Tour guide in Istanbul Semih G.
Istanbul, Turkiye
English, Turkish
Tours Delivered,
Since
6.0
Hours, Avg. response time
I'm Semih G., your private tour guide in Istanbul
Guide #7669
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".
Delivers tours starting at
- Istanbul
Tours by Semih G.
Customize your tour
Contact your local guide to know more!!
Traveller reviews
- Nancy K.United States2 weeks ago
Semih is the best guide! We spent all day with him and at the end of the day we left with a new friend. He is extremely knowledgeable and very safety conscious. We saw so much of the city in one day, tasted lots of food and gained a lot of history knowledge. Istanbul was a great city to see through Semih's eyes - he loves it. Now we do too. Do not hesitate to book...
- Hugh B.United States3 weeks ago
This was our second day with Semih and it was spectacular. When he heard our special interests he customized the itinerary. We saw the most beautiful 4-5th Century church now mosque, the walked the back streets (very interesting) and had a marvelous lunch. These are experiences we never could have had without him. How did he get us into the Topkapi treasure where we had...
- Hugh B.United States3 weeks ago
Semih was an excellent guide, he opened up the city (“his” city) in ways we never could have experienced on our own. His depth of knowledge was remarkable, explains the many diverse historical levels from Istanbul’s early beginnings from the Eastern Roman Empire to the Ottomans to the present day. We did two days with Semih and could easily have continued. He was...
- Terry P.United StatesSeptember 2026
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...
