Private tour in Istanbul Mehmet Gökhan T

Istanbul Best : Private Guided Istanbul Tour Full day with vehicle

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Mehmet Gökhan T.

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Dear Tours by Local Travelers, Welcome to the City of Empires -Istanbul. My name is Mehmet (Matt) and I am extremely good in one thing! Introducing the gems of my city Istanbul passionately, sincerely and informatively. I am a professional tourist guide who has a civil engineering background and completed military status as Combat Engineer lieutenant in Turkish army. I will be delighted to share my knowledge and experience with you in a private tour. You can enjoy history, culture, gastronomy and shopping of the city in the best customized way with me. I was born in Fatih called " old city istanbul" where you will go on tour with me. I will be motivated to guide all around the city where my childhood passed, grew up, studied and still living in. I am super local in the town. it is a big advantage to discover istanbul with me who had a civil engineering, professional tourist guide and locality backround. Sultanahmet is kind of my home, Since 1989 I am here. I have graduated from Suleyman demirel University Civil engineering faculty by joining the Erasmus Student Exchange programme in University of Ulster in Belfast UK. It was a great jump to improve my english. I have CELF C1 level score english. As Civil Engineer, I worked in the big projects as site engineer and site manager in istanbul including Kadıköy Kartal Metro Project, Northern Marmara Motorway Project ( 3. Bosphour Bridge) and Mecidiyeköy-Mahmutbey Metro Project. also Serving in army as Platoon Commander definitely helped me to improve my leadership qualification. I have been to Poland, Ukraine, Scotland, Northern Ireland, England, Greece, Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Montenegro, Bulgaria, Morroco and all over Turkey. Beside my engineering skills, I have been always interested in history, army, culture, religion, anthropology, races , biography of world Leaders and food. Especially history of the Ottoman and Roman empire provide me to know my own city more. Since I managed to link these interests with my prevailing area Old city istanbul completely changed my carrier and thus I am front of You as Professional Tourist Guide. We are also going to use my locality background to have our local food. I know where to eat and not to waste our money. I am a also gourmet. I recommend you what I eat. I have been guiding for 10 years. I love guiding, especially in private tours because I am eager to create some time to talk about the topics with all perspective ways and also learn the experiences of my clients about the life. it is a fantastic moment to listen the people because everyone is like a book waiting to be discovered. Guiding is not only a job is also a lifestyle, in 10 years, I have adapted my self to refresh my knowledge , skills, language and myself. it is the way to be successful in guiding. During my tours, you are going to feel yourself comfortable and confident, we will cover all our itinerary and customize our way according to your requirements. It is how we make the day effectively for both of us. We will have no problem to rent AC vehicle, also public transportation and walking will be our best partner as well. Dear Tours by Local Travelers, you can contact me anytime you want, and please be sure about you will get an answer as soon as in maximum short time. We can confirm and customize our tours and Transfers details, special requirements and food option. You are all welcome ! Offical Professional Tourist Guide License from Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey Member of the Union of the Tourist Guide Chamber of Turkey I have Graduated from Suleyman Demirel University - Civil Engineering-2012 I have studied in University of Ulster - Belfast UK - Erasmus Exchange Student Member of the Union of Civil Engineers Chamber of Turkey Completed Compulsary Military Service as Combat Engineer Lieutenant in Eagen Army Command in Turkish Army I am an Offical Professional Tourist Guide, I can guide all around Istanbul and Turkey I can organize nice Luxury AC Minivan or Bus

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Overview of your Istanbul tour

ISTANBUL BEST is an amazing private tour that will introduce the historical development of the city under the Roman Empire and then the Ottoman Empire. This tour will provide you to compare the Empires in different cultures and religions. Definitely, first-time visitors to Istanbul will gain a good vision of the past but also the future of Istanbul. you'll enjoy unhurried visits to the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, hippodrome With me and there's no chance of getting lost in the Grand Bazaar. We will have an opportunity to see Turkish handicrafts. Pause the tour at any point to ask questions or adjust the itinerary. we are going to have our local food in a local restaurant.

Recent Reviews

Evan K.United States
2 days ago

Excellent guide Mehmet, driver and day in Istanbul. Highly reccomend!

Jacobi A.United States
May 2026

Mehmet was awesome! Very flexible and very knowledgeable. Had a great time and would definitely book again!

Tom C.United States
April 2026

We have a new friend in Istanbul! Mehmet does a great tour. We had a pre cruise tour booked, so we asked him to show us everything else! And he did. We booked a tour with a vehicle which gave ultimate flexibility. We got to see what we should have seen AND visited other highlights of the city. Mehmet knows his history and we learned so much! Thanks to Mehmet Gokan!!

Royce C.United States
September 2025

Mehmet Gökhan Turan was a great guide for our full day, private tour in Istanbul. He was extremely knowledgeable and took great care of 2 of my friends who have difficulty walking. He went out of his way to make sure everyone in our group of 4 was comfortable at all times. He was kind enough to pick us up at the port and take us to our hotel, and waited for us to check in before starting our tour. He was very patient throughout the tour and we never felt rushed. It was like seeing Istanbul with a good friend, I would recommend Mehmet.

David K.United States
September 2025

He was an excellent tour guide, incredibly knowledgeable and personable. Highly recommend!!!

Charles S.United States
August 2025

This was a fantastic tour of the most important places/buildings in Istanbul by Mehmet and his driver. Be aware there is lots of walking required, but Mehmet went slowly for us and took good care of us…plus he’s very knowledgeable. He also took us to the Asian side of the city so we could say we were in Europe and Asia in the same city. We definitely recommend this tour of Istanbul.

Your Istanbul tour itinerary

•Hippodrome for the chariot races of Roman Empire includes the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpent and Constantine Obelisk and German Fountain. •Visit the famous Sultanahmet Mosque, as Blue Mosque. Discover the blue iznik tiles used as part of interior design. • Experience the Hagia Sophia built in 537 A. D. By Emperor Justinian with top universal magnificent dome and impressive mosaics • See Topkapi Palace, Home of the Ottoman Empire for 400 years, and visit the exhibition of Treasury, cloths and weapons also Holy relics • See Hagia Irina church, the first church in Istanbul. •See Basilica Cistern Underground Water reservoir area where Dan Brown's book ''INFERNO '' and Second Oldest Movie of James Bond " from Russia with Love" were filmed. •Finalize the day at the famous Grand Bazaar with 4000 shops. • Get the personalized experience of a private tour with Me • Taste the local good food ( meat/vegetarian/dessert) • Discover Turkish handicrafts through expert

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Van

I will come to meet you at your accommodation location or Port with AC vehicle. All day we will have vehicle but We will need to walk between the sites ( Hagia Sophia - Blue Mosque - hippodrome - Topkapi Palace)

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Equipment: Van
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. We are going to have local restaurants, prices are reasonable
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

No:53 At Meydanı Caddesi, İstanbul, İstanbul, 34122, Türkiye

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: I will come to meet you at the location you will put in. If your location is airport or some hotels out of the old city. we will need a private vehicle. We may use public tram either private vehicle for GALATAPORT the cruise ship Port of Istanbul.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Architecture
History
Tour reference number
1205835
Languages
Turkish
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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Who is this private tour in Istanbul best suited for?

This private tour in Istanbul is perfect for first-time visitors who want to gain a comprehensive understanding of the city's historical development under the Roman and Ottoman Empires. It's also ideal for those interested in exploring cultural and religious contrasts, as well as anyone looking to enjoy a personalized experience with a local guide like Mehmet Gökhan T. Families with kids will find it suitable due to its kid-friendly nature.

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Hours icon 8 hours
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