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Tour guide in Istanbul Mehmet D.
Istanbul, Turkiye
English, French, Turkish, Portuguese
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Since May 31, 2023
2.0
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I'm Mehmet D., your private tour guide in Istanbul
Guide #56934
With 39 years of experience as a tour guide (since 1986), I’ve had the pleasure of guiding over 12,000 tourists from all over the world. Although I’m quite new to the ToursByLocals platform, I’m excited to share my passion for Istanbul with you! As a local who has lived in this vibrant city since childhood, I truly believe it is my responsibility to offer you an authentic experience that will become a treasured memory. My goal is for you to leave Istanbul with unforgettable moments. Having traveled to over 100 countries myself, I understand the joys and challenges of exploring new places. I’m dynamic, adaptable, and always eager to help solve any challenges you might face along the way, ensuring you have a wonderful and stress-free time. Feel free to reach out with any questions or if you'd like to know more about the tours I offer! Officially licensed Tourist Guide by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey. Member of the Association of Tourist Guide Chamber of Istanbul. All of my tours are fully guaranteed and comply with the laws of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, so you can feel confident and safe during your journey.
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128 reviews
- Michelle K.July 2026
We had a wonderful and personalized tour with Mehmet! When we needed to make a last min change he was very accommodating. I can not recommend him enough!
Replied from Mehmet D.
Hi Michelle, Thank you so much for your kind words.
- Caroline H.June 2026
We booked a day and a half with Mehmet to fit our cruise timing and plans. He customized the two days to fit our needs for our 3 generation family of 8. He's very knowledgeable of the history and sites and helped us with an inexpensive solution when we realized 2 of our long skirts didn't pass the conservative test (side slit) for the Hagia Sophia. He was flexible with...
Replied from Mehmet D.
Hi Caroline, Thank you so much for your kind words. Cheers 🥂🙏
- Jennifer S.May 2026
Tour was ok. Mehmet was able to get us into the Blue Mosque very quickly which was appreciated. He also was able to get us to the front of the line for the Cistern. Most things were closed on the day of our tour due to a religious holiday. Might have been good to let us know that ahead of time and plan some other things for us to do since the city was mostly closed...
Replied from Mehmet D.
Dear, All the sites listed on the itinerary were open, with the exception of the Grand Bazaar. Everything else was clear and proceeded as planned. My apologies for any inconvenience caused. I hope to welcome you back to my country again soon. Best regards, Mehmet.
- Helen Z.May 2026
We learned so much and the level of passion from our guide was amazing. Highly recommend him!
Replied from Mehmet D.
Dear Maria, Thank you so much for your kind words. Cheers 🥂🙏