Tokyo, Japan
Tours Delivered,
Since Jan 9, 2020
10.0
Hours, Avg. response time
Guide #44661
Konnichiwa! I am Gulay, a professional guide with a deep love for photography, art, and discovering the hidden spirit of Tokyo beyond the typical tourist experience. I have been working as a professional guide since 2008, and have received my training at the Department of Tourism Guidance. I moved to Spain for one year (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) and worked as a volunteer and mentor in EVS organizations(European Voluntary Service) But then my interest in Japanese culture led me to my current carrier in Tokyo for 8 years. Guiding is my passion, I believe guiding guests that you never met before from totally different countries is a great chance to know people better to improve your skills. As your guide, I will be pleased to share my experience of guiding with you and will do my best to make your holiday a memorable one. I am here to explain the local culture and traditions and give guests other local insights and I will help you to experience the "WOW" factor :) I also deeply love photography and art, which strongly influences the way I explore Tokyo. I am always searching for beautiful light, hidden details, atmosphere, architecture, everyday moments, and places that emotionally capture the city's spirit. Whether it’s quiet backstreets, modern design, nostalgic neighborhoods, cafés, local life, or contemporary art spaces, I love helping guests experience Tokyo in a more visual and emotional way. And if you want, I am happy to customize your itinerary according to your requests, I can help design your experience based on your interests, such as food, fashion, history, art, pop culture in Japan, or something specific. I would love to show you my favorite things about the greatest city in the world! I look forward to exploring Tokyo together with you and sharing my favorite sides of this incredible city! Gulay G. -Professional Tourist Guide License from Republic of Turkey Ministry of Culture And Tourism License Number: 02741 -King George International Business College Canada Tesol Certificate (ESL) - No special qualification to drive a car or a bus for tourists.
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We had an amazing experience with our tour guide. She was knowledgeable, energetic, flexible, and always attentive to our interests. She went above and beyond to ensure we enjoyed every moment of our trip and made the most of our time in Japan. She was especially wonderful with our son, which made the experience even more memorable. Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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August 2026Thank you so much for this amazing review! I honestly can't tell you how happy it made me feel. ❤️ Your words truly touched me, and it was such a joy to have you and your son as my guests. I still remember all of our conversations and how much fun it was diving into the stories behind each place we visited. I can't wait to see you again, whether it's for another adventure...
Gulay was the perfect fit for us. She tailored the tour for me and my son. She was extremely knowledgable and super fun. She was able to share a lot of knowledge about the culture, the traditions and the life in Tokyo. My son and I were super entertained. We have traveled a lot around the world, and we both felt this is one of the best tour guides we have ever had! Thank...
Gulay was incredible! This was our groups first time to Japan. We met on the first full day of our trip, and I could not have asked for anyone better to kick us off right. She reached out to me before our tour to learn what activities we would like her to consider to customize our half day tour. We met her at our hotel but used the first train ride to the Ueno Park...
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June 2026Thank you so much for your beautiful review! Your kind words truly made my day and brought the biggest smile to my face!I hope our paths cross again someday, and until then, I wish you and your family many more wonderful adventures! どういたしまして!:)
Our guide, Gulay G., was an Ellen. She was happy to customize our tour before we began and even along the way. She was pleasant, well informed and accommodating. We booked a second day with her!