How much for 4 nights hotel with WiFi AC in Istanbul ?? For a good safe hotel 🏨
Hi Bery ..I’m planning to be go to Istanbul second week of September..I have two questions..is it safe to stay in Airbnb or you recommend a hotel..? And I’m booking a tour with you and your husband, are you going to be in Istanbul in September?…Thanks
Both options are acceptable; some hotels include breakfast, so you can decide based on that. I'll be in Istanbul in September, but we've already made some tour bookings for that month. If your dates are confirmed, I recommend contacting Reminder tour as soon as possible, as I may not be available.
Very beautiful❤
Is Hagia Sophia less crowded now there’s an entrance fee?
Or is it busy as ever?
We cannot tell much difference now since is low season, once high season comes, then we will see if is busy or not.
How many days would you recommend in Istanbul?
Hi Berry, is it true that we can pay with USD/Euro there? If it’s true, which is better? Lira or USD?
You can pay only with Turkish Lira
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I am 76 and my wife is 74. We would love to visit Istanbul for 4-5 days but I wish we had a college student guide us for 3-6 hours a day. We would possibly go in October. Anyone in their 20, or 30's would work. Any possibilities? We would pay a decent daily wage.
Hi! Hopefully soon you can visit the city, I’m sure you’d love it 😍
But just to let you know.
Anyone giving tours without being a licensed tour guide in 🇹🇷 is doing it illegally. There are people (auditors) in many touristy areas of the city and when they realize someone is touring a group without a license he/she can be taken by the police, get fined, and in case of being a foreigner can even get deported. Tour guiding is a profession which is very good protected by the Turkish authorities and also can only be performed by Turkish citizens.
If you want a tour here, I suggest you hire an OFFICIAL tour guide, a private and personalized one would be the way to go since they adjust the hours and places according to your needs. Every day it can be a half day tour, for example, so you don’t get too tired.
Here in Turkey is not like in many cities around Europe that you can easily find college students giving the “free walking tours”. In Turkey that is banned.
Hope this helps!
@@BeryIstanbulTips OK, reminds me of Reggio di Calabria, Italy where the city is controlled by the mafia.
But hopefully we will visit soon.
Well, the little difference here is that is not controlled by the mafia is the Ministry of Tourism through its auditors keeping an eye on the touristy areas and making sure there aren’t people giving tours ILLEGALLY without a license😀
In fact, I support this measure to protect the official tour guides’ job ☺️. They go to college, study for this, go to seminars, they have to pass a foreign language exam, they must join tours throughout the whole country organized for them by the Ministry of Tourism after they graduate, each tour in each region of 🇹🇷 lasts for 1 week each (7 regions in total which means 7 weeks of tours) and once they finish all of that, then they get their license and they can finally give tours. I must also add that each tour guide must renew their license every year and have to pay a high fee just for that.
Κωνσταντινούπολη την λένε !!!!
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Just advice, it will better if you aware about the transcript/subtitles/CC what they showing. Because, what the heck AA Sophia and blue musk?!
Thank you 💖