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Private tour in Istanbul Neslihan A
Two hours in Istanbul
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Hi! I'm Neslihan, and Istanbul has been my classroom for nearly 20 years. I've been a licensed professional guide since 2008 — and I still discover something new every time I'm out with a guest. My background is a little unusual: I studied tour guiding, business, media communications, and history — two degrees, two diplomas. Then I pursued a master's degree at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences (HSLU) in Switzerland, which gave me a very different perspective. I learned how Western visitors think, what surprises them, and what they actually want to understand about a city like Istanbul. I also spent time in Argentina learning Spanish, which taught me that the best way to connect with people is through stories, not facts. When you're on tour with me, I won't recite dates and names. I'll tell you what was really going on behind the palace walls, why the city looks the way it does, and what the monuments meant to the people who built them. History doesn't have to feel like a lesson — it just needs the right storyteller. I'd love to show you my city. Let's make it a day you actually remember.
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Private 2-hour Istanbul
Overview of your Istanbul tour
Short on time? Let’s shape your two hours in Istanbul around what interests you most. We can explore the Old City, step inside Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern, or visit the Blue Mosque and the historic Hippodrome. If Ottoman palaces are your priority, we can focus the tour on Dolmabahçe Palace instead. This is a private, flexible walking tour. We’ll choose a route together before we meet, based on your interests, opening hours, and the time available. In two hours, we’ll enjoy a few places at a comfortable pace rather than rush through every landmark.
Your Istanbul tour itinerary
This private tour is tailored to your interests. Before we meet, we’ll choose one of these two-hour routes together: **Old City:** Explore the Blue Mosque and Hippodrome, or focus on visits to Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern. **Dolmabahçe Palace:** Spend your time discovering the palace and its surroundings. The final route depends on your preferences, opening hours, and entry queues. Meeting and ending points will be confirmed once we choose your route.
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Transport details
Type: Walking
This is primarily a walking tour. Depending on the itinerary, we may use public transportation to travel between areas. If needed, we can also take a taxi. Any transportation costs are paid by the guest.
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Meeting location
Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye
The meeting point depends on your chosen route. We can meet at your hotel lobby if your hotel is near the tour area, or at an easy-to-find spot in Sultanahmet or near Dolmabahçe Palace. I’ll confirm the exact location with you before the tour.
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
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