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Tour guide in Istanbul Yasin K.
I'm Yasin K., your private tour guide in Istanbul
Guide #32765
Merhaba (Hello) from a friendly Istanbulite! My name is Yasin, a licensed tour guide who is in love with his city. Istanbul is more than a regular city. It has been a melting pot of different empires, religions, languages and cultures for centuries! I've been living in this amazing city for 37 years and have about 9 years of experience as a guide. My purpose is not only to show you some historical buildings but also give you a chance to learn more about our unique history, culture-traditions, cuisine, daily life etc. I am very interested in both Roman/Eastern Roman (Byzantine) and Ottoman heritage of Istanbul, so I can offer you very specific tours that you'll always remember. I have basic information on the ancient/medieval Greek and can read the Ottoman Turkish. I can also understand caligraphic inscriptions easily. I believe that if you really want to feel the unique atmosphere of historical buildings, you should know what those inscriptions explain to us. That's why I spent so much time to improve myself in this field. I also love photography and trying different types of healthy and traditional food. Fortunately, Istanbul gives us a great chance for them. I'll be so happy to help you with them, too! Feel free to contact me for either a full-day or a half-day tour. I can provide you with a complete program or customizable itinerary. Let's explore this amazing city and unique culture together! Licensed Tour Guide approved by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism Member of the Union of Tourist Guide Chambers MA in Tourist Guidance I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.
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316 reviews
Michael J.United States8 hours agoYasin was on time, friendly, and very knowledgeable. We walked and talked through all the top wonders of Istanbul at a very leisurely pace. I never felt rushed, in fact, he made sure that I saw everything on out itinerary, even if it met he went late into early evening. He even took me to one of his favorite lunch spots where the food was delicious. Having Yasin as a...
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August 2026Thank you so much, Michael! Hope to see you and Jason again in Istanbul :)
- Katie K.United States4 days ago
Great experience overall. Only improvement was to spend more time at the Topkapi Palace. For example, I would have liked to have seen the royal garments on the second floor worn by the women. But outside of that, it was efficient and well executed with a great guide who spoke English very well.
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July 2026Thank you so much for your review, Katie! Since it was your first full day in Istanbul after a long flight, you were a little bit tired and I tried to show you the best/highlights in the palace. We could have gone upstairs if you told me you want to see the second floor. Hope you guys enjoy your time in Istanbul :)
- Michael S.United States1 week ago
Yasin is a fantastic tour guide! We were able to tour most of the major sites in the Old City over the course of seven hours. He is very knowledgeable about all aspects of the tour and very friendly, as well. It made for a special day of exploring Istanbul. I will definitely book future tours with Yasin again the next time I visit Istanbul. I strongly recommend him as a...
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July 2026Thank you so much, Michael! It was my pleasure :)
- Tim S.United States3 weeks ago
Yasin did a fantastic job providing my wife and I a custom tour around the old city of Istanbul. He was clearly knowledgeable and communicated numerous interesting facts and information about the sites we visited. He was patient with us as we asked numerous questions and he was incredibly helpful in recommending other things to see as well as provided great referrals to...
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July 2026Thank you so much, Tim! It was my pleasure :)