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Private Tour; Wonders of İstanbul
5.0
46 Ratings
Fatih
Experience the wonders of Istanbul on a private tour. Explore historical landmarks, hidden gems, and immerse yourself in the culture with a knowledgeable guide.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Hagia Sophia Mosque - Another must-see attraction located near the Hippodrome is Hagia Sophia, a former Byzantine cathedral and Ottoman mosque . Hagia Sophia is known for its breathtaking interior, featuring impressive mosaics, frescoes, and marble decorations.
What's Included
- Organising tour according to your desire
- Private tour
- English and Russian speaking guide
- Guide meets you at central hotels
What's Not Included
- Tickets for Museums
- Food and Beverage
- Transport between places
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Join our exclusive excursion and delve into the richness of Istanbul’s historical sites guided by an expert in the tourism industry. My priority is to ensure my guests’ contentment and meet their needs, all the while remaining conscious of the value of their time during their journey.
My proficiency in Turkish, English, and Russian enables me to offer a deep and tailored experience for visitors from all corners of the globe. From the renowned Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque to the lesser-known treasures such as the Basilica Cistern and Spice Bazaar, we’ll uncover the intriguing history and culture of Istanbul.
What distinguishes my tour is the meticulous attention to detail and the customized approach to every guest’s requirements. I adhere to the belief that every tourist deserves an unforgettable journey, and I’m committed to providing just that. Embark on this adventure with me and explore the enchanting side of Istanbul like never before.
- Please note that the Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
Location
German Fountain
At Meydanı Caddesi
We contact our guests, if their hotels are close, we meet them at their hotels and start our tour. Even if the hotels are not close, we determine the most suitable meeting method together.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(46 Ratings)
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Koen
May 24, 2024
Highly recommended - It was amazing! I recommend it to everyone. What a nice woman this guide is. Sweet, friendly and understands exactly what you want to see and do and adjusts everything accordingly.
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385assiyab
May 11, 2024
Excellent all around - Gülşen is absolutely fantastic - she is so knowledgeable, patient and kind!!!
We stayed by Haiga Sofia and she met us at the hotel. As this was our first day in the city, we relied on her completely to show us around and it was the best decision - the day was all about learning the history and we were in lines no more than a total of 5 minutes, as licensed guides get a separate line (something I didn’t know in advance but was very happy about when I saw the long lines). The tour was at our pace - we had an elderly person - but we got to see everything and learned so much! The best money I spent in the city - we got so much out of the day and spent it with the most wonderful person! Gülşen truly made us feel welcome in Istanbul and felt like family by the end of the day. Thank you!!!
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Georgettewk
May 2, 2024
Personalized Old Town Tour - On a day when traffic and transportation was completely blocked, Gülşen managed to meet us at our hotel and tailor our day to our interests and pace. She has a strong knowledge of major landmarks and routes demonstrated during our walking tour and a kind, friendly demeanor. She followed up with suggestions for other activities, restaurants and places to see.
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Stevestanleycup
Apr 20, 2024
Congenial and informative guide - Gülşen is a fabulous and personable guide. She met us at our hotel, and took us to all the advertised attractions. Gülşen is very knowledgeable, and we learned a tremendous about of the history and background of the mosques, bazaars, cistern, hippodrome, and palace that we visited, and knew the best spots for photos. She maintained flexibility in our schedule to efficiently lead us to our destinations, and even included some time for shopping. We also got valuable information about other Istanbul attractions including restaurants, areas to explore, and how to navigate Istanbul. 5 stars!
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Yana_f
Apr 15, 2024
A lovely day! - We’ve had a lovely day with Gulsen, she tailored the tour to our pace and wishes. We’ve learnt lot’s of interesting facts, enjoyed the sights and just talked about everything. It’s great to have an insight on Istanbul from the local person especially so knowledgeable and professional. More than that Gulsen is a very pleasant person, we enjoyed our tour and will recommend Gulsen to our friends!
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Q2607ic_
Jan 30, 2024
I wanted to learn about the history of Turkey, see mosques, reservoirs, palaces, learn about harems, I got all the information! - Everything went well, we visited many places, learned so many new things about Istanbul and Turkey. It was a very eventful program with a break for delicious coffee! We took a lot of beautiful photos as souvenirs! I will recommend the guide to everyone, I really liked everything!
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Loftgroovv
Dec 9, 2023
Wonderful tour in Istanbul - My wife and I had an excellent tour with Gulsen. We were met at our hotel and taken on a walking tour of several top destinations including Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, and Spice Market.
Gulsen was very friendly and knowledgeable, and everything was well organised throughout the day. We learned so much and all the additional hints and tips to get the best out of our visit to Istanbul were great.
Overall this tour was excellent value and I would highly recommended it.
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_y5497rf
Nov 26, 2023
1 day solo tour - Was in Istanbul for the 1st time and my guide, Gülşen, was more than great. She gave.options on what we could do and I learned a lot. Will definitely recommend!
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W6381hd_
Nov 22, 2023
89221407555 - A wonderful guide, she explained everything very interestingly, very sincerely, told a lot about life in Turkey, it was very interesting. We will recommend it to everyone and next time only with her 🙏🏻❤️
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Suzanne_p
Nov 21, 2023
Excellent tour - Excellent tour. Really informative. Our guide was kind enough to send us detailed recommendations for things to do on other days. Highly recommend.
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