Reviews show a clear pattern: many travellers praise Travel Talk Tours for knowledgeable, personable guides (several mention guides such as Mustafa and Aykut) and engaging itineraries that include major sites and local experiences. Positive comments frequently note helpful drivers, smooth on-tour logistics and memorable activities. However, some reviewers report issues with accommodation standards, cleanliness and unexpected extra costs, and a few raised concerns about communication and unresolved complaints. Prospective travellers should confirm hotel standards and ask which services are included versus optional extras, and request written confirmation of any itinerary items deemed important before booking.
Examples from available reviews (Nov 2021 – Feb 2026).
Company did not respond and hotels were below expected standards.
“Does not respond at all.”
Balkans 9-day tour provided incredible value and many highlights.
“This tour is incredible value for money”
12-day Turkey gulet tour exceeded expectations because of an excellent guide.
“he was the best tour guide we have had.”
Delayed departure, poor hotel, and limited tour options ruined the honeymoon.
“It was horrible and we longed to be back home.”
Most reviewers highlight knowledgeable, friendly guides and reliable drivers; a few report delays, poor on-site management or difficulty understanding a manager’s English.
Some travellers describe strong value for money and worthwhile optional experiences; a small number complain about frequent extra costs and poor-value accommodation.
Reviewers rarely mention booking websites or apps; there is little available feedback on online booking or app usability in these reviews.
Itineraries, local visits and activities (hot air ballooning, historical sites) are often praised; a minority report substandard hotels, room condition issues and cleanliness problems.
A few reviewers report poor post-booking communication: no response to complaints and itinerary changes not communicated in advance.
Most reviewers describe memorable, well-run trips with strong guide support; a small number describe disappointing or unsatisfactory overall trips.
For each review, the core experience based on original source reviews.
Sources: Trustpilot (24) · Collected.reviews (1) · Quotes shortened · As of: February 2026
Tour was cancelled late despite confirmation, causing lost non-refundable bookings.
“we got an email 2 days ago to say tour now not running”
Morocco 10-day tour was excellent with a great guide Abdul.
“Great company and excellent staff.”
Balkans trip combined history and fun with excellent guide and driver.
“Our guide Simon plus Ike our bus driver were the best.”
Local contractor provided poor guiding and company did not respond to complaints.
“The tour guide 'Anjelo' was useless.”
12-day Turkey gulet tour exceeded expectations because of an excellent guide.
“he was the best tour guide we have had.”
Guide Aykut made the 10-day Turkey tour absolutely fantastic.
“Our tour guide Aykut made our Turkey experience absolutely fantastic!”
Balkans 9-day tour provided incredible value and many highlights.
“This tour is incredible value for money”
Company did not respond and hotels were below expected standards.
“Does not respond at all.”
Trip exceeded expectations with a helpful guide and memorable activities.
“All my expectations for the trip were exceeded.”
Itinerary change was not communicated and complaint was not resolved.
“a change in the itinerary was not highlighted in any form of communication”
Educational Balkans tour was informative but physically exhausting.
“Very stimulating and educational but exhausting!”
Great Turkey tour led by guide Mustafa.
“Great Turkey tour with Guide Mustafa”
19-day Turkey tour was organized and unforgettable thanks to Mustafa.
“Our guide Mustafa was unbelievably well organised”
Comprehensive Turkey tour was fun with knowledgeable guide Mustafa.
“Our guide Mustafa was very knowledgeable and kept it fun.”
Well-organized 10-day Turkey tour with an attentive, humorous guide.
“The entire trip was incredibly well-organized”
Ten-day Turkey tour offered many highlights and engaging guidance.
“Ephesus was an absolute highlight”
Travel Talk provided excellent service and exceeded expectations in Turkey.
“Travel Talk had provided the best service and exceeded beyond my expectations.”
Gulet Turkey tour was incredible, enhanced by knowledgeable guide Mustafa.
“The tour of Turkey by Gulet was an incredible experience!”
Turkey tour was magical with an exceptional, helpful guide.
“This was truly a magical experience.”
Great Turkey trip ran on schedule with an excellent guide.
“Everything on the trip was running as per the schedule.”
Travel Talk and guide Mustafa delivered a phenomenal 50th birthday trip.
“Our guide, Mustafa Kurt, was phenomenal”
Mustafa provided exceptional care and helped with logistics during the tour.
“He even helped us post tour when in Istanbul.”
Mustafa was an excellent guide who made the trip memorable.
“He went above and beyond to make the trip a wonderful memory that will last forever.”
12-day ANZAC tour was amazing with an exceptional guide Mustafa.
“Mustafa is the best guide I have ever had the joy of travelling with.”
My first trip with Travel talk tours was after the wedding. We wanted to spend our honeymoon in Egypt. We made early bookings and called them fifteen days before the due date for proper planning. We wanted this to be the most memorable event of our life but it never was. There were challenges with departure. There were delays and when we got to our destination, the hotel they had booked for us was not up to standard. They were ordinary rooms. Nothing special about their accommodations as they claim. Their tour guide did not have enough options of places we could visit, making it more difficult. It was horrible and we longed to be back home.
This page combines submitted experiences with public reviews from platforms such as Google, Trustpilot, etc. Recurring points are summarized without changing the content of reviews.
Travel Talk Tours is a guided-group tour operator offering multi-day itineraries and packaged travel experiences for international destinations. Consumers searching reviews typically look for information about on-tour guides, accommodations, safety, itinerary structure, inclusions, and customer support. When researching Travel Talk Tours, prospective travellers often check guide quality, accommodation standards, and what is included versus extra-cost options.