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Joined 2024
Yasin K.
Available Areas
Istanbul (Living)
Languages
Turkish (Native), English
Response Time
2 hours on average
Availability Updated
2 days ago
About Tour Guide Yasin K.
Merhaba (Hello) from a friendly Istanbulite! My name is Yasin, a licenced tour guide who is in love with his city.
Istanbul is more than a regular city. It has been a melting pot of different empires, religions, languages and cultures for centuries! I've been living in this amazing city for 36 years and have about 8 years of experience as a guide. My purpose is not only to show you some historical buildings but also give you a chance to learn more about our unique history, culture-traditions, cuisine, daily life etc.
I am very interested in both Roman/Eastern Roman (Byzantine) and Ottoman heritage of Istanbul, so I can offer you very specific tours that you'll always remember. I have basic information on the old/medieval Greek and can read the Ottoman Turkish. I can also understand caligraphic inscriptions easily. I believe that if you really want to feel the soul of historical buildings, you should know what those inscriptions explain to us. That's why I spent so much time to improve myself in this field.
I also love photography and trying different types of healthy and traditional food. Fortunately, Istanbul gives us a great chance for them. I'll be so happy to help you with them, too!
Feel free to contact me for either a full-day or a half-day tour. I can provide you a complete program or customizable itinerary. Let's explore this amazing city and unique culture together!
Important
I can work everyday
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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2-Day Private Tour in Istanbul
Is 1 day not enough for you to explore Istanbul? First day will be for the classics such as Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Basilica Cistern, the Hippodrome and the Grand Bazaar. On our second day let's go to some beautiful local markets and historical neighborhoods where you can get a local flavour. Please feel free to contact me if you would like to spend more than 2 days with me or customize this tour.
2-Day Private Tour in Istanbul
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The Marvels of Istanbul (Full Day)
Would you like to explore some of the wonders of Istanbul in a day? If yes, you are at the right place! This tour includes the highlights of this amazing city, so it's a great start especially for the first time visitors. Everything in the itinerary below is within walking distance and guided tours skip the ticket line at Topkapı Palace and the Basilica Cistern. Please feel free to contact me if you would like to customize this tour!
The Marvels of Istanbul (Full Day)
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Diversity of Istanbul Along the Golden Horn: Fener, Balat, Eyup
The Golden Horn, an inlet dividing two main parts of the European side of Istanbul, has so many historical neighborhoods on each side of itself. Fener, Balat and Eyup are probably the most beautiful and diverse ones! In this tour you'll be able to witness different colours and religions of Istanbul and get a flavour of local life.
Diversity of Istanbul Along the Golden Horn: Fener, Balat, Eyup
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Half Day Customized Tour in Istanbul
If you have a limited time and still want to see some highlights of Istanbul, this is the perfect option for you! It's possible to customize your tour and we can make your itinerary together! Here are a few options below Option 1 Topkapi Palace (+Harem) Hagia Sophia Option 2 Topkapı Palace The Basilica Cistern The Grand Bazaar Option 3 Topkapı Palace The Basilica Cistern Blue Mosque
Half Day Customized Tour in Istanbul
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Imperial Mosques and Bazaars of Istanbul (half-day tour)
The Ottoman royal family ruled the empire from 1453 to 1922 in Istanbul. They built so many breathtaking buildings in this city during that time period and this tour gives you a chance to explore some of them such as the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazar etc. Everything we'll see is within walking distance.
Imperial Mosques and Bazaars of Istanbul (half-day tour)
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Islamic Heritage of the Ottoman Istanbul (Half Day)
Istanbul, the former capital of the Ottoman Empire, played a major role in Islamic history. Ottoman rulers claimed caliphal authority after the conquest of Egypt by Sultan Selim I in 1517 and Istanbul became the capital of Islamic world. A lot of Islamic holy relics were collected at Topkapı Palace and many Muslim artists came to this city to show their skills. This tour gives you a great chance to explore the Islamic heritage of Istanbul with a guide who grew up in this culture.
Islamic Heritage of the Ottoman Istanbul (Half Day)
Reviews
Shelly Z.
