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Turkey
Abdurrahim B.
I am widely regarded as one of the foremost guides specialising in the Gallipoli battlefields. I am renowned for my extensive knowledge, engaging storytelling and respectful approach to this significant historical site. Should you be searching for an in-depth and emotionally impactful tour of Gallipoli, I would be an excellent choice.
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Turkey
Doğan M.
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
There is a saying in the Middle East called "hello". If you look in the dictionary; It will translate as "hello" but the real meaning of this word is "you will find friendship here, feel comfortable". Merhaba, I'm Dogan. I am 27 years old, I have a degree in both international relations and international trade, a master's degree in guidance, and I am currently an art history student. I have been a student for many years and my area of expertise is having a pleasant time with a low budget - just like students.
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Turkey
Muhammet Z.
Hello, I am a licensed tour guide based in Istanbul. I will be happy to show you around my country. Let's discover with a local eye and priority for entering museums. Please feel free to contact me!
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Turkey
Yağmur B.
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
I’ve been a professional tour guide for9 years, and let me tell you, I absolutely adore my job. I love showcasing my country, Turkiye, with all its cultural, historical, and modern treasures. Every day, I get to share my enthusiasm and pride for my homeland with visitors. I truly enjoy making everyone feel like a cherished guest, and I take great pleasure in introducing them to the unique wonders of Turkiye with both joy and a touch of humor. For me, every tour is a delightful experience, and it’s all about making memories and having fun along the way!
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Turkey
Uğur K.
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
Hello, I am Uğur. After graduating from the Faculty of Economics at the university, I started working in tourism. Then one day I realized that guidance would make me more enjoy and self-actualization. Because I was hungry for history, I was hungry for knowledge, my curiosity was high. I developed myself in this field and became a tour guide professionally by taking the official trainings we need to take. Here I was in the field that I was looking for and made me happy. When I first started working in the field, I was very excited, I made simple mistakes out of excitement, but they all tasted good, maybe it is these pleasant mistakes that still give the local flavor to the tours I do. Even though I travel and tell the same places with different people from all over the world, the feeling of traveling to the same places with different friends or different places with the same friends never goes away. Sharing my knowledge and empathizing with people makes me feel happy. I have friends from all over the world and this is the best part of this job. I love my job, I love history, I love people... Recently, I have been working as a mediator in order to make social use of the experience I have gained in this field and try to make a positive impact on the society I live in.
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Turkey
Serkan K.
I have been a professional tourism guide since 1996, and I live in Istanbul. In addition to my work as a tour guide, my experienced team and I are ready to warmly welcome our valued guests to our beautiful country, Türkiye.
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Turkey
Muzaffer E.
4.88 / 5
(8 reviews)
4.88 / 5
(8 reviews)
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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Turkey
Tunahan O.
5.00 / 5
(5 reviews)
5.00 / 5
(5 reviews)
I am a tour guide in Istanbul. I usually do walking tours and street tours. I have a lot of routes in Istanbul
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Turkey
Serkan K.
I have been a professional tourism guide since 1996, and I live in Istanbul. In addition to my work as a tour guide, my experienced team and I are ready to warmly welcome our valued guests to our beautiful country, Türkiye.
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Turkey
Zeynep K.
I was born and raised to Turkish parents in the suburbs of Chicago, I moved to Istanbul after earning my degree in History from Western Illinois University. Before becoming a tour guide, I spent eight years working as a journalist at The Washington Post’s Istanbul bureau. Istanbul is my favorite place in the world, and I love sharing my passion for the city with visitors.
Turkey
Yağmur B.
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
I’ve been a professional tour guide for9 years, and let me tell you, I absolutely adore my job. I love showcasing my country, Turkiye, with all its cultural, historical, and modern treasures. Every day, I get to share my enthusiasm and pride for my homeland with visitors. I truly enjoy making everyone feel like a cherished guest, and I take great pleasure in introducing them to the unique wonders of Turkiye with both joy and a touch of humor. For me, every tour is a delightful experience, and it’s all about making memories and having fun along the way!
Turkey
Abdurrahim B.
