Private tour in Istanbul Dilek O
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Hi everyone, My name is Dilek, a national-licensed tour guide. I am 40 years old and have been guiding for 12 years. My husband is from Mexico as a Mexican Turkish family and with our two young kids we live in Istanbul. When I don't work I spend most of my time outdoor with my family, enjoying Istanbul as much as we can. We go out, try to discover new restaurants, new museums, art galleries, children's activities. I am qualified in the knowledge of Turkish history, mythology, archaeology, history of religion, and history of art. I speak English and Spanish. Following my university graduation, I lived in England for 5 years where I continued my education studying Travel and Tourism at Greenwich School of Management. After I lived a short time in Guatemala, Cuba to learn Spanish. On my tour I would like to show you architectural styles, historical fun facts, famous historical monuments, tell you about the people's life in Istanbul, how we spend our days, where do people go to eat, what we eat, where we shop, what we listen, the best places to eat, drink and party. As your local guide, I am flexible to your wishes and needs. Making it interesting and enjoyable for you is my wish. With all of my years of experience in the travel industry, I hope to help you make the most of your time in beautiful Istanbul by taking a tour with me. I very much look forward to meeting you all! Tourist Guide Licence approved by Ministry of 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 note that the tours quaranteed here are to be by means of an officialy registered A Class Tourism & Travel Agency. I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or i can arrange for a separate car and driver
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This is a child friendly journey through Istanbul’s historic Sultanahmet district, where families explore the Basilica Cistern, the Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia through stories, visuals, fun questions, and interactive moments designed especially for young travelers. In this three hour experience, children follow clues, discover legends, spot hidden details, and learn history in a playful, engaging way, while receiving small surprise gifts that make the adventure even more memorable. This warm, conversation based tour turns Istanbul’s most famous landmarks into a living storybook for the whole family.
1. The Basilica Cistern: Our adventure begins underground in a massive ancient reservoir that feels like a movie set. 2. Hagia Sophia: Legends & Famous Felines Step inside a building so grand its dome seems to float in the air. 3. The Blue Mosque: The Kingdom of Tiles We finish at this masterpiece, famous for its six towering minarets and stunning blue interior.
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Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye
In front of Ayasofya Hürrem sultan hamam
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