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Joined 2024
Didem T.
Available Areas
Istanbul (Living)
Languages
English, Turkish (Native)
Response Time
2 hours on average
Availability Updated
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About Tour Guide 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.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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Landmarks of İstanbul
İstanbul is an amazing city with 2700 years of history as the capital of two empires. With this tour we are starting the day with the oldest structure of Constantinople, the Hippodrome and the Egytian Obelisk. Then we are visiting two more landmarks from the Roman era, 1500 years old Hagia Sophia and Basilica cistern. After our inside visits to the Roman landmarks, we'll see Blue Mosque from outside and walk to the Grand Bazaar to enjoy this 600 years old Ottoman bazaar with 4000 shops.
Landmarks of İstanbul
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Ottomans' İstanbul
We start this tour at the Hippodrome and continue with the world famous Blue Mosque, built by the Ottomans in 1616, which takes its colors from precious stones. Then we visit the Ibrahim Pasha Palace, one of the most important buildings of Ottoman civil architecture. Today, the palace is used as a museum of Turkish and Islamic artifacts which sheds a strong light on the Ottoman period with its extensive collections. Then we visit the oldest and the biggest bazaar in the world, The Grand Bazaar.
Ottomans' İstanbul
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On this tour, we start with a visit to the Topkapi Palace Museum and its rich collections, which was the administrative center and residence of the Ottoman sultans for 400 years. Then we visit the Rüstem Pasha Mosque, a rare work of Architect Sinan and a hidden gem in the old city which was chosen as the most beautiful mosque in Europe by Newsweek magazine. Then we will finalize our tour with a very delicious and enjoyable visit to the historical Egyptian Bazaar.
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Reviews
Kevin B.
“Istanbul at its best”
Our Sunday in Istanbul with Didem was simply outstanding. The four of us had a terrific day exploring the city at its very best. Didem is wonderfully knowledgeable and informed, yet completely warm and down to earth. From ancient and modern history to religion, art, people, and places, she brought every corner of Istanbul to life with insight, humor, and genuine passion. We can only compliment her tour — an unforgettable experience from start to finish.
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Didem T.
Kevin, Thank you so much for your incredibly kind and thoughtful words. Reading your review truly made my day. It was such a pleasure spending Sunday with you and your family and sharing the beauty, history, and spirit of Istanbul . Thank you again for your generosity and appreciation — it genuinely means a lot. I hope our paths cross again someday, either in Istanbul or somewhere else in the world.
Ted B.
“Great tour guide”
Didem is an excellent guide. We would highly recommend! She is extremely knowledgeable, Friendly, easy to work with and flexible. Great ideas for shopping and excellent choice for lunch. We had 2 great days, felt safe and comfortable!
Didem T.
Dear Ted and Virginia, Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. It truly means a lot! I’m really happy to hear that you enjoyed your time in Istanbul and felt comfortable and safe throughout the tour. It was a pleasure spending those two days with you. I hope our paths cross again one day , you are always welcome back! Warm regards, Didem
Ray C.
“Did ‘em great with Didem ”
Didem is an outstanding tour guide. Smart, funny and very knowledgeable. Her experience and love for her country’s history and culture shines through as she made these historical Instanbul landmarks come alive. She even led us to some entertaining shopping experiences around the Bazaar. She also has a big heart. During our tour she noticed that a poor cat had gotten stranded in a deep hole around a statue and couldn’t get out. Without missing a beat she summoned her guide network, who notified the authorities and the cat was rescued soon after. Highly recommend Didem to anyone. PS … Only downside of our experience is the Gowithguide.com site. It’s a little clunky and a few messages never reached me. Luckily her professionalism more than made up for the booking site’s shortcoming.
Didem T.
Dear Ray, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your wonderful review. It truly means a lot to me. Especially knowing how busy your schedule has been with meetings, your kind gesture of taking the time to write such kind words is something I deeply appreciate. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and I am grateful for your support and trust. It was a pleasure to be with you and Barbara , and I hope our paths cross again in the future. With my warmest thanks, Didem
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Hi everyone, My name is Dilek, a national - licensed tour guide. I am 42 years old and have been guiding for 14 years. My husband is from Mexico and with our two young kids we live in Istanbul. When I don't work I spend most of my time outdoor with my family, enjoy istanbul as much as we can. I am qualified in the knowledge of Turkish history, mythology, archaeology, history of religion and history of art. I speak English and Spanish. Following my university graduation, I lived in England for 5 years where I continued my education studying Travel and Tourism at Greenwich School of Management. After I lived a short time in Guatemala, Cuba to learn Spanish. In my tour I would like to show you architectural styles, historical fun facts, famous historical monuments, tell you about the peoples life in Istanbul, how we spend our days, where do people go to eat, what we eat, where we shop, what we listen, the best places to eat, drink and party. As your local guide, I am flexible to your wishes and needs. Making it interesting and enjoyable for you is my wish. With all of my years of experience in the travel industry, I hope to help you make the most of your time in beautiful Istanbul by taking a tour with me. I very much look forward to meeting you all!
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