Tour guide in Istanbul metin y.

Istanbul, Turkiye

English, Arabic, Turkish

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Since Jul 26, 2023

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I'm metin y., your private tour guide in Istanbul

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Hello! My name is Metin and I have been working as a licensed tour guide throughout Turkey for almost 10 years, predominantly in Istanbul. Here are some things about me that why should you get me as your guide; 

- I have a passion for travelling, meeting new people and discussing interesting historical events. 

- I am a big foodie, I believe there is a correlation between good food and happiness. I love to spend my spare time trying new foods and restaurants, especially boutique kebap houses and street foods in Istanbul are amazing! - My favourite thing about being a guide is showing travellers Istanbul's hidden beauties and local spots as well as major tourist spots. - 
If you like to eat good food, explore must see tourist spots and discover hidden beauties, I am the guide for you! - Licensed Official Tour Guide from Ministry of Culture and Tourism; - Member of the Union Tourist Guide Chamber of Istanbul - Bachelor Degree from A.Menderes University, Travel Agency Management and Tourism Some certain days, some museums may not be open depending on the date of the tour. Please contact me for detailed information. For example; - Grand Bazaar is not open on Sundays; - Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays

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  • Feray A.
    May 2026

    Metin made the experience seamless and enjoyable from start to finish. Friendly, professional, and extremely knowledgeable, he handled everything with ease — even busy lines and last-minute requests. His English is excellent, and his passion for guiding really shows. Highly recommended.

  • Thomas L.
    February 2026
  • James N.
    November 2025

    My wife and I had this two day excursion thru Istanbul and we couldn’t have been more pleased. Our first day was away from the normal tourist sites seeing and living much like a local. He took us to a wonderful location for lunch where we asked him to order for us, which was incredible. On day two, we visited the Blue Mosque, Royal Palace, Basilica Cistern and a...

  • Lilia D.
    October 2025

    Wow, what a great tour. We had an extra day in Istanbul, so I was looking for something that did not include the major sites. This tour was a gold mine. It starts with a typical Turkish breakfast, but we had eaten at the hotel so he just went to the next item on his list. We rambled through neighborhoods (downhill!), enjoying antique and art stores. Down along the new...