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Private tour in Istanbul Semih K

Istanbul Half Day Private Tour

5.0

(28) reviews

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Private tour for 1-10 people
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Semih K.

4.9

Guide rating

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Hi, My name is Semih. I have been working as a tour guide with a great enthusiasm in Turkey since 2007. I am an active licensed professional tour guide in Turkey and willing to add personal touches to every single tour I conduct. It is always my pleasure to help travelers with their itineraries and provide them the most memorable vacation. It is also quite important to me that my guests return home with full of experiences to remember and come back!. I studied on english, archeology, mythology, religions, guidance, history, tourism marketing. . . etc at the Tourism Guidance Department of Suleyman Demirel Universiy. After I graduated from the university, I attended a language school in Malta for 6 months. It was a great experience and chance to practise the language which, I had been improving since primary school. When I came back to Turkey, I sat the English KPDS exam which is compulsory to pass to receive a guiding licence from the Ministry of Tourism. Moreover, I travelled 36 days around Turkey with archeologists and comprehensively learnt all the cities' history including with different traditions. Now, I am looking forward to welcoming my dear guests here in Istanbul, Turkey. I have the professional tour guide license since 2007 I don't drive,however I can arrange the transportation with a professional driver, when it is required.

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Overview of your Istanbul tour

Reduce the cost and time but not the pleasure at all! Even though it is a half day itinerary, it definitely gives you the full experience of Istanbul. I assure that you gain the maximum benefit of visiting Istanbul through my eyes. It is my profound achievement to help you feel like being an audience sitting in the rows of ROMAN HIPPODROME, being a prayer in BLUE MOSQUE, being an architect in HAGIA SOPHIA and finally being you a tourist, shopping at the GRAND BAZAAR :) Come and join me, let's explore this amazing city together!

Recent Reviews

Stephen H.United States
April 2026

I have taken many tours around the world, and this was at the very top of the list. I will come back to Istanbul for several days and make sure I reserve Semih well in advance. He is very knowledgeable, articulate, friendly, and I left the tour surprised at how many things I learned about language, religion, and history beyond the routine description of monuments we visited. Semih is especially helpful in navigating the marketplace and working with merchants whom he knows.

Tracey M.Canada
December 2025

What a lovely surprise this day was! Semih was a great guide! He met us exactly as planned... helped us navigate the items we wanted to see. Then changed his plans at the grand bazaar to include shopping items that we were interested in. He was a wealth of knowledge... very personable and showed us bit of Istanbul in a very short period of time. Absolutely recommend this tour!

Thomas W.Australia
October 2025

Our tour guide in Istanbul was fantastic. They spoke great English and were easy to talk to, which made everything clear and simple to understand. The guide shared lots of interesting stories about the city’s history and culture, making the tour fun and really informative. They were friendly and made us feel comfortable the whole time. I highly recommend this guide for anyone who wants to learn about Istanbul in a relaxed and enjoyable way.

David S.United Kingdom
October 2025

Our half-day visit was somewhat disrupted by demonstrators in the city centre. However, with Semih's expert knowledge and guidance we were still able to visit the Blue Mosque, Sultan's Palace and the Roman Hippodrome. Semih described everything in detail. He has a very personable style and is easy to get along with. We would certainly recommend him to anyone wishing to have a private tour of this fascinating city.

Laraine B.United States
September 2025

5 stars not enough. Semi was a magnificent guide and we had a wonderful day with him. He is so knowledgeable about Istanbul and the world and lots of fun to tour while with. We ended with a delicious lunch at a restaurant he chose. A perfect day in Istanbul with a great guide

Simon B.United Kingdom
September 2025

Highly recommended. Very knowledgeable and easy to get along with. A real pleasure.

Your Istanbul tour itinerary

Here is my suggested itinerary, efficiently based on the time and the distance between museums. I also would love you to know that I am flexible with the itinerary. Please don't hesitate to ask for a customized tour if you would like to. 1- Roman Hippodrome 2- Blue Mosque (after 14:00 on Fridays) 3- Hagia Sophia 4- Grand Bazaar (Mentioned places are all within walking distance and not permitted to drive, therefore we can only use the vehicle to pick up and drop off the hotel, ports, or agreed location, if a vehicle is included).

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Transport details
Type: Walking

Depends on the location of the hotel (meeting place) and the number of visitors, transportation will be suggested accordingly. We can efficiently use public transport, such as tram, taxi or metro. If a vehicle is required, we can discuss the price additionally (because of the vehicle restriction in the old city, it is all pedestrian once you get there).

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses and hagia sophia: 50 USD
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets
Private Transportation
Private Transportation With Driver
Accommodation
Tastings
Services
Classes Workshop
Equipment
Meeting location

İstanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

Hotel, Cruise Terminal, Airport, Mutual Location

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Layover
Tour reference number
751531
Languages
English
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

FAQs

Who is this private tour in Istanbul best suited for?

This private tour in Istanbul is perfect for travellers who want to experience the essence of the city within a short time frame. It's ideal for those who enjoy walking and exploring historical sites like the Roman Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Grand Bazaar. The tour is also kid-friendly, making it suitable for families.

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Hours icon 4 hours
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