No Frills Istanbul Tours

No Frills Istanbul Tours
Perfect Istanbul Tour Options for the independent traveller.
Top 3 Istanbul walking tours

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Exploring the Unique Cultural Influences of Istanbul: Istanbul Walking Tours for Independent Travelers

Experience a Guided Street Food Tour that offers breakfast in Europe and lunch in Asia.

Embark on a culinary journey through both the European and Asian districts of Istanbul during this half-day, small-group food tour. Enjoy a selection of breakfast, lunch, and snacks throughout the experience. Benefit from expert guidance in understanding local menus as you explore vibrant food markets and family-owned establishments in Kadikoy and Karakoy.

Skip the lines at Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Basilica
Cistern

Seeing Istanbul’s many historical and cultural attractions on a self-guided tour can be difficult. Take a walking tour of Istanbul with a local guide and discover popular attractions like the Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern.
Avoid hidden fees (including refreshments and entrance fees) and take advantage of small group sizes for a more personalised experience.

Istanbul Private Tour Designed for Layover Flight, Transfer included

Take advantage of extended layover time in Istanbul on a round-trip tour of city highlights from the airport, customized to suit your interests and schedule. Zip with ease between iconic sights such as the Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar, or Topkapı Palace, and benefit from historic and cultural insights provided by your professional guide.

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Istanbul Food Tour showcasing Traditional Cuisine, Including Dinner off the Beaten Path.

Uncover the gastronomic treasures of Istanbul with a small-group (max 10) evening walking and food tour that covers both the European and Asian parts of the city.
Take the ferry from Karakoy to Kadikoy Carsisi market across the Bosphorus strait to sample traditional snacks.
Return to the European side by boat for a satisfying meal of kebabs and meze, before exploring more amazing restaurants for dessert and Turkish ice cream.

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Fener and Balat – Ancient Greek and Jewish Quarter

Explore the lesser-known sights and highlights of Istanbul on this small-group tour. Visit the UNESCO-listed districts of Fener and Balat, where you'll see colorful houses and cobblestone streets. You can also take a boat cruise around the Golden Horn, visit the Eyup Mosque, and sip tea in a café while your guide shares insights into Istanbul's history and local life. The tour concludes with a cable car ride to Café Pierre Loti, where you can enjoy stunning panoramic city views.

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What Our Clients Are Saying -

Absolutely the best tour option for Ephesus if you want to see it properly
Chris, Mehmet and Mete, thank-you for the most fantastic day at Ephesus. I research many options online in advance of my holiday bookings to find the best options for us and I wanted the Ephesus experience that would give us the most time at the archeological site seeing the things we wanted to see. We got that with a really engaging driver (Mehmet) and guide (Mete) as well. We were met at the ferry port terminal right on time and Mehmet and Mete were waiting for us as promised. Mete is the best guide - so engaging and knowledgable about his subject matter, and just such a genuine person too - so wonderful to talk to over lunch. We loved seeing the Terrace Houses at the site - don't miss this as it really gives you a perspective on life during the peak time in Ephesus. We did the trip as a day trip from Samos in Greece where we were staying. In the end it was easy but no one can confirm the ferry times from Samos until the end of May (for the summer season), so don't even try organising it before then if you are trying to do it from Samos. If you are intending on doing it from Samos, once the ferry times are confirmed, it was very easy to do. The trip took a bit over one hour from Samos. Both ferries out and back were on time.

The booking process for our Ephesus tour was made very easy by Chris (who is a native English speaker) and all communication was really clear and prompt. We would love to come back and see more of Turkey and we would definitely use No Frills again (and perhaps get to meet Ted the dog next time!). We are generally independent travellers but found that the quality of the guide with No Frills really made the day great for us at Ephesus and added to the quality of the experience. I'm not sure why anyone would use any other company for their Ephesus Tour. They are very professional, friendly, do what they promise, and the guide is top quality.

Visited October 5, 2017