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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Our 2.5-hour tour can begin at any time that suits you best. One of the highlights of our visit is the Harem of Topkapı Palace. Here, you'll discover the intriguing stories of the concubines who came from various countries and religions, starting their lives as slaves but sometimes rising to become the Sultan's wives. We'll delve into the lives of the Sultan's family members, including his mother, sisters, and daughters, who also lived within these private quarters. As we explore the Harem, we will visit the rooms they inhabited and share captivating tales of their daily lives, the politics, romances, and power struggles that defined their existence. This unique glimpse into the inner workings of the Ottoman court will surely leave you with a deeper understanding of the history and culture of this remarkable palace.
Wow - what a great tour and great tour guide. Dilek is kind, smart and enjoyable. She knows SO much about the history of both Topkapi Palace and Istanbul. We learned a bunch, had a delightful lunch at a fun place and enjoyed our time with Dilek. Truly, Whatever the tour is - if Dilek is the tour guide, book it. She is amazing! Her English is impeccable if that matters to you. I cannot rate her approach, her knowledge, and her attitude any higher.
We loved our tour of Topkapi with Dilek. She is very knowledgeable, friendly, warm and accommodating. We appreciated she bought our tickets in advance so we did not have to stand in line. (You reimburse her in cash.) Her English is excellent and we enjoyed being able to ask her questions not only about Topkapi but for recommendations and generally about life in Istanbul. At the end of the tour she thoughtfully walked us to our tram stop and made sure we were going the right way. Highly recommend you book a tour with Dilek.
Dilek was so thoughtful and informative. We are older sisters and move a little slow. She made us comfortable with the pace and when we needed to end. We saw the highlights of the palace and were very interested in the history she provided. I highly recommend her as a guide in Istanbul.
We had an absolutely fantastic tour of Topkapi Palace with Dilek! She was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights and stories that really brought the history of the palace and harem to life. She was warm, friendly, and went above and beyond to make sure we had a memorable experience. If you’re visiting Istanbul, I’d highly recommend booking a tour with Dilek — you won’t regret it!
Dilek was wonderful. She made Topkapi Palace come alive. She was fun to be with and patient with all our questions.
Dilek provided an excellent tour for us of Topkapi Palace during our cruise port stop in Istanbul. She is very knowledgeable, communicates well and was very accommodating to our specific tour requests. She is also friendly, patient and personable. We highly reccomended her!!
We will visit Topkapi Palace and I will give you information about 400 years of fascinating history of this place.
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No: 8 Meclis-i Mebusan Caddesi, İç Kapı No: 102, İstanbul, İstanbul, 34433, Türkiye
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