Tour guide in Istanbul Ayfer D.
Istanbul, Turkiye
Turkish, English
176
Tours Delivered,
Since Nov 26, 2019
20.0
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I'm Ayfer D., your private tour guide in Istanbul
Guide #36468
Hello Dear Traveler, Welcome to my profile! I am Ayfer, I have been a guide since 2010 and have been hosting amazing people in Istanbul from all over the world since then. I am very passionate about art, history, travel and food. I have lived in Istanbul for over a decade and when I first moved here it was to experience its diversity of culture, wonderful depth of history and energy that this beautiful city has to offer. I am a storyteller at heart and looking forward to sharing stories of some of the most fascinating people and wonderful places that give Istanbul its unique fabric. I offer experiences of history, culture, food and lifestyle as I want my guests to experience the city not just with its highlights but also feel and understand how vibrant, fun and unique it is. Other than the offers that you may see on my profile, I would be more than happy to create a completely tailored program as per your wishes. I promise you will find this city far beyond your expectations. Important note is that the tours I offer are around 3-6 hours, so the programs are not super packed and overwhelming, perfect for travelers who like exploring cities at a relaxed pace. Looking forward to meeting you in Istanbul! - Professional Tourist Guide License from Ministry of Culture And Tourism - Worked as a Luxury Travel Advisor for Turkey (7 years) In some museums, guides are not allowed to enter exhibition halls, we give information about the exhibitions and give you some free time to visit.
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- Molly M.United StatesAugust 2026
Ayfer is so knowledgeable and we loved everything we learned from her- from basics to fun details we never would have found on our own. She helped with everything from public transportation to ticket purchases to food recommendations. Would love to take another tour with her!
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August 2026Thank you for the lovely comments Molly! It was a pleasure to have you in Istanbul. Hope to see you again in the near future.
- William C.United StatesJuly 2026
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July 2026Thank you William!
- Rick F.AustraliaJune 2026
5 stars A wonderful experience. We can highly recommend a tour with Afner. We could not possibly have learned as much about Istanbul’s rich and complex history, as well as life in the city today, on our own. Afner is incredibly knowledgeable, warm, friendly, and clearly knows and loves Istanbul. Both historical and social, especially our visit to Asian side! Thank you...
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June 2026Thank you for your kind words Rick, it was lovely to meet you and Petra. Hope to see you again in the near future.
- Ken W.United StatesJune 2026
We loved our culinary and history tour on the Asian side of Istanbul with Ayfer. We learned so much, visited several charming neighborhoods and markets, and sampled several terrific local delicacies. We are so glad we did this tour - we would not have visited the Asian side otherwise, which is so much less crowded and very interesting. Ayfer lives there and knows the...
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June 2026Thank you for the lovely review Ken, it was wonderful to meet you. Hope to see you again!
