Private tour in Istanbul Oğuz K

Istanbul full-day Private Walking Tour with Main Heritages

4.9

(38) reviews

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Hours icon 8 hours
Walking
Private tour for 1-10 people
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Oğuz K.

4.9

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Hello, this is Oğuz! I was born on the Black Sea coast of Turkey and spent my childhood there till university. I studied in Konya for 3 years Tourism and Guiding and after I graduated, I moved to Istanbul. I'm a family man living in Istanbul with my wife and our two sons together. We love Istanbul a lot! At the moment, I'm a professional tourist guide and working in tourism since 2008. I like the history of Istanbul because it's such an open type of history, you may learn lots of new details all the time related to it. It's also a multicultural city where you may find the different tastes and items belong to Anatolia. Of course, a local guide will be helpful for you to find for what you look for. I like to help our guests to show them some hidden gems where only local people know and prepare some small surprises for them. It should be the best way of traveling to keep something always on mind and remember when you turn back to your country. It's the unforgettable memories you will always remember with you and tell your friends the stories you heard and food you tasted! On my tours, I offer you a different type of pleasures you may experience but I am also open to make a flexible and customized tour just for you! It's always a privilege to have a tour with a local guide! Wish you all the best for your trip to Turkey. Oğuz K. - Certificate of Guiding - by Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Republic of Turkey - Certificate of Business Administration - Anadolu University 2013 - 2018/2019 Working Card for Guiding by Union of Turkish Tourist Guides' Chambers TUREB - A member of Istanbul Tourist Guides Chamber I can't actively drive a car. I am a licensed guide so I don't have a restriction for touring.

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Overview of your Istanbul tour

When you visit a major city, there are musts you should definitely do. A walking tour in the old town is one of them in Istanbul. It's because the old city will show you the history of both Roman and Ottoman cultures. It's fantastic to walk on cable roads while you think there's Roman history laying down under your feet. A huge mosque was built on a Roman Palace and has a little mosaic museum behind it. A modern restaurant with an old Roman cistern in it. Would you like to learn more? This city is full of secrets and hidden gems behind it. You can pass the front of a restaurant, shop or a mosque but you will never know that you are missing something really interesting. At this point, I am here to show you all the gems, to help you understand and feel all about the sights they're going to visit. Your time is precious for me and I want you to visit the highlights as much as you can with full information. It's more than just taking pictures, it's also discovering Istanbul with someone is in love with it.

Recent Reviews

Craig S.United States
4 days ago

Delicious food with lots of variety. Our guide Bahri was extremely knowledgeable and had a great personality.

Quinn J.United States
1 week ago

Oguz was great, our tour of Istanbul was fantastic, he was able to ensure we got into sites way ahead of the long line of other tourists and ensured we optimized our time at the key sites. He customized the tour to add a museum covering the seige of Constantinople and the city walls invoved in that part of history. He has an excellent knowledge of the area, history and culture. Highly recommend him as a guide.

Pat M.United States
2 weeks ago

We loved our tour with Oguz. He explained everything thoroughly., set the exact right pace to accommodate what we wanted to do. He took us to a local restaurant for lunch and we had coffee together after the palace tour.. seeing the view from the Galata Bridge was amazing. Oguz knowledge of history was just what we were looking for.. he was a very good communicator and explained things very well. He accommodated our individual needs.. we highly recommend a Oguz for anyone who wants a wonderful tour of Istanbul.

Sarah M.United States
3 weeks ago

We had a great time with Oz. I had communicated that I was interested in history and culture. He took us on a really fantastic tour, including many cultural attractions. He is exceptionally knowledgeable about the history of Turkey and of Istanbul. He took us to many off the beaten path places which we wouldn’t have found on our own and were really interesting and beautiful. I would certainly recommend him as a tour guide anytime you’re in Istanbul.

Brian T.United States
September 2026

This tour was great. Oğuz is a knowledgeable and flexible guide, and he wants to create the perfect experience for you. His pre-tour communication helped ensure that we started and finished well. His pleasant and calm demeanor makes you like you are touring with a good friend, and his vast knowledge of the many important sites made for an enjoyable and memorable day in Istanbul. A good value among many tour options.

Eileen W.United States
August 2026

His changed this tour up for us as my daughter wanted to do a foodie tour. We did food on both the European side as well as the Asian side. In standup, he picked several good places and the 4 of us shared everything. We had breakfast and lunch with a late afternoon snack under the galata bridge. We took the ferry to the Asian side to experience being in Asia! What a fun teip. Would highly recommend this tour guide.

Your Istanbul tour itinerary

-Hippodrome -Arasta Bazaar -Blue Mosque -Hagia Sophia ( 30 euros cash payment required to skip the line ) -Cistern -Break at Çiğdem Patisserie -Topkapi Palace ( Please check the entrance ticket fee, and it is closed on Tuesday ) - Nuruosmaniye Mosque -Çemberlitaş Columb -Suleymaniye Mosque -Beyazit District, Grand Bazaar We end our tour at the Grand Bazaar, closing at 7 pm so you will be free to shop or walk around. Please kindly be informed that Mosques are closed to visit 30 minutes before the prayer times and up to 2 pm on Fridays, so we can make some changes depending on prayer times. Long dresses and a personal scarf would be helpful when visiting some religious spots. 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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Transport details
Type: Walking

Please kindly be informed that this tour is operated as walking around. All the sights that we are going to visit, located near each other and they are within walking distance. Please kindly be informed that we will use Tram to reach some of our destinations as well.

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets: Cistern, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace
Public Transportation
Private Transportation With Driver
Tastings
Meeting location

İstanbul, İstanbul, 34110, Türkiye

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: German Fountain at Sultanahmet Square near Hippodrome Address: Binbirdirek Mh. Fatih/İstanbul

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Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Tour reference number
547714
Languages
English
Turkish
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

4.9

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This private walking tour in Istanbul is perfect for travellers who want to explore the rich history and culture of the city with a knowledgeable local guide. It's suitable for families, including kids, and is wheelchair accessible, making it a great choice for seniors or those with mobility concerns. If you're interested in discovering hidden gems and learning about the Roman and Ottoman heritage of Istanbul, this tour is ideal for you.

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Hours icon 8 hours
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