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Selamlar! Welcome to Istanbul, the city of Empires! My name is Uğur, born and raised in this city. As Napoleon once said: ''If the earth were a single state, Istanbul would be its capital'' I live with my pretty wife Rose our daughter Defne and Archie, our cat. I'm a huge cinema fan, I watched almost all of the cult films. I studied Spanish Language and Literature at University of Istanbul. After my graduation I took an intense course of tourism guidance regulated by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture in 2012. So, I've been working as a licensed guide ever since. I've been guiding escorted tours all around Turkey (Ankara, Cappadocia, Antalya, Ephesus, Troy etc. ) and also do private city tours. Istanbul is one of the few cities in the world divided into two continents. Once capital of Roman Empire, Byzantine Empire (Eastern Roman) and Ottoman Empire, Istanbul is vast in history. I can't wait to share my knowledge with you! Apart from my job I myself also love travelling, trying new tastes, discovering new places, getting to know different cultures and people that's why I'm aware of expectations of a traveller. My job is not only to show the main attractions but also to make sure the traveller has an insider experience. Long story short, this illuminating city awaits you! And I'm here to lead you through it! Hope to see you soon, Uğur Professional Tour Guide License-issued by Ministry of Tourism and Culture Member of the Union of Tourist Guide Chambers Due to regulations declared by Ministry of Tourism , some of the sights might be closed depending on the date of the tour. Please contact for further details.
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20 reviews
We had two afternoon tours supplementing our tours provided by Viking in the mornings. Urgu took us to places we would have otherwise missed. His concern for our wishes to go outside the ususal was greatly appreciated, as was his knowledge and willingness to answer our questions. I would recommend him to others, and I would book with him again if ever in Istanbul again.
This was an incredible tour. Uğur Was great. We saw all of the major sites, he was funny and knew the history. I highly recommend him as a guide and this personalized tour
Ugar gave me a wonderful and thorough tour of the city--so many sites and amazing information about all of Istanbul history, past and current customs and lives of the diverse people of Istanbul. He also knew all the short-cuts and unique aspects of the city to give me far beyond the conventional tour. Please hire him. And his wife Gulizar guided me a second day for more...
Excellent tour, Ugur is very knowledgeable. Never rushed, gave us lots of information. I definitely recommend him!

Replied from Uğur Ü.
Thank you very much Monica! It was a pleasure to meet you!