Private tour in Istanbul Neslihan A

Private Wonders of Istanbul full-day Tour

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Neslihan A.

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Hi! I'm Neslihan, and Istanbul has been my classroom for nearly 20 years. I've been a licensed professional guide since 2008 — and I still discover something new every time I'm out with a guest. My background is a little unusual: I studied tour guiding, business, media communications, and history — two degrees, two diplomas. Then I pursued a master's degree at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences (HSLU) in Switzerland, which gave me a very different perspective. I learned how Western visitors think, what surprises them, and what they actually want to understand about a city like Istanbul. I also spent time in Argentina learning Spanish, which taught me that the best way to connect with people is through stories, not facts. When you're on tour with me, I won't recite dates and names. I'll tell you what was really going on behind the palace walls, why the city looks the way it does, and what the monuments meant to the people who built them. History doesn't have to feel like a lesson — it just needs the right storyteller. I'd love to show you my city. Let's make it a day you actually remember.

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Overview of your Istanbul tour

This is one of my favorite tour. I studied History of Art and I love it. We will talk about history today. But it won't be boring like history lesson. I will tell you interesting stories, mysteries. . You will find yourself in the story. Our first visit is Blue Mosque and we will visit Topkapi Palace after that. Topkapi Palace is the biggest Ottoman Palace and used as a royal palace around 400 years. Of course we will talk about Harem girls too. I will explain their life in the palace. We will also visit Hagia Sophia which is the symbol of the city. It is also symbolizing peace of three religions. You will love byzantine art in it. We will rest a bit in a historical cafe near Hagia Sophia to drink turkish coffee. If you like I can look your fortune with the cup. In the afternoon we will visit the water cistern. A beautiful light show is waiting for us! End of the tour we will see Grand Bazaar which will impress you with its 4000 stores!

Recent Reviews

Harald S.Austria
3 days ago

Outgoing person, Very enjoyable experience. she navigated us quickly through all the queues, and matched all historical facts nicely with tails and stories about the time in which they happened. In that she made it an enjoyable, funny and easy to digest experience for all of us, not only the history buffs. Can highly recommend her, PS: if you pick her and are not a vegetarian, insist on visiting the Kebap place, she recommends

Kristin L.United States
1 week ago

Neslihan was absolutely wonderful! I took two tours with her while my husband was in meetings in Istanbul, and both were highlights of my trip. She’s incredibly knowledgeable, but what made the experience special was how comfortable and at ease I felt—as if I were exploring the city with a good friend. She tailored each tour to my interests and pace, making the days feel truly personal. I can’t recommend her tours highly enough!

Patricia B.United States
August 2025

Neslihan Is a wonderful tour guide. She showed me around Istanbul for two days. Her knowledge of the city both historically as well as the many friends she had gave me a very clear picture. One of the fun things was to travel via tram just like a local. I also really enjoyed meeting some of the people at the bazaar. We sat, drank tea and spoke to people who worked there. All of this besides seeing some of the monuments and being told stories of people from the past. Two wonderful days. Neslihan really knows how to give an interesting and enlightening tour. She listened to what I wanted to do and made it possible.

Patricia B.United States
August 2025

Neslihan is a wonderful guide. She was punctual both mornings to pick me up which was a good start to the day. She showed me Istanbul via public transportation which I was a bit worried about because I am not too steady on my feet, but it was wonderful to travel like a local. Neslihan had great historical anecdotes of people from the past which made looking at buildings and monuments more interesting. The other wonderful asset Neslihan had was her friendships with other people and guides. She really showed me the people of Istanbul who are incredibly interesting and kind. She brought great depth to her guiding me around Istanbul.

Michael P.United States
June 2025

Our tour of Istanbul with Neslihan was fantastic. She had an in depth understanding of the history of Istanbul as well as the culture and architecture. We also enjoyed the way she spoke about living there today and what it is like to be a local resident.

Martin T.
June 2025

Neslihan was a wonderful tour guide, really down to earth and fun!! She also really knows the city, it's history and all the best places to go! I would definitely recommend her, if you want to have an awesome day in Istanbul... Our only issue, was the meeting point, the company seems to choose a place and then doesn't always communicate it with the tour guide, luckily she found us quickly (cause she is great).

Your Istanbul tour itinerary

If you let me know your interests, we can create a different plan. It is a flexible tour plan. We can do a customized tour. -Departure from the Hotel or Port. -Roman Hippodrome (We will start our tour here. After the explanations of the ruins we will have a quick stop for taking photos). -Blue Mosque (There are some rules for entering the mosque. Women need to cover their heads and everybody needs to take off their shoes. We will have time for taking photos). -Topkapi Palace. (It is close on Tuesday) -Underground Cistern (We will have a short visit to this attraction). Underground Cistern is under restoration but we will see Binbirdirek Cistern. -Grand Bazaar (If you like handicrafts you will love the Bazar. But you should know it is closed on Sunday). -Back to the Hotel or Port.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

It is a walking tour but I can help you to take a train or taxi.

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Entrance fees and restaurant meals. Enterance fees are changing all the time.
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Meeting location

No: 8 Meclis-i Mebusan Caddesi, İç Kapı No: 102, İstanbul, İstanbul, 34433, Türkiye

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Tour categories
History
City Highlights
Tour reference number
201720
Languages
Turkish
English
Activity level
Light

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This private tour in Istanbul is perfect for travellers who are interested in history and art, as well as those who enjoy exploring cultural landmarks. With a focus on storytelling and historical insights, it's ideal for anyone looking to connect with a local expert like Neslihan A. for deeper insights into the city's rich past.

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