I went on this 12 hour tour with Kasper at the very end of July. I had a wonderful time. It was as if I were visiting a friend in Istanbul who was very excited to show me his city. We visited many villages on both sides of the Bosporus, and tried several local specialties which were all delicious. We walked most of the day (my request), but if you prefer public transportation, Kasper will arrange this. I really got to see and know a lot of the city, something that alone I would not have been able to do in my limited time in Istanbul. If you would like a flexible and friendly guide to show you around, I recommend that you send Kasper an email, and tell him what you would like to see/do for a tour. You will very much enjoy it and find it worthwhile!
Istanbul Contrasts tour is complete! I felt like in one day I have seen more then during rest 5 days of my stay in Istanbul. I tried as well amazing foods, and got recommendations from Kasper that helped me enjoy my stay in Istanbul a lot! Beside, Kasper is very open minded and friendly guy, from the very first time you meet him, he makes you feel like you know each other from a long time. This tour is a must to do once being in Istanbul! I recommend it to all of you!
As in description, it is a perfect tour for all tourists that came to Istanbul for the first time, but as well for all the people that already have been here! Kasper knows a lot about the city (we visited many neighborhoods - Cengelkoy, Kanlica, Rumelihisari, Bebek, Arnavutkoy, Takim, Cihangir, Galata, Karakoy... etc.), he knows where to eat (amazing local specialities I even did not know about, plus all the local musts to eat before leaving from Istanbul!) and even I though I know Istanbul quite well, he surprised me not once. After these tour you feel your stay in Istanbul is complete!