About Tour of Istanbul

Tour of Istanbul is the direct booking platform of Tayf Tours DMC — a fully licensed Destination Management Company operating in Turkey since 1992.

Founded and led by Volkan Yırtımcı, Tayf Tours DMC has been Turkey's trusted ground operator for over three decades. When you book with us, you book directly with the operator. No middlemen, no markups. The same team that plans your journey runs it on the ground — faster responses, transparent pricing, and complete accountability from your first email to your final transfer.

Over three decades, we have guided more than 200,000 travelers from 60+ countries through Turkey's most extraordinary destinations.

Why Travelers Trust Us

★ 200,000+ satisfied travelers worldwide

★ 97% satisfaction rate on TripAdvisor

★ 5.0 / 5.0 on Google Reviews ( ★ Reviews)

★ 10× TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award (2013–2025

★ Featured in New York Times Travel

★ Guaranteed daily departures — every day of the year

★ Licensed by TURSAB — Licence No: 2290

Operated by Tayf Tours DMC

Tour of Istanbul is operated by Tayf Tours DMC, a licensed Destination Management Company registered in Turkey since 1992 and founded by Volkan Yırtımcı.

Booking directly with us means booking directly with the operator — no commission layers, no third-party delays. You deal with the people who will actually be there on the day of your tour.

Tayf Tours DMC · Licensed Tour Operator · TURSAB Licence No: 2290 · Est. 1992

Our International Partners

Tour of Istanbul / Tayf Tours DMC serves as the trusted ground operator for leading international travel companies:

Shore2Shore — Spain 🇪🇸 shore2shore.es Shore excursion specialists serving 2.2 million cruise passengers across Mediterranean ports. Turkey operations exclusively handled by Tayf Tours DMC.

GMT Travel — Dubai, U.A.E. 🇦🇪 gmt-travel.net | dailytourdubai.com Leading Gulf travel operator based in Dubai. All Turkey itineraries for GMT Travel guests are operated by our team on the ground.

Sophisticated Traveler — USA 🇺🇸 sophisticatedtravelerinc.com Luxury cruise travel specialist serving discerning American travelers. Turkey shore excursions exclusively arranged through Tayf Tours DMC.

Our Commitment to Every Traveler

Transparent Pricing All entrance fees, lunches and transfers are included and listed before you book. No hidden costs, ever.

Direct Operator We are not a broker. Your money goes directly to the team running your tour. No middlemen, no delays.

Guaranteed Departure Every tour runs every day. No minimum group size, no last-minute cancellations.

Small Group Experience Personal attention on every tour. Your guide knows your name and adapts to your pace.

Honest Communication Tips are appreciated but never mandatory. Shopping stops are never forced. We tell you exactly what to expect.

Fully Licensed & Insured TURSAB Licence No: 2290. All guides professionally certified, all vehicles insured and regularly inspected.

Tayf Tours DMC welcomes guests at Turkish ports and airports — private transfers, shore excursions, and Cappadocia packages operated daily since 1992