Private tour in Istanbul SergüN F

Bosphorus Tour

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SergüN F.

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Welcome, I am a licensed professional tour guide based in Istanbul, accredited by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey. I specialize in private, tailor-made experiences designed with attention to detail, comfort, and authenticity. With over 20 years of experience in luxury hotel management, I bring a deep understanding of high-level service and guest expectations. I later pursued my passion for history and culture by graduating from Marmara University’s Tourist Guiding Department, becoming a licensed guide. Beyond guiding, I am also a professional yacht captain with 28 years of sailing experience. This allows me to offer exclusive experiences on the Bosphorus and beyond, combining cultural exploration with refined leisure. Each tour I design is fully personalized — whether you wish to explore Istanbul’s iconic heritage, access lesser-known treasures, or enjoy curated experiences both on land and at sea. I also assist with bespoke itineraries, including nature escapes and ski trips near Istanbul. All tours are conducted in full compliance with Turkish regulations and are organized through A-class licensed travel agencies. Credentials: Licensed Professional Tour Guide – Ministry of Culture and Tourism (License No: 10678) Marmara University – Tourist Guiding Department Master’s Degree in Economic Theory – Marmara University Mersin University – Tourism Management (Class of 1996) Licensed driver (cars and minibuses up to 14 passengers) Yacht Captain License (up to 149 gross tons) I take pride in delivering discreet, high-quality, and memorable travel experiences. I look forward to welcoming you to Istanbul.

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Overview of your Istanbul tour

Bosphorus tour is a MUST in Istanbul. It is a beautiful natural strait between the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara. With its beautiful nature and spectacular palaces and houses you will feel the luxury during this tour.

Recent Reviews

Ivan C.United States
June 2025

Great tour. We thought the boat was really large and beautiful. We enjoyed your commentary and enjoyed meeting you.

Debbi N.United States
September 2024

Sergun gave us a great tour of the Bosphorus. The boat was very clean and comfortable. Sergun had lots of information to share including answering questions about Istanbul. He gave us a perfect experience on the Bosphorus.

Michal S.United States
May 2023

Although we only had 2 hours with Sergun, we were so impressed with his kindness, knowledge and ability to make the Bosphorus come alive with it's history and dramatic waterfront. It was truly magical. It was rainy and cold but there was no suppressing the beauty and the power of the Bosphorus. It was intoxicating. Sergun's passion for the water and his city, left us wanting to experience more. We highly recommend Sergun's excursion on the Bosphorus for a treasured memory forever.

Your Istanbul tour itinerary

-We will embark from a small pier on European coast and sail through Bosphorus, -During the Bosphorus boat trip, we will see the most beautiful palaces and houses from outside. -Then we will return to the port where we embark. Feel free to contact me if you would like to customize this tour!

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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation

You need to come to Kurucesme pier with taxi cab or public transport. A private tranport can be arranged for an extra cost variable according to your location. You can also be picked up from your hotel with the yacht if you are staying in a hotel on Bosphorus coast such as Four Seasons Bosphorus, Ciragan Kempinski or Mandarin Orient. Without any extra charge.

What's included
Other: Two hours rent of the yacht is included. Similar yacht on the picture will be used.
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What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Private transfer
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

İstanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Kurucesme. You can be picked up from anywhere with an extra charge.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Layover
Boat
Tour reference number
915256
Languages
English
Turkish
Activity level
Minimal

Traveller reviews

5.0

FAQs

Who is this private tour in İstanbul best suited for?

This private tour in İstanbul is perfect for travellers interested in experiencing the luxury and beauty of the Bosphorus. It's ideal for those who want to enjoy stunning views of palaces and houses from a yacht. It's also great for anyone looking to connect with a local guide like SergüN F. for deeper insights into the area.

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Can this private tour in İstanbul be customized to focus on what I want to see and skip places I've already visited?

How long is the tour, and can the start time or duration be adjusted?

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Hours icon 2 hours
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