Private tour in Izmir Selçuk Ç

Private Izmir (Smyrna) Half Day City Tour

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A WARM HELLO FROM TURKIYE! Welcome to Kusadasi and İzmir, My name is Selçuk (Selchuk) I offer private tours in Ephesus, Kusadasi, Izmir, Cesme, Bodrum. Dikili, Istanbul, Cappadocia for groups or individual travellers or cruisers. I have a license from Ministry of Culture and Tourism for whole Turkey. I also have travel agency as Step By Step Anatolia Travel (Tursab number 17803). Guidance is my full time job and I have been working as a guide in freelance since 2009. I have been serving Ephesus Shore Excursions, Ephesus Private Tours, Pamukkale Private Tours, Also Multi Day tours from Kusadasi, Bodrum, Izmir, Dikili, Antalya and Selcuk town to visit Ephesus and Pamukkale for independent travelers. My country has been used by many civilizations. In Turkiye, we hav emore than 1000 ancient cities. I have been guiding in the whole country. So, in my tours I like to tell about not only Ephesus and other ancient cities , but also the culture, religion, location, products of whole country. In my tours you will have a lot of advantages: * My private tours are more reasonable priced than cruise group tours. * We can decide when and where to start your tour. * In my private tours, I can take many pictures of you and your group. * You can ask me any question about culture, religion, history, art, flora, geography... * In my tours, the schedule is more flexible. * You can save time. Knowing the best things to see and do can be difficult, especially with limited time. On larger tours you waste time seeing things that may not be of interest. * Communication - When visiting new countries, it is helpful to be able to communicate. Private guides are locals who speak the language and can translate (I can help you everywhere) * Saving Money - A private guide can save you money by avoiding tourist traps and taking you to destinations known only to the locals. * I use insured private minivans according to size of your groups with a private driver. (Private * I guarantee: Complete the tour and back to ship on time. ** According to your request, you can skip or add some sights to the published tour programs. Please inform me about it. Also I have many possible tour options, travelers can offer or request to me. that's why if you like to visit other places please ask me that I can create a customize tour or show you some unpublished tour which are already ready to send you. Let me introduce myself to you; Lets start with my name. I have a famous name in Turkey. Not only it is a name of an old Turkish empire during the 11th century, but also it is name of a small town of Izmir which is nearby Ephesus. So, during my Ephesus tours you can see my name everywhere :) I was born in Demirci (a small town of Manisa which is in west part of Turkey). I started my education there. 5 years primary, 4 years secondary and 3 years high school. When I was 12, my dream started. That means I started to learn English. At the high school I chose foreign language part which was all English. Actually at school we learn more grammar than speaking. So, during the summer season, when schools were off, I started to go to Marmaris which is a resort town mostly for British people. I started to get practice for speaking. By the way, when I was there I was working as a receptionist, waiter or barman in the hotels. I saw some guides who were coming there with their groups. I was interested in their jobs. I said to myself "I should go to university for having that job. " After high school I went to Ankara University in the field of Tourism Guidance.I studied history and architecture of Greek,Roman,Byzantine,Selcuk Turks and Ottoman Empire ,mythology,history of religions. I finished my education in 2009 and started to work as a guide. In the other words I achieved my goal :) Now I live in Izmir the third largest of Turkey. I am married. My wife, Seher is also a guide. I have a daughter Mila. She is our princess :) We live in Izmir. We have travel agency in Izmir. We serve private tours in yhe whole country. My main goal is to provide services that meet highest expectations of you. You can check my tours or we can create a customized tour together. I am looking forward to see you in our tours as my guests. Please take a place in my hobby. . . Warm Regards, Selcuk (Selchuk) - I am a Professional Licensed Tour Guide , License number is 06474,Member of Union of Tourist Guides' Chambers. - I am the owner of A Class Tourism & Travel Agency (Member of Association of Turkish Travel Agencies, License number is 12915) In Turkey Organisations that includes transportation can only be organised by licensed travel agencies. I own an agency as a local guide in Turkiye.

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Overview of your Izmir tour

My half day city tour includes Smyrna (remains of ancient city), Agora (The largest market place of ancient times), the Clocktower and the archeological museum. The visit to the historical lift, the district of Karşıyaka and lunch are additional for full day city tour. İzmir is the third biggest city in Turkey, with a population of around 3. 5 million, the second biggest port after Istanbul, and a good transport hub. Once the ancient city of Smyrna, it is now a modern, developed, and busy commercial centre, set around a huge bay and surrounded by mountains and was. The broad boulevards, glass-fronted buildings and modern shopping centres are dotted with traditional red-tiled roofs, the 18th century market, and old mosques and churches, although the city has an atmosphere more of Mediterranean Europe than traditional Turkey.

Recent Reviews

Ruby M.United States
July 2026

My wife and I had a great experience touring the Izmir area with Selçuk. He is a fun and interesting guide and was graciously accommodating to our special needs. Selçuk’s tours are customizable and friendly to those with mobility restrictions. He even helped us with medical care during our visit. We highly recommend touring areas surrounding Izmir with Selçuk.

David G.United States
June 2026

Selcuk was outstanding, he knows Turkish history from ancient to modern times. We had Selcuk for 5 days in the Izmir area and each days was filled with amazing sites and his insights that made history and culture come alive. We had seen parts of Izmir with a group tour, but Selcuk showed us many more sites in the city. He is highly recommended.

Kris K.United States
October 2024

Selçuk is a fantastic guide. He is knowledgeable organized, and a pleasure to be around. Our group did three tours with him, and each one was excellent. He guided us through Ephesus as well as Izmir and Pergamon. I highly recommend him .

David G.United States
May 2024

We really did not know what to expect on our first visit to Turkey, however Selcuk made us feel comfortable from the moment we met. He was extremely friendly and extremely informative as we visited and learned the history of Smyrna. He and a driver whisked us to several places of interest as the morning flew by. As we returned to our cruise ship, he sent me numerous photos that he had taken throughout our tour. In summary, a wonderful experience, and I truly hope our paths cross again one day!

Mary B.United States
November 2023

Our guide was excellent! Customized our tour, was very knowledgeable of the history of the area and shared fun information you won't get from anyone but a local! Had a wonderful lunch with local foods at the end of our tour. Perfect day!

Roberta S.United States
November 2023

A great tour: First we went into the mountains for a great orientation overview, seeing many ancient historical sites, and restorations in progress. We then saw changes in the city through the ages. Especially interesting were the Asansor Tower and the marvelous Archaeological and Ethnographical Museum, which made a fitting close to the wonderful day. The day was planned out to be suitable to our physical strengths/limits and personal interests.

Your Izmir tour itinerary

Smyrna (remains of ancient city) Agora (The largest market place of ancient times) Clocktower and the archeological museum Visit to the historical lift

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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Van

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What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Private Transportation With Driver
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Meeting location

İzmir, İzmir, 35230, Türkiye

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Tour categories
City Highlights
History
Tour reference number
41655
Languages
English
Turkish
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour in Izmir is perfect for travellers who want to explore the city's rich history and culture with a knowledgeable local guide. It's especially suitable for those interested in ancient history, as you'll visit sites like the remains of ancient Smyrna and the Agora. The tour is also kid-friendly, making it a great option for families. With minimal activity level, it's accessible to seniors and those with mobility concerns.

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