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Popular Istanbul Private Tours
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Istanbul Highlight Walking Tour
Explore Istanbul’s greatest highlights on this classic walking tour. Visit the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia, uncovering the stories of Byzantium and the Ottomans. Descend into the magical Basilica Cistern, enjoy a short lunch break, then navigate the Grand Bazaar’s hidden corners. End at the peaceful Süleymaniye Mosque with stunning city views.
Istanbul Highlight Walking Tour
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Private Hagia Sophia Sultanahmet Blue Mosque Cistern Grand Bazaar walking Tour
Experience a walking tour starting with a tramway or taxi from the port or hotel, led by a professional, licensed tour guide. With extensive knowledge and insider tips, our guides will take you on a journey like no other. We like to help our guests enjoy the city through its culture, history, and local foods. This private guiding service is ideal for families, solo travelers, and friends who want to learn about Istanbul with its insides and culture of the royal city without losing time in queues
Private Hagia Sophia Sultanahmet Blue Mosque Cistern Grand Bazaar walking Tour
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Half-Day Istanbul Highlights – Private Guided Tour (Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar)
Explore the essential highlights of Istanbul in a relaxed and well-paced half-day tour. This private experience is ideal for travelers who want to see the city's most iconic landmarks without spending a full day. We will visit the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, and the magnificent Hagia Sophia while discovering the rich history of Byzantine and Ottoman periods. The tour continues with a visit to the Grand Bazaar, where you can experience one of the oldest and most vibrant markets in the world.
Half-Day Istanbul Highlights – Private Guided Tour (Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar)
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Istanbul Highlights Tour: Discover the Heart of the City
Explore the best of Istanbul in one unforgettable tour! Visit iconic landmarks such as Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar while learning the fascinating stories that shaped this timeless city.
Istanbul Highlights Tour: Discover the Heart of the City
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Popular Izmir Private Tours
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Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour (from Izmir/Kusadasi)
You will be impressed by the impressive and well preserved ruins of Ephesus. During our visit you can pose and take great pics with the Celsus Library, The Gate of Hercules, Goddes of Victory known as Nike, Temple of Hadrian, the Great Theater and much more... The House of the Virgen Mary will be another highlight of the tour for the pilgrims to pray and relax with the holly water of the house.
Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour (from Izmir/Kusadasi)
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One Full Walking Day in Izmir
Guess what! We will meet at the İzmir Clock Tower ( : Than you will get lost in Kemeraltı. At that moment you will hear a voice within you that is actually me (: that tells you what not to do. While walking through the asymmetrical streets of Kemeraltı you will touch souvenirs, taste local foods, smell bazaar and special shops, hear bazaar shoppers and see museums and memorial houses.
One Full Walking Day in Izmir
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İzmir Foça Adventure Dive
The Aegean Sea is known for its diverse range of marine life, impressive underwater topography from caverns, caves and canyons to reef walls and unique wreck diving experiences. All found along one of the most picturesque coastlines in the world. The variety of dive sites ensure there is something for everyone, from deep reef walls to wrecks and caverns, and from beginners to experienced divers
İzmir Foça Adventure Dive
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İzmir Sığacık Seferihisar Adventure Dive
The Aegean Sea is known for its diverse range of marine life, impressive underwater topography from caverns, caves and canyons to reef walls and unique wreck diving experiences. All found along one of the most picturesque coastlines in the world. The variety of dive sites ensure there is something for everyone, from deep reef walls to wrecks and caverns, and from beginners to experienced divers.
İzmir Sığacık Seferihisar Adventure Dive
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Popular Kusadasi Private Tours
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From Kusadasi Port Half-Day Private Tour of Ephesus
Ephesus ancient city is a must-see destination for history buffs, culture enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates the beauty of ancient ruins. Experience the wonders of Ephesus on a Private tour from Kusadasi Port. The tour includes visits to Temple of Artemis, Ancient City of Ephesus and Ephesus Experience Museum
From Kusadasi Port Half-Day Private Tour of Ephesus
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Highlights of Ephesus - Shore excursion
Every time ı guide here, the city takes me back in time. So it will take you too. Cleopatra walked on its streets. St. Paul preached in its great theatre. Ephesus was the fifth most populated city in the world. On this tour, we visit every inch of Ephesus. Not only the well-known parts such as Agora or Celcius library but also the lesser known beauties like the Terrace houses which has a very beautiful collection of Mosaics.
