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Private tour in Istanbul Atakan C

Ultimate Istanbul Shorex Tour From Port

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Atakan C.

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Ladies and gentlemen, welcome a board. This is your tour guide speaking! My name is Atakan and I am not just an average tour guide; I am a passionate storyteller, a curator of unique experiences, a hot air balloon pilot and your personal gateway to the wonders of Istanbul and Turkey. With over a decade of experience as a professional and licensed tour guide I have dedicated my life to crafting unforgettable journeys for discerning travellers like you. From the moment we meet you can expect nothing less than exceptional service, attention to detail and a genuine desire to make your time in Istanbul and Turkey truly remarkable. Come and join me on a journey that transcends the ordinary and discover the heart and soul of Turkey through the eyes of a passionate local. Together, let's create memories that will last a lifetime. . . Sincerely yours, Atakan National Professional Tourist Guide License from Ministry of Culture & Tourism. International Relations & Political Science Diploma from University of Kirikkale. Please note that all my tours and travel services are organized under the name of my own A Class Travel Agency and they are fully legal. I am a licensed driver as well with "B Class" driving license and can drive cars and vans up to 14 seats.

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Overview of your Istanbul tour

Welcome to Istanbul! In a land where east meets west, it is truly unique. The beautiful Bosphorus Strait cuts the city like a knife into two parts, Europe and Asia. Size-wise spread to an area of approximately 5000 km2, this enormous city hosts nearly 17 million residents. Today Istanbul is among the biggest metropolitans in the world and it still keeps expanding its limits. SPECIALLY CREATED FOR THE CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS: In this tour I summed up the most exciting places of Istanbul from the perspective of a first time visitor. This tour includes the top six highlights and is the tour that I'd do if I only had one day in Istanbul. That is why it is also strongly recommended for the cruise ship passengers. So, let's travel in history together and go back to 330 AD when the Roman Emperor Constantin the Great declared Istanbul, "Nea Roma", as the new capital of the Roman Empire. Next, lets visit landmarks of 1453 AD when the Ottoman Sultan Mehmet the II captured Constantinople. . .

Recent Reviews

Lisa A.United States
May 2024

My wife and I recently enjoyed a tour with Atakan in Istanbul during a cruise. Atakan took us to the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia both of which are simply amazing. The Hagia Sophia, at almost 1500 years old, is among the most amazing places we've been. Having been repurposed multiple times it's steeped in history and is still in use today. Atakan's knowledge of the history and architecture really helped us to enjoy our day. His English is excellent too. We highly recommend this tour. Enjoy!

Susan W.United States
June 2015

Atakan planned a lovely day full of history and local color. He was very knowledgeable about all the sites he took us to see and provided a thoroughly enjoyable day.

Melissa G.Canada
May 2015

Atakan was an awesome guide for our family. He was so knowledgable about all the sites we visited in Instanbul. He also helped us pack in as much as we could in our one day in Instanbul and made great recommendation on what to see during our visit. The cistern was a family favorite! He also took us to a great shop to pick up some authentic turkish delight, which is so delicious. Thanks for a wonderful day Atakan, our family really appreciated it!!! We would hgihly recommend Atakan as a guide in Instanbul!

Linda J.United States
May 2015

Despite the unbelievable crowds during the first weekend in May, Atakan made sure we saw the main highlights during our visit to Istanbul. We enjoyed meeting him and found his commentary to be useful and interesting.

Don D.United States
September 2014

Atakan was a wonderful guide for our group of eight people. We loved every suggestion he had for us. We got a taste of the local food and the whole feeling of Istanbul. He knew the history of the places he took us very well, and it was so interesting to find out about Turkey as a country. If you're looking for a guide for Istanbul, I recommend Atakan, he was great!

James F.United States
June 2014

Knowledgeable about Istanbul and it's history. Enjoyed his company. Excellent tour, with lots of detail.

Your Istanbul tour itinerary

Start our day by exploring the Hippodrome which was originally the stadium where once chariots ran in front of ten thousands of spectators. We make our ways to the world-famous Blue Mosque. The iconic temple will take your breath away with its six minarets and enchanting 22. 000 pieces of blue hand-made tiles. Afterwards we'll visit Hagia Sophia which had been the biggest Christian church of the world for centuries. It is the only place in the world where you can experience the marvelous Byzantine mosaics along with the mysterious Islamic calligraphy. Next is the Underground Cistern the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city. Next on our agenda is the massive Topkapi Palace which is a very particular place since it was home to the Ottoman Sultans and their harem for centuries. I think we are done with sightseeing. Now it's time to enjoy some local market experience. With its 66 Streets and over 4000 Shops, the Grand Bazaar is the biggest covered market in the world.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Van

Transportation will be provided by well maintained, non-smoking, air-conditioned car, minivan, van or bus depending on the size of your group. Please note that the Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays, Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays, The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays, the Blue Mosque is closed in the morning on Fridays.

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets
Meeting location

Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

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Other details
Tour categories
History
Architecture
Religious Sites
Shopping
City Highlights
Tour reference number
114182
Languages
Turkish
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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Hours icon 8 hours
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