Tour guide in Istanbul sıla y.
Istanbul, Turkiye
Turkish, English, Spanish
12
Tours Delivered,
Since Feb 26, 2026
2.0
Hours, Avg. response time
I'm sıla y., your private tour guide in Istanbul
Guide #80381
Hello! Im Sıla, graduated from the Tourism Guiding Department at university and have been passionate about the travel industry ever since. Since my university years, I have worked with several travel agencies in different roles, including sales consulting and travel consulting. These experiences allowed me to understand tourism from multiple perspectives and build a strong professional foundation. For the past four years, I have been working as a licensed professional tour guide in English. I specialize in tailor-made tours, carefully designing each experience according to my guests’ interests, pace, and expectations. All of my tours are conducted fully legally and in accordance with official regulations. If transportation is required, I can arrange a private vehicle through a licensed agency to ensure that all services are provided in a completely legal and professional manner. I also spent a year in Los Angeles, USA, where I worked at a members-only club. This experience expanded my international network, strengthened my communication skills, and gave me a broader global perspective. Currently, I am studying Spanish and plan to offer tours in Spanish in the future as well. I strongly believe in continuous self-development. I regularly read to deepen my knowledge of history and culture and attend seminars to further improve myself professionally. I truly love my profession. Sharing the rich history of my city and my country, meeting new people from different cultures, and creating meaningful travel experiences are what inspire me most. Beyond guiding, I am also interested in the arts and currently take piano lessons. I maintain an active lifestyle through yoga and Pilates, which helps me stay balanced and energized. I would be delighted to welcome you and create a personalized, memorable experience in my city.
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Traveller reviews
- Bill N.United States1 day ago
My wife and I toured with Sila while visiting on a cruise ship and it was a great way to see the city with an excellent local guide. Sila was very accommodating and tailored our experience to maximize our day. With her lovely personality and enthusiasm for the city’s history we were able to visit the Bazaar, Cistern, The Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome in 4-5 hours with...
- Eric S.United States1 week ago
Sila was an outstanding guide and one of the highlights of our time in Istanbul. She was incredibly knowledgeable about Topkapi Palace and brought its history to life in a way that was engaging and easy to follow. What impressed us most, though, was how wonderfully she handled my father’s mobility needs. He uses a mobility scooter, and Sila was thoughtful, patient, and...
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October 2026Hello Eric thank you so much for your review and for your kinds words . Say hi to your beautiful family 😊🙏🏻
- Lucretia A.United States2 weeks ago
For our first afternoon in Istanbul, our group of four opted for a tour of Topkapi Palace, close to our hotels. That was fortunate, because the palace grounds are enormous and we did even more walking than anticipated. Fortunately, Sila found a few shortcuts and kept us moving through the most imporetant structures. Her knowledge of the palace was impressive, as were...
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September 2026Lucretia ,it’s so nice of you, thank you so much please say hi from me to your husband and friends 😊🩷
- Mark M.United States2 weeks ago
Sila was very knowledgeable, friendly and personable. I would absolutely book her again. She is a gem!
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September 2026Thank you so much its so nice of you 😊🙏🏻

