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Private tour in Istanbul Necdet A
Topkapi Palace tour with Private Guide
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Necdet A.
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Hello, My name is Necdet, I am a Private Guide that offers Private tours all over Istanbul and Turkey. I enjoy traveling and discovering new places. In particular, I have a special attention to the history of civilizations. So, I've traveled to many ancient cities in Turkey . I decided to study in guiding tour department. Because Turkey is one of the most historicial country in the world. We call this beautiful country, 'Cradle of Civilizations' I was graduated from the University of Balikesir in 2006 and finished my course of training in Antalya. I got my guiding licence from ministry of culture and tourism in 2008. Firstly I worked in southern coast of Turkey. Here, there are a lot of ancient cities and ruins like Side, Aspendos, Perge, Phalises. There are many natural beauties like high mountains , waterfalls , rivers and caves. I like this beautiful city Antalya. But my favorite is the historic city of Istanbul. That is why I moved to Istanbul. I have been guiding in Istanbul since 2008 it was the capital of two great civilizations. Eastern Roman(Byzantine) and Ottoman empires. You can see the deep traces of the two civilizations in istanbul city. I like to share my cultural and historicial informations with my guests. it is my favorite to discover hidden and old places and prepare some specific informations for my guests. I have guided more than thousand people. I know what people wants during their travel. so I attach importance to be on time in meeting point and make my tours more flexible than regular tours and choose the best and local foods and local bazaars. I'll be very happy to guide you in this beautiful city. ***Tour Guide License from Ministry of Culture and Tourism. ***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 arrange for a separate car and driver.
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Topkapi palace tour with Harem section
Overview of your Istanbul tour
Are you ready to walk in the footsteps of powerful Sultans, ambitious courtiers, and legendary queens? Located on the spectacular Seraglio Point overlooking the Bosphorus and the Sea of Marmara, Topkapı Palace Museum is not just a historic site—it is the beating heart of the Ottoman Empire. For nearly 400 years, this massive complex served as the royal residence and the administrative core of a global superpower. Today, it stands as Istanbul’s most captivating landmark, waiting to reveal its centuries-old secrets to you.
Your Istanbul tour itinerary
The Imperial Harem: Step behind the forbidden curtain. Explore the lavish, tiled chambers where the Sultan’s family lived, and unravel the political intrigue shaped by the powerful Valide Sultans. The Treasury of Splendor: Feast your eyes on some of the world’s most dazzling artifacts. See the famous, 86-carat Spoonmaker’s Diamond and the jewel-encrusted Topkapı Dagger up close. The Sacred Relics: Experience a deeply spiritual journey. View the highly revered Holy Relics, including the Prophet Muhammad’s cloak, swords, and historic items brought from the Egyptian campaign. Breathtaking Courtyards & Pavilions: Stroll through lush gardens and pavilions like the Baghdad Kiosk, offering postcard-perfect, panoramic views of the Bosphorus strait.
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Sultan III. Ahmet Çeşmesi, Cankurtaran, Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
We can meet in the first gate of Topkapi palace next to Sultan III Ahmed fountain.
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