“Yasin made Istanbul the Highlight of Our Travels”
If you are looking for a guide who is personable, knowledgable and fun to be with, look no further than Yasin. Eight of us toured with him for two days and everyone had a fabulous experience! He managed to keep track of us, even in the Grand Bazaar and made sure we saw everything we were interested in as well as some extras. He curated our tour beautifully and we learned so much about Istanbul and the amazing architecture, ate sumptuous Turkish food and bought high quality cashmere and silk scarves in the Grand Bazaar and spices and teas in the spice market. Yasin always has a smile on his face and he introduced us to an Istanbul that we will cherish. If you are looking for an amazing guide,Yasin is definitely the one to choose.
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Yasin K.
Thank you so much, Shelly! It was my pleasure and I hope to see you all again in Istanbul :)
Kesh H.
“Istanbul - 2 days”
We were a group of 6 traveling from the United States to Turkey April 2025. We were very fortunate to get Yasin K for the Istanbul part of the tour. He is a resident of istanbul for more than 30 years. Yasin was easy to communicate with prior to the trip and was very prompt in giving suggestions which made our planning easy. The 2 days with him was a history lesson. All of us in the group have traveled widely over the last 30 years and have had guides in Asia and Europe. Yasin is in the top tier and one of the best I have had. He is very well educated in multiple areas and his English was excellent. His knowledge of regional history and time lines was easy to understand. He would get into more details if asked and his answers were always to the point. He was willing to give opinions on sensitive issues and it was very balanced. We did the all the usual attractions by walk and also used local taxis to go to other neighborhoods. It was an incredible experience. I recommend him highly and wish him all the best Kesh Hebbar ( USA )
Yasin K.
Thank you so much for your wonderful words! It was my pleasure and hope to see you all again in Istanbul :)
Robin F.
“Fantastic guide”
Yasin's great, excellent english and communications skills, very knowledgeable with good planning. Highly recommend for Istanbul tour. 10/10
Yasin K.
Thank you so much, Robin! It was my pleasure :)
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Didem T.
Hi, My name is Didem. I was born in 1977 in Istanbul and I am a licensed tour guide working in Istanbul where my family has lived for more than a century. Before studying tour guiding I studied economics and worked in banking and finance for many years. As I was so much amazed with the rich history of my hometown I decided to study guiding and turn my passion to my profession. Today I am so happy that I have been able to share my knowledge, passion and love for Istanbul with the thousands of guests I have guided so far. I do hope that our paths will cross with you and It will be my pleasure to guide you in our beautiful Istanbul.
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Muzaffer E.
Welcome to Türkiye! Your passionate local guide (originally from Istanbul!) is here! It is my pleasure to customize my tours for your unique experiences according to your requests. After getting my bachelor's degree in econometrics as a valedictorian and working in finance and foreign trade sectors in Türkiye for several years, I went to the USA. When I had studied my master's in economics at George Washington University (GWU), I was offered two prestigious postgraduate scholarships by The University of Nottingham (UoN) and so, I moved to the UK. After getting my PGCert in economics from The UoN, I moved back to Istanbul and started my master's in econometrics in order to pursue a PhD. However, at the same time, I took my first steps towards my professional carreer in tourism. During my life in Washington DC, for about 4 years, I had experienced not only being a volunteer translator for Turkish delegations and international students hosted by non-profit organizations sponsored by the US government, but also being a volunteer guide of them for cultural tours including the Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum complex. Therefore, after moving back to Istanbul, I desired presenting Istanbul - my lovely hometown! - and Türkiye to tourists in the right way and completed the tourist guidance program at Cappadocia University as a full scholarship scholar. I also hold an associate of arts degree in cultural heritage and tourism and have been studying art history at Istanbul Medeniyet University. I have been qualified by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Republic of Türkiye, as an expert professional guide in Istanbul / Cappadocia / Ephesus, Kusadasi and on the Eastern Roman Empire / Gobekli Tepe and Upper Mesopotamia / the Seven Churches of Revelation. Looking forward to meeting you on your next trip to Türkiye. Thank you for your time and interest. All the best, Muzaffer
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