Private tour in Istanbul Mine T
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Hello travelers, I grew up with the idea of exploring the world. Before becoming a licensed tour guide I traveled a lot, worked in a cruise ship in the USA, walked Camino de Santiago French and Portuguese trails in Europe, visited every single museum in small towns, watched musicals, theaters, enchanted with art and history, experienced corporate business life for about 11 years, studied International Relations and astrology along with tour guiding. I met people from all around the world, some(eg Kiribati Republic) that I have never heard of before. My passion for exploring always continued with people, my inner self and now with my city. I welcome you to my hometown, am ready to share the history, culture, art, customs, food, life style and many more gems of it. Please keep in mind that it's always a different experience with each guest. So meeting is going to be exciting to me as well as it is to you :) Should you have any request for a customized tour please inquire for a quote. *Licensed tour guide, approved by Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey. (Graduated with honors from the University of Kapadokya) *Graduate of International Relations department of Administrative and Political Sciences Faculty of University of Ege. (Got a scholarship between 2002-2005 from Koc Foundation which is one of the most reputable foundations in Turkey) *** In accordance with the recent amendments of laws regarding tour guiding in Turkey, the guides are not allowed to directly sell tours. So, please beware that the tours guaranteed here are to be by means of an officially registered A class tourism & travel agency. *I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can help you to find a vehicle. However, public transportation is quite common in Istanbul.
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This three day tour will cover most of the first time visitor in Istanbul and be the most queue free tour possible:) Historical peninsula with museums, mosques and Bazaars, oldest palace of Ottoman Empire, Bosphorus boat to Asian side. . . Topkapi Palace was home, ivy league and a lady school, executive counsil and more for 400 years. What did happen exciting, weird or interesting during all those centuries? Basilica Cistern, protected or cursed by Medusa head. Is it really Medusa or Athena taking her revenge from both Poseidon and any women who gets closer to her man!. . What would Medusa represent even in astrology? There is more to discover with me :) *Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays. So the order of the days might be amended. 1st day * meet at the hippodrome square, See the thousands years old monuments * Visit Blue Mosque * Visit Hagia Sophia Mosque * Visit Sokullu Mehmet Pasha Mosque (my favorite) *Visit Grand Bazaar *Visit Spice Market
We had a wonderful time touring Istanbul with Mine. She is amazingly well organized and knowledgeable about the deep history, art, and culture of Turkiye. She was very thoughtful, paying attention to our interests and energy level - and adjusting the tour accordingly. She was also very kind to the city cats, feeding them frequently from her every-ready personal stash - which was a real highlight for us ;) You should definitely book a tour with Mine!
Our time in Istanbul was amazing, thanks to Mine. From the beginning she greeted us with warmth and enthusiasm, instantly making us feel comfortable and welcomed. Mine's knowledge of the history, culture and architecture made every stop fascinating. From the grandeur of the Hagia Sophia to the vibrant atmosphere of the Spice Market we would have not gotten to see as much or understand the area without Mine's expertise. We would highly recommend Mine to anyone visiting Istanbul. Thank you Mine - we also love that she carries treats for the animals:)
I recently had the pleasure of joining Mine for a three-day tour, and it was an unforgettable experience. Mine's deep knowledge of the city, its architecture, and its rich history made every moment fascinating and insightful. She has a remarkable ability to bring the past to life while highlighting the cultural nuances that shape the city today. I came away from the tour having learned so much, not just about the landmarks but also about the stories and context behind them. Mine's passion for her city and her friendly, engaging approach made the experience truly enjoyable. I highly recommend her tours to anyone looking for a deeper understanding of this incredible place!
Mine is an excellent guide.. very knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed being with her and seeing so much of Istanbul. Recommend her services to anyone.
Excellent custom tour - Mine is a superb guide! Very knowledgeable, enthusiastic, flexible and adjusted the itinerary as necessary as we went along, and very enthusiastic. I highly recommend taking a tour with Mine!
Mine was just incredible ! One could not imagine a better tour guide ! Both my wife and I were incredibly impressed with her knowledge, energy and language skills. On top of knowing the historical data of Istanbul and its wonderful architectural treasures, she directed us to fantastic shopping and eating experiences ! Frankly 5 stars is not a high enough rating ! A really wonderful 2 day experience with her.
2nd day * Meet at the entrance of Topkapi Palace Museum by the fountain of Ahmet III and visit the museum. * Lunch break in a 16th century madrasah * Visit Basilica Cistern / 6the century Roman water storage * Visit Archaeological Museums to see the world famous sarcafogi. 3rd day * meet at the mosque of Sehzade and see the best tomb ever built for a favorite son/ crown prince/ 16 th century (The art of Sinan) * Walk through the 4th century Roman aqueduct * Walk through the women bazaar (a local bazaar of food and most famous lamb restaurants (Google for buryan)) * Visit Molla Zeyrek Mosque (the 2nd biggest Byzantine Church(now a mosque) from 12th century. ) * See one of the most famous/ respected dervish's tomb and see how the locals pray for him. * Take the bus to Karakoy to take the boat to Asian Side / Kadıkoy * Lunch at the fish market (fish, meze, raki) * See some international murals at the streets of Kadıkoy * Put you back on the boat or to a taxi for the European side. *end of the tour.
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We'll be either walking in the city or using public transportation.
At Meydanı Caddesi, İstanbul, İstanbul, 34122, Türkiye
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