How much should a private guide for Topkapi Palace in Istanbul cost?

One traveler advises that a good private guide for a group of up to 4 people costs from 300 euros. Cheaper options can be found on Trip.com, but check reviews carefully.

Another traveler mentions an alternative: hiring a local companion who lives in Istanbul and knows the city is much cheaper than a certified guide, but she will just take you to the places you name without the engaging storytelling a professional guide provides.

One traveler asks what a fair price would be for a 5-hour tour with a good guide, questioning whether the going rate is really overpriced.

A traveler who visited Topkapi Palace a second time says she wouldn't go again or recommend it to friends, and advises considering other options before booking a tour there.

According to one traveler, paying about 4000 lira for just a 2-hour visit to Topkapi Palace is unreasonably expensive, even though she loves the place. She suggests hiring a good guide for a 3-hour tour and then spending extra time exploring the palace on your own.