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Private tour in Istanbul Sergün F
Gems of Constantinople - Full-day tour in Istanbul
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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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Let's visit all in one day; Hipodrome, Hagia Sofia, Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace.
Overview of your Istanbul tour
It's going to be like a time travel as we are visiting the places in chronological order with some historical and architectural details. The city of Istanbul, with its latest name, has a short "2700 years" but very rich history. Today with its 16 million population, it is one of the biggest cities of the world but in the history, it became the three empires capital city; Roman Empire, Byzantion Empire and Ottoman Empire. And we will just be in the ruling center of those three empires.
Your Istanbul tour itinerary
-We start with the 1800 years old Roman Hippodrome, in the hippodrome we will see the oldest monument of the city the Egyptian obelisk which is even older than the city itself. -After that, we are going to visit the famous Hagia Sophia which is built as a church 916 years after converted into a mosque and finally used as a museum after 1935. In 2020 the building is converted into a mosque again. -After our visit to Hagia Sophia, we will have a short visit to the most famous cistern of the city which is built by the same emperor during the 6th century. -Then we will have a break for lunch. -In the afternoon we will be visiting the Ottoman era's Topkapi Palace. Feel free to contact me if you would like to customize this tour!
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan
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No:10 At Meydanı Caddesi, İstanbul, İstanbul, 34122, Türkiye
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: In front of the Egyptian Obelisk in Hipodrome, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey.
- You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
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