Private tour in Istanbul Hakan Ç
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Hello Dear guests, distinguished travelers. I'm historian and professional tour guide. History and language learning was my great passion. Therefore I pursued a career in sociaI sciences and graduated from Anatolian University History Department , Cappadocia University Tourist guiding department. My recognised ability to communicate with people from many different backgrounds, cultures and countries has enabled me to lead tour groups with great success and acclaim. As a tour guide , I consider myself very lucky because I guide my guests in one of the most fascinating city of the world. Istanbul can be considered as the combination of the old and modern city, as well as Islamic and Mediterranean mixture of cultures in a captivating atmosphere. There are only few cities in the world that can be so delightful to experience and enjoy as Istanbul. I truly enjoy showing the beauties of Istanbul, talking about history and having intellectual conversation with my guests. If you want to enjoy this magnificient city with a local touch on a private tour, do not hesitate to write to me, it will always be a pleasure to reply to your enquiries! Besides all my tours can be customized and I can even create a tour based on your preferences. *Guiding licence approved by the Ministry of Cuture and Tourism of Turkish Republic. Anatolian University History Faculty diploma. Capadoccia University Tourism Faculty diploma. **In accordance with the recent amendments of laws regarding tour guiding in Turkey , the guides are not allowed to sell tours. So please note that the tours quaranteed here are to be by means of an officially registered A class Tourism & Travel Agency. I can't drive during the tour but I can arrange private car and driver.
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In this eight hours tour, we will visit the most popular tourist attraction in Istanbul. You will get a glimpse into the lives of sultans with a visit to the Topkapi Palace, spot the Blue Iznik tiles at Blue Mosque, and marvel at the Hippodrome of Constantinople. Continue to a 6th-century masterpiece of Byzantine architecture; built as a Christian church, converted to a mosque in 1453, and made into a museum in the middle of the 20th century, the famous Hagia Sophia will be an unforgettable experience. How about the bazaars that represent Turkish culture, good taste and preference? Your eyes will be dazzled in the colourful atmosphere of these famous bazaars. Not only as a tour guide but also as a historian, I'll make you feel like travelling through time in this historical city. We will open a window to the depth of history. We will talk about the imperial past of this city as well. At the end of the tour, you will have a better understanding of Istanbul and modern Turkey.
-Hipodrome -Hagia Sophia (Closed on Monday during winter season, museum day off) -Basilica Cistern -Blue Mosque -Topkapı Palace (Closed on Tuesday, museum day off) -Grand Bazaar (Closed on Sunday, museum day off) If we can't visit any of the main itinerary items due to the closure day of the place, we will replace it with another spot depending on your interest. Such as Suleymaniye Mosque, Egypt Bazaar, Theodosius cistern, Bosphorus tour, Asian side, Dolmabahçe Palace and many more. 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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This is mainly a walking tour. All places mentioned in the itinerary are in close vicinity. Depending on your preference we can use the conventional method of public transportation such as tramway, metro, and ferryboat or I can arrange private transportation for hotel pick up also (Public transportation is a gratuity to my guest but private transportation costs extra).
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: We can meet at Sultan Cafe near German Fountain.( Binbirdirek, Atmeydanı Cd., 34122 Fatih/İstanbul)
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