Private tour in Istanbul Semih G
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As a devoted father and husband, my world revolves around my family. Travel and cultural exploration are my passions, as they expand my perspectives and enrich my life. Guiding since 2007, I owe my career to an unforgettable mentor, my high school English teacher, whose guidance was instrumental in my journey. My experience also includes teaching English at a distinguished Istanbul university. While I love showcasing the city's famous sites, I have a special fondness for its hidden treasures. I invite you to view Istanbul through the eyes of a true local, an Istanbulite. Here, you can witness the sunset over Europe from Asia and sip coffee by the Bosphorus. Istanbul's unique blend of history and culture, shaped by Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires, is unparalleled. As an enthusiastic Istanbulite, I offer you a personalized journey through this magnificent city, promising an unforgettable experience. Feel free to contact me if you want to have a personalized experience of this great city. Together we can make it a memorable one ! Licenced by Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Member of the Union of Tourist Guide Chambers I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver. All my vehicled tours are operated and managed by Sophora Travel, a fully licensed and registered tour company in Türkiye, holding "TURSAB" license number "7338".
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This city, once the capital of three great Empires deserves a true companion and a memorable introduction. Istanbul is a multicultural crossroad between continents and we will explore the two must see places and the main market of this spectacular city together. We will be exchanging ideas not only on history but also on traditions, current events, religion, politics and cuisine of this charming city. A true experience of Istanbul should definitely include a visit to the most beautiful monuments in the city, Hagia Sophia, a heritage from the heyday of the Byzantine Empire. Have you ever wondered why did the Romans erected Medusa heads inside a Cistern ? Such questions will be answered through our half day journey. If such an experience is what you're looking for join me in this memorable adventure !
Amazing tour of Instanbul. Semih is so knowledgeable and personable, and arranged an incredibly educational and magical day for our family. Semih arranged everything in advance and we walked right into some of the busiest attractions in the city, including some behind the scenes access that only a true local would have. I highly recommend Semih! Thank you for such an awesome day!
Semih was amazing! Kind, knowledgeable, interesting, honest, and excited to share the great sites of Istanbul. The best tour guide I’ve ever had. I will share his contact information with friends and family. And I will contact him for additional tours when I come back. He was that good.
Samih is an amazing guide as well as a wonderful person to be with. We had a great tour.
Semih provided us with an excellent and informative tour of the Topkapi Palace. He knows how to bypass long line ups, and points out which areas are worth seeing. Our cruise on the Bosphorus was made interesting by Semih's ability to point out important landmarks and by providing relevant stories related to the land around the Bosphorus. Semih can gear your tour to your interests and abilities. Excellent guide!
THE BEST OF THE BEST 1.5 Day tour with Semih G, an excellent guide. We are two elderly people, one with a heart condition. From pre-tour to the end of the tour he made sure that we were well taken care of. Nothing was too much trouble. He was patient, kind, thoughtful (standing in line for us, while we sat in the shade), courteous and personable with excellent communication skills, and a great depth of knowledge (both local, countrywide and world wide) and excellent English. We highly recommend him.
- Meet at the Hotel/Port or agreed spot in the city - First stop will be Hagia Sophia - Next visit will be Basilica Cistern - Lunch in a Local Restaurant (Optional) - Visit to the Grand Bazaar - Concluding the day at the Hotel/Port or agreed spot in the city. Please feel free to contact me if you would like to customize this tour !
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No:37 Yerebatan Caddesi, İstanbul, İstanbul, 34110, Türkiye
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: In front of Adamar Hotel in Sultanahmet Area/Old City
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