Hello Dear guests, distinguished travelers.
I'm historian and professional tour guide. History and language learning was my great passion. Therefore I pursued a career in sociaI sciences and graduated from Anatolian University History Department , Cappadocia University Tourist guiding department.
My recognised ability to communicate with people from many different backgrounds, cultures and countries has enabled me to lead tour groups with great success and acclaim.
As a tour guide , I consider myself very lucky because I guide my guests in one of the most fascinating city of the world. Istanbul can be considered as the combination of the old and modern city, as well as Islamic and Mediterranean mixture of cultures in a captivating atmosphere. There are only few cities in the world that can be so delightful to experience and enjoy as Istanbul.
I truly enjoy showing the beauties of Istanbul, talking about history and having intellectual conversation with my guests.
If you want to enjoy this magnificient city with a local touch on a private tour, do not hesitate to write to me, it will always be a pleasure to reply to your enquiries!
Besides all my tours can be customized and I can even create a tour based on your preferences.

*Guiding licence approved by the Ministry of Cuture and Tourism of Turkish Republic.

Anatolian University History Faculty diploma.

Capadoccia University Tourism Faculty diploma.

**In accordance with the recent amendments of laws regarding tour guiding in Turkey , the guides are not allowed to sell tours. So please note that the tours quaranteed here are to be by means of an officially registered A class Tourism & Travel Agency.

I can't drive during the tour but I can arrange private car and driver.

You arrive to Istanbul with cruise ship and also want to live a great time exploring the highlights of the city. . This tour is well organized for history and culture lovers . We will explore together various historical quarters of Istanbul from Byzantine to Ottoman monuments.
On the program, guaranteed hours of escape in the heart of the temple of Byzantine and Ottoman empire.
An unforgettable and entertaining history journey is just one click away. Visit mosques, churces, palaces, and exclusive historical sites. . Book this tour and discover the various part of Istanbul with comfortable, luxuries van for incredible culture experience.

Tour guide in Istanbul Hakan Ç.

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