Private tour in Istanbul Hakan Ç
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Hello Dear guests, distinguished travelers. I'm historian and professional tour guide. History and language learning was my great passion. Therefore I pursued a career in sociaI sciences and graduated from Anatolian University History Department , Cappadocia University Tourist guiding department. My recognised ability to communicate with people from many different backgrounds, cultures and countries has enabled me to lead tour groups with great success and acclaim. As a tour guide , I consider myself very lucky because I guide my guests in one of the most fascinating city of the world. Istanbul can be considered as the combination of the old and modern city, as well as Islamic and Mediterranean mixture of cultures in a captivating atmosphere. There are only few cities in the world that can be so delightful to experience and enjoy as Istanbul. I truly enjoy showing the beauties of Istanbul, talking about history and having intellectual conversation with my guests. If you want to enjoy this magnificient city with a local touch on a private tour, do not hesitate to write to me, it will always be a pleasure to reply to your enquiries! Besides all my tours can be customized and I can even create a tour based on your preferences. *Guiding licence approved by the Ministry of Cuture and Tourism of Turkish Republic. Anatolian University History Faculty diploma. Capadoccia University Tourism Faculty diploma. **In accordance with the recent amendments of laws regarding tour guiding in Turkey , the guides are not allowed to sell tours. So please note that the tours quaranteed here are to be by means of an officially registered A class Tourism & Travel Agency. I can't drive during the tour but I can arrange private car and driver.
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In this tour, we will cover the most popular tourist attractions, make a journey in history, see the local life and enjoy the local food. We will also enter your preferred museums, mosques, and monuments. I advise taking this unique tour on your first day in Istanbul. It will help you to understand this great metropolis in one day. You will see all the main historical highlights and two continents in a day. I am not only a tour guide, but I am also a passionate historian with several years of experience in Turkish culture, so I'll make you feel like going back in time in this historical and marvelous city. During the tour, you will experience daily Turkish life and taste delicious Turkish food. Without sticking to any boring schedule we will have a flexible, vivid tour based on your main interests by using public transportation such as metro, tramway, and ferryboat. If you choose the option to start at midday, you will have a chance to see the city at night. Feel like a local. Enjoy Istanbul with me!
-Historical Peninsula: We will visit imperial Mosques. At the entrance to the mosques, there is dress code. Headscarves needed for the women. -Eminönü: We have a shopping possibility here at the famous spice bazaar. -Karaköy: We will taste delicious Turkish Coffee and sweets in street cafes. -Galata: We will stop by the tower to take some pictures. -İstiklal Street: We will walk through the colorful and vivid streets. -Taksim Square:We will stop by to take some pictures of monuments. -Kadıköy: There are many local restaurants and cafes here, we may stop to taste some nice local cuisine here. This is a suggested itinerary, let me know what you would like to see and do and I will customize the tour accordingly!
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We will walk, use the metro, tramway, funicular, and ferryboat.
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: We can meet at Sultan Cafe near German Fountain.( Binbirdirek, Atmeydanı Cd., 34122 Fatih/İstanbul)
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