Private tour in Istanbul Semih K

Seven Wonders of Istanbul Full Day Tour

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Semih K.

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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

Istanbul is an overwhelming city and it's really important to be shown around by someone who can make sense of it all. Please don't miss a day without a guide in this beautiful city, full of history! I will be so proud of being at your service and share my knowledge with you. I am always willing to extend your knowledge about my country. It is not only the knowledge, but it is also the better understanding for cultural meeting of East and West of the world in term of many forms such as, language, religions, cuisine, tradation and so on. This special itinerary suits travellers, wishing to see the most basic highlights of Istanbul, together with the surrounding monuments, which are also worth seeing as much. Since historical monuments were lavisly constructed on the previous ones, you will be able to learn how they are all interacted in one small area, called Sultan Ahmet.

Your Istanbul tour itinerary

-I meet you at the location, we agree on, we start the day at the Hippodrome, where the chariot races took place during the Roman Period. -We continue walking through the ages with Blue Mosque, from the 17th century. -Having seen the Mosque with its mesmerizing tiles and ornate architecture, we visit Topkapi Palace together with its marvelous exhibitions and rooms, located in the best property of Istanbul. -Of course, Hagia Sophia and the locally named Sunken Palace (underground cistern) are two breathtaking constructions on our list before lunch break. -We carry on our expedition through the big markets of Istanbul 1. Hippodrome 2. Blue Mosque 3. Hagia Sophia 4. Underground Cistern 5. Topkapı Palace (closed on Tuesdays) 6. Grand Bazaar 7. Spice Market

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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. Admission fees per person Hippodrome: free Blue Mosque: free Hagia Sophia: 25 EURO Topkapı Palace: 1500 TL Underground Cistern: 660 TL Turkish and Islamic Art Museum: 390 Mosaic Museum: 200 Estimated lunch cost: 500
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Private Transportation With Driver
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Classes Workshop
Equipment
Tastings
Meeting location

İstanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

1-Airport 2-Cruide Terminal 3-Hotel 4-Mutual Location

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
History
Tour reference number
581814
Languages
English
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
4.7

Traveller reviews for this private tour in Istanbul

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Frequently asked questions

Who is this private tour in Istanbul best suited for?

This private tour in Istanbul is perfect for travellers who want to explore the city's rich history and cultural heritage with a knowledgeable local guide. It's especially suited for those interested in the historical monuments of Istanbul, such as the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace. The tour is also kid-friendly, making it a great option for families.

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Hours icon 8 hours
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Hours icon 8 hours
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