Highlights of Ephesus - Shore excursion
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Private Guided Exploration of Ephesus
Enjoy a tour with a private, professional tour guide and together decide the places you would like to see, focusing on the sights that matter to you. Discover the Unesco sight of Turkey in a unique, personal way, and spend your time on the sites as much as you wish.
Private Guided Exploration of Ephesus
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Popular Canakkale Private Tours
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Guiding Service for Ancient City of Troy
This ancient city, which hosted the renowned epic of the world-famous blind bard Homer, awaits your exploration. Participants are invited to prepare for an immersive excursion into the past by means of a comprehensive programme encompassing the fertile lands of the Trojan plain, the surrounding villages, the ancient city and the museum.
Guiding Service for Ancient City of Troy
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Guiding Service for Gallipoli ANZAC Battlefields
The Gallipoli Battlefields are of significant historical importance, as they represent the origins of the Republic of Turkey. This is also the point at which Australians and New Zealanders established their national identity. While exploring the area's unique natural beauty, visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the history of the world's best self-preserved battlefields.
Guiding Service for Gallipoli ANZAC Battlefields
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Turkey Tour Reviews
Joel L.
“Thoroughly Enjoyable”
Showed us hidden gems of Istanbul. Very pleasant and knowledgeable. Highly customizable. We had a great day
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Yağmur B.
Dear Joel, Thank you so much for your lovely review! It was a real pleasure spending the day with you and your dear wife and exploring some of Istanbul’s lesser-known corners together. I’m especially happy that you enjoyed the hidden gems and the flexibility of the day. Istanbul has so many layers, and being able to adapt the experience along the way always makes a private tour more personal. Thank you again for such a wonderful day together. I hope the rest of your travels are filled with many more great memories! Warm wishes, Yağmur
Vijay S.
“Pure magic for families! Kept our 7-year-old captivated for 3 hours!”
Booking this private tour of the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Basilica Cistern was the best decision we made in Istanbul. Dilek was absolutely spectacular, especially with our 7-year-old daughter. Taking a child on a 3-hour historical tour can be daunting, but she turned it into an interactive adventure. She kept our daughter completely captivated from start to finish by asking engaging questions, telling captivating stories, and offering fun little rewards that kept her motivated. Her ability to connect with children while delivering a wealth of historical knowledge to the adults is a rare and incredible skill. Beyond her deep expertise, she was incredibly warm, friendly, and helpful throughout the entire afternoon. If you are travelling to Istanbul with kids, do yourself a huge favour and book a tour with her. She made history come alive for our whole family! Vijay
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Dilek O.
Dear Vijay and Sunisha, Thank you so much for taking the time to write this beautiful review. Meeting wonderful families like yours is the greatest reward of my job and reading your kind words made me so happy. I enjpyed guiding your daughter so much. Her curiosity and bright energy made our time exploring the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Basilica Cistern so much fun. I loved going on that interactive adventure with he. She definitely earned all of those little rewards! It is always my biggest goal to make history engaging for both the adults and the kids, and I'm so happy to hear that you all had a magical afternoon. Thank you again for choosing to spend your day in Istanbul with me. Sending my warmest hugs to you, your wife and your sweet daughter. I hope our paths cross again someday,
Angela R.
“Great Trip”
Nazmiye our guide in Istanbul, was very outstanding - friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and informative. Very happy with the Guide service and helping us to learn to navigate the city on the first day. The meeting point from the ship was well communicated and everything went smoothly to make a very comfortable day of visiting the Istanbul sights we were excited to see!
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Nazmiye E.
Thank you so much, Angela, for your lovely review! It was truly a pleasure meeting you both and showing you around Istanbul. I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed the day and that I could help make your first experience in the city comfortable and easy. I really enjoyed spending the day with you and hope you left Istanbul with wonderful memories. Wishing you both many more amazing travels! Warm regards, Nazmiye
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Private Tours in Turkey
Experience the unique joys of Turkey with a local tour guide and gain comfort, easy access and personalized travel. Create lifelong memories your way.
A private tour offers the flexibility to explore off-the-beaten-path destinations that group tours often overlook. With a private guide, you can visit hidden gems like the thermal pools of Pamukkale or the quaint fishing villages along the Turquoise Coast. These personalized experiences allow you to see a different side of Turkey, creating lasting memories and a deeper connection to the country.
Private tours also create a sense of exclusivity, giving you and your travel team the chance to ask as many questions about the Blue Mosque, or discover how Turkey’s founder impacted the nation deeply. You can learn as much as you want.
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