Tomas

Published reviews (4)

12/01/2024

It was more about standing in one place than walking, and since this was supposed to be a walking tour, I am disappointed. Additionally, I thought this tour would focus more on lesser-known or underrated places, as the title suggested, but we didn’t see many of them, which was a pity.

Response from Istanbulian Guides
To the reader of this reply, do you think it is fair to give a 2 star review to a tour for "standing in one place" when the route is 4km long and covers 14 different stops? This is literally one of the longest routes in the city.

04/01/2024

I have mixed feelings about this tour. The lady who was our guide provided us with incorrect information. For instance, she mentioned that the entrance fee to the House of Leaves was 700 ALL or 7 EUR. However, in reality, this place does not accept EUR at all. Additionally, the recommended bars and restaurants do not seem to be genuine personal recommendations, as each guide provides the same set of places, which are even printed on brochures. This does not seem plausible. Some positives: Guide has very good English and we saw almost all interesting sights.

Response from Tirana Free Tour
Thank you for your review! We appreciate your feedback, both positive and negative, as it helps us improve our tours. We understand your confusion about the House of Leaves entrance fee. We apologize if our guide misspoke. Sometimes, to help visitors understand pricing, we might reference Euros as a familiar currency, but the actual price is in Lek (ALL). We'll ensure our team clarifies this point moving forward. Regarding the recommended bars and restaurants, you're right that they're included on brochures and suggested by all our guides. These recommendations come from our entire team, who have explored the city extensively. We curate a list of great places to ensure you have a variety of options, catering to different tastes and budgets. Brochures offer a convenient way for guests to access this information and ensure accurate pronunciation of names. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your guide's English and that you saw most of the city's interesting sights. We hope this clarifies our practices, and we would love to welcome you back on a future tour with an even more personalized experience! Sincerely, Tirana free tour team

02/28/2024

It was quite a nice walk and I wasn't forced to give a tip for that tour which is great 👍🏼.

12/30/2022

This was my second Free walking tour, my first was in Amsterdam. So basically I can compare this, Venice tour, with something else. I can tell that Guru in Amsterdam was definitely better - better vibes and much more fun. But still I very much appreciated local Guru in Venice for her job.