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Private Guide in Istanbul - Ali

(Member Since 2013) Excursions/tous in the following cities: Istanbul Languages: English

On your next vacation to Istanbul, Turkey, Private Guides has professional tour guides interested in making the most of your time. Find one in the area you will be visiting to have a tour designed around your specific interests. If you are a fan of Turkish food, historic places, architecture, or shopping, our certified, knowledgeable guides can plan a route that will highlight the best sights.

Private Guide in Kusadasi

Private Guide in Kusadasi - Elif

(Member Since 2008) Excursions/tous in the following cities: Kusadasi Languages: English, French, German, Dutch

We are AAA Class travel agency that specializes in services for groups and individual travelers coming to Turkey from overseas. Our members of staff strive to provide our customers with the highest possible...

Private Guide in Istanbul

Private Guide in Istanbul - Salim

(Member Since 2014) Languages: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Arabic, Russian, Italian

Our agency founded by a group of Professional Tourist Guides here in İstanbul. By doing this we start to give our Professional services tou our clients more organized in our agency. One of our main key was having guides for any necessary languages and today we serve in more spoken languages.

Private guides in Turkey

Turkey

Capital: Ankara
Language: Turkish
Currency: New Turkish Lira (YTL)
Calling Code: +90
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COMMENTS ABOUT Turkey:

Turkey is known as a richly historical land that boasts some of the best cuisine one will ever taste. It combines breath-taking white-sand landscapes and marvelous sceneries of soaring mountains. The Turks are considered to be an extremely hospitable nation, and frankly speaking, sometimes their hospitality borders with obtrusiveness.

Turkey literally abounds in historical monuments and landmarks so as soon as you set foot in this remarkable country you should know that you are following in the wake of some significant historical figures. No wonder the Turks are so proud of their cultural heritage and always eager to shed some light to some historical events that took place on their beloved motherland. In some sense Turkey is truly unique – it is located at the meeting point of Europe and Asia, thus being under influence of both continents.

You will find it easy to immense yourself in that luring Turkish atmosphere, seeing as places of interest in Turkey are found around almost every corner. It doesn’t matter what you are doing – soaking in an Ottoman hamam, tasting influences brought along the Silk Road, eating kebap or visiting the ancient ruins – you will enjoy the shade of unique Turkish delight. 

Private Guide in Kusadasi

Private Guide in Kusadasi - Ekol

(Member Since 2005) Excursions/tous in the following cities: Aksaray Languages: English

We has been established since 1985. Our aim has always been to promote Turkey as a travel destination, and then to be the top agency providing handling services for international tour operators which are...

Private Guide in Istanbul

Private Guide in Istanbul - Emre

(Member Since 2005) Excursions/tous in the following cities: Istanbul, Cappadocia Languages: English, French, Italian

I am a licensed tour guide. I am guiding in english, french and italian since 20 years. For my daily city tours I can provide an air-cond. luxurious Mercedes Mini Van.

Private Guide in Cappadocia

Private Guide in Cappadocia - Ersin

(Member Since 2008) Excursions/tous in the following cities: Cappadocia Languages: English, French

Hi dears ,My name is Ersin who was born in the heart of cappadocia region with its wonderful lanscape in 1983 and from my highschool time untill now ı m trying to be between the foreign tourists by...

Private Guide in Antalya

Private Guide in Antalya - Kadri

(Member Since 2007) Excursions/tous in the following cities: Antalya Languages: English

Ever since I was a little boy, I was hoping to go places where I could see things that are interesting and meet people who are from other cultures with different languages. When I came to the age that I was...

Private Guide in Kusadasi

Private Guide in Kusadasi - Murat

(Member Since 2008) Languages: English, Turkish

I was born in 1977 in Malatya (old Hittite settlement). Malatya also is famoust with its apricot production. I have a bacholar degree in administration of tourism. My faculty was in Cappadocia Turkey. As we...

Private Guide in Istanbul

Private Guide in Istanbul - Oguz

(Member Since 2007) Excursions/tous in the following cities: Istanbul Languages: English

Tour and Talk Turkey! :)) with Oguz:Join me for a great time, the most charming, rare as well as common background, all at the right dose. (if you end up on the wrong tour you may end up listening to a guide...

