Our Tour Guides

Explore with the best

We collaborate with a carefully curated network of top-tier professional tour guides in Istanbul and throughout Turkey.

Ömer Çelik

Istanbul
Passionate storyteller, deep knowledge of history, connects East & West, thoughtful, curious & deeply kind — a guide with real soul.

Damla Arslan

Istanbul
Historian & archaeologist, master of myth & meaning, blends deep intellect with warmth — tours with Damla feel like time travel.

Rubil Gündüz

Istanbul
Veteran guide, cultural bridge, culinary curator, and soulful storyteller — Rubil turns every tour into a vibrant, living memory.

Ece Duluk

Istanbul
Academic storyteller, Istanbul native, Ottoman art lover — Ece’s tours blend intellect, heart & heritage into unforgettable journeys.
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Tour Guides

We match each traveler with the perfect guide based on their interests, style, language, and even their mood.

Furkan Emre

Istanbul
Charismatic historian, master storyteller, and cat lover — Furkan Emre guides immersive journeys through Turkey's rich past.

Kardelen Uyar

Istanbul
Vibrant storyteller, regional expert, and culinary enthusiast — immersive journeys rich in history, flavor, and connection.

Tayfun Yalçın

Istanbul
Veteran scholar-guide, master of storytelling, brings Turkey’s rich past to life with warmth, wit & unmatched expertise.

Özgür Varol

Ephesus
Scholar’s rigor, friend’s charm—Ephesus becomes memory, not just monuments, but lasting meaning.

We only work with handpicked professionals.

Ahmet Faik 

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Duygu Sinirtas

Istanbul
Archaeologist, multilingual storyteller, and cultural detective — Duygu unearths Istanbul’s hidden layers with a scholar’s precision and a local’s heart.

Burak Plakay

Istanbul
Historian of the city’s beat, quick-witted improviser, and thoughtful conversationalist — Burak unpacks Istanbul’s streets with local roots and a scholar’s curiosity.

Said Balci

Cappadocia
Historian of hidden faiths and local raconteur — Said brings Cappadocia’s Byzantine whispers to life with joyful energy, scholarly insight, and a magician’s flair.

Yesim Arici

Ephesus
Academic guide and cultural ambassador — Yeşim unites deep research with soulful storytelling to illuminate Anatolia’s layered past.

We only work with handpicked professionals.

Hatice Kelek

Ephesus
Ephesus specialist, multilingual storyteller, and mindful host — Hatice reveals Western Turkey with Ege-honed scholarship, yoga-calm pacing, and a palate for Aegean flavors.

Doğan Denizdağ

Istanbul
Multilingual storyteller, human-centered historian, and cultural bridge — Doğan brings Turkey’s icons and hidden gems to life with clear insight, warm hospitality, and tailor-made journeys.

Uğur Kayhan

Istanbul
Human-centered guide: curious, considerate, unhurried—history, tea stops, and real conversations included.

Deniz Karagöz

Fethiye
London-born bilingual host, Lycian-coast specialist, and logistics wizard — Deniz turns Fethiye, Göcek, and ancient Lycia into effortless, story-rich days.
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