Tour guide in Istanbul Semih G.

Istanbul, Turkiye

English, Turkish

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Since Nov 14, 2022

2.0

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I'm Semih G., your private tour guide in Istanbul

Guide #7669

5.0 (76)

As a devoted father and husband, my world revolves around my family. Travel and cultural exploration are my passions, as they expand my perspectives and enrich my life. Guiding since 2007, I owe my career to an unforgettable mentor, my high school English teacher, whose guidance was instrumental in my journey. My experience also includes teaching English at a distinguished Istanbul university. While I love showcasing the city's famous sites, I have a special fondness for its hidden treasures. I invite you to view Istanbul through the eyes of a true local, an Istanbulite. Here, you can witness the sunset over Europe from Asia and sip coffee by the Bosphorus. Istanbul's unique blend of history and culture, shaped by Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires, is unparalleled. As an enthusiastic Istanbulite, I offer you a personalized journey through this magnificent city, promising an unforgettable experience. Feel free to contact me if you want to have a personalized experience of this great city. Together we can make it a memorable one ! Licenced by Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Member of the Union of Tourist Guide Chambers I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver. All my vehicled tours are operated and managed by Sophora Travel, a fully licensed and registered tour company in Türkiye, holding "TURSAB" license number "7338".

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  • Terry P.United States
    3 hours ago

    Semih (Sam) went above and beyond to ensure our tour was amazing. We spent the entire day together and I loved every minute. His knowledge of Turkey and Istanbul is extensive and his pride for his country and city are evident. I asked to visit lesser known sites and local neighborhoods and he did just that. We both love coffee so we had a few coffee breaks along the...

  • Lynn M.United States
    5 days ago

    My family and I had a short time in Istanbul and hired Semih to for two days. We highly recommend him. He is an expert on history and culture, we learned so much about Istanbul with our time with him. He is fun, organized, communicative, and expert on history. Lynn

  • Janet K.United States
    2 weeks ago

    Semih was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic and happy to share all that he knows about his City with us. We very much enjoyed our tour and happily recommend him.

  • Ryann Y.United States
    August 2026

    We had a wonderful tour of Istanbul with Semih. He was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and great with our family of two adults and three teenagers. He kept everyone engaged and was very flexible with the pace of the day. He also went above and beyond, spending much more than the scheduled six hours with us and never making us feel rushed. We really appreciated his...