Private Guide in Istanbul

Private Guide in Istanbul - Onur

(Member Since 2022) Excursions/tous in the following cities: Istanbul Languages: Turkish, English

Onur is born in Mersin but moved to Istanbul in his early 20s due to the passion he holds for the city. Onur grew up admiring history, philosophy, and archeology. From a young age, he spent time learning...

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Private Guide in Istanbul - Ozkan

(Member Since 2009) Excursions/tous in the following cities: Istanbul, Cappadocia Languages: English, Turkish

I am a licenced tour guide in Istanbul, Turkey. I love meeting new people and guiding them in my beloved city. Making your holiday unforgettable is my priority. My specialty is the Ottoman history. But it does not mean that I do not know anything about the Byzantines.

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Private Guide in Istanbul - Ozlem

(Member Since 2006) Excursions/tous in the following cities: Istanbul Languages: English, Spanish

WORK EXPERIENCE: Soktas textile companyCustomer representativePlanet travel Dubai Marketing representativePlanet travel Dubai - franchise of gullivers travel associates and octopustravelArea business...

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Private Guide in Istanbul - Salim

(Member Since 2014) Languages: English, French, Spanish

I am a professional tourist guide since 2007 here in istanbul and all around Turkey. I live in istanbul and this city is my passionate city. I offer guiding services in English, French, Spanish and Portugues. Our fascinating city istanbul which is on top of two continent, Europe and Asia wellcomes you to have nice tours with our services.

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Private Guide in Istanbul - Serkan

(Member Since 2009) Excursions/tous in the following cities: Istanbul Languages: English

Because Anatolia has been a cradle for many civilizations, history and tourism have always been my biggest passion. I have been working as a free-lance professional tourist guide in Anatolia since 1995 and I have more or less covered every square inch of my country. Our professional tour guides are at least 5 years experienced and they all have a wonderful background at vip, private or group tours.

Private Guide in Kusadasi

Private Guide in Kusadasi - Sinan

(Member Since 2006) Excursions/tous in the following cities: Kusadasi Languages: English

I am a licensed tour guide in Turkey since 1997. I am a graduate of Bogazici University, Istanbul-Department of Political Sciences and Public Administration and Trondheim University, Norway-Department of...

Private Guide in Istanbul

Private Guide in Istanbul - Suleyman

(Member Since 2006) Excursions/tous in the following cities: Istanbul Languages: English

I am an easy-going person, I have guided many people in Istanbul and every part of Turkey, I still enjoy meeting people and telling them about our wonderful country. It will be a real pleasure to share it with...

Private Guide in Cappadocia

Private Guide in Cappadocia - Tarık

(Member Since 2024) Excursions/tous in the following cities: Cappadocia Languages: English

Hello, My name is Tarik. I studied in Tourism Business & Guiding department for 4 years in Erciyes University. I graduated in 2008 and after completing the necessary steps, I received my license in 2010. I...

Private Guide in Kusadasi

Private Guide in Kusadasi - Tijen

(Member Since 2008) Excursions/tous in the following cities: Kusadasi Languages: English

I am a licensed tour guide have good knowledge of the sites visited,culture, history, and people of the country. And we are fluent in English.We (me and my husnabd) manage our own tours that is specialized in...

Private Guide in Istanbul

Private Guide in Istanbul - Tolun

(Member Since 2005) Excursions/tous in the following cities: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Amasya, Ankara Languages: Turkish, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, German

I am a multilingual archaeologist, tour guide and driver. My Attributes: I speak fluent Turkish, English, French, Italian, Japanese and I can communicate in Russian, Chinese (Mandarin) and German. I can conduct tours in every region of Turkey. I have worked as a tour guide for various tour operators and have traveled extensively with American, European, Canadian, Japanese and Chinese groups conducting tours in their own languages. I have an E-class driver’s license for driving passenger vehicles in Turkey and New Zealand with unblemished driving records. I consider safe driving