Multi day Tour- 2 day Istanbul Tour by Private Guide : Best itinerary

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