I am widely regarded as one of the foremost guides specialising in the Gallipoli battlefields. I am renowned for my extensive knowledge, engaging storytelling and respectful approach to this significant historical site. Should you be searching for an in-depth and emotionally impactful tour of Gallipoli, I would be an excellent choice.
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Turkey
Behlül A.
Hello everyone! I’m your local guide here in Türkiye. I’m 29 years old, born and raised in this beautiful country, and I’ve dedicated myself to responsible and sustainable tourism. I’ve studied different tourism models in Finland and Greece to help make our industry better and more ethical, not exploitative. I graduated from the Tourism Guiding Department at university and earned my professional license from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Türkiye. I've been working in the tourism industry for over 7 years, and for the past 4 years, I’ve been guiding professionally, not only in Türkiye but also in countries like Finland and the UAE. I am based in Istanbul but happy to provide tours in Izmir, too. Contact me so I can customise an Izmir tour for you. Along the way, I’ve collected countless stories and experiences that I love to share. I’m also a really good listener, always happy to hear about your journey, too. I’m passionate about nature and outdoor sports, such as hiking, snowshoeing, forest skiing, snowmobiling, and fishing are some of my favourites. In my free time, you’ll probably find me out with my camera, wandering through art galleries, or catching up with friends. Let’s discover Türkiye together beyond the surface, with meaning and connection.
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Turkey
Bulent A.
I am nationwide tour guide, licensed by the minstery od tourism and culture. I have been in the tourism industry for the last 30+ years. I know the needs and want of modern day travelers. I will be happy to guide you Eylül in my lovely country TURKEY
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Turkey
Didem T.
5.00 / 5
(5 reviews)
5.00 / 5
(5 reviews)
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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Turkey
Volkan C.
Hello and welcome to my beautiful amazing and Majestic city ; İstanbul.. My name is Volkan, I live in İstanbul and I have been a tour guide aprroximately for 15 years.. I hope our tour will be very enjoyable for you ; walking in history, tasting amazing food, feeling the atmosphere of bazaars.. If you need experinced professional guide to feel relax and happy, contact with me with a real local.. Let's tailor our tours according to our needs..
Istanbul Tour Reviews
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Jason O.
5 / 5
Apr 16, 2026
“Deeply Knowledgeable and Engaging. We Recommend.”
Ugur gave us a customized tour of the historical sites of the city, took us for lunch and snacks, and helped us with buying souvenirs. He is deeply knowledgeable about history, kept the teenagers engaged with stories, and otherwise did a fantastic job of bringing the historical sites to life. We highly recommend him.
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Uğur K.
Thank you very much Jason, it was a pleasure to spend a day with all of you.
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Jason O.
5 / 5
Apr 16, 2026
“Fun, Informative, Engaging”
We had a large group that included four teenagers. Yagmur took us to see historical sites and shopping. She was fun, kept the kids engaged, helped us with negotiating some purchases, took us for an excellent lunch and snacks, and provided us with deeply informed context about what we were seeing and about Istanbul. She is a consummate professional. Highly recommended.
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Yağmur B.
It’s an honor for me to hear such great reviews from you! Thank you for your feedback. Greetings from Istanbul
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Louise N.
5 / 5
Apr 6, 2026
“Really interesting day”
Our guide Doğan, was punctual, friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. He was good company. I Would highly recommend him.
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Doğan M.
Thank you very much for your kind words. It was truly a pleasure spending time with you and being part of your trip. I’m glad you enjoyed the experience, and your feedback means a lot to me.
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Local Tour Guides in Istanbul
Istanbul's private tours with a guide offer bespoke journeys and new insights, ensuring you see the best of the city, from ancient landmarks to modern marvels.
Navigating Istanbul’s bustling streets and complex public transportation system can be challenging, especially for first-time visitors. A private guide can make your experience more comfortable and stress-free by handling all the logistics, from arranging transportation to avoiding long lines at popular attractions. This allows you to focus on enjoying the city without worrying about the details of getting around.
A private guide can also help you discover hidden treasures and lesser-known attractions that you might miss on your own. Beyond the famous tourist spots, Istanbul has many charming neighborhoods, bustling markets, and historic sites that are off the typical tourist path. A guide can take you to places like the Spice Bazaar or the vibrant streets of Kadikoy, offering a local’s perspective and making your visit more authentic and memorable.