I was in Istanbul in January, so before I left I looked on craigslist for a local guide which I always do because I find them to be better. I ran across a few guides, I emailed them all got responses back from all of them. But Mr. Lutfullah response back was more than just this is my price for a full day tour or a half day. He asked have I found a hotel if not he could recommend a few, and also if you would like I will meet you at airport to take you back to your hotel free of charge. Also I stopped in Israel before coming to Turkey he checked in with me while I was there just to make sure that I was enjoying myself and to if I needed anything before I arrived in Turkey. I gave him and idea of what I wanted to see and do and he mapped out the whole tour for me, I was with him for 4 days which we had such a good time. He went at the pace I wanted him to, he was very accommodating to anything that I asked or requested. It was more like exploring the city with a friend, not a guide. He took me to the best sites, and the greatest places to eat. I would highly recommend him to anyone that is visiting Istanbul. I will be returning back for next June 2015 with a group of 35 and Mr. Lutfullah is working on every deal right for the trip. I am really excited to see what he has planned for my group, I know he will do a great job in the planning. He takes really great photos as well!!!!!