Our hotel was near Taksim, and a guide met us at the pickup point, drove us to the Old City, where we met our tour guide and group, and then we toured on foot. The guide spoke excellent English and was easy to understand. They explained Turkish history very well, organized chronologically. I found it much easier to understand because I had watched some videos about Turkish history beforehand. The guide mentioned studying history and answered our questions thoroughly. It was convenient that admission fees could be paid in Euros, Dollars, or Lira. Lunch was local cuisine and very delicious. Shopping was included but wasn't pushy. We also had time for a cup of tea in between, and enjoyed free time at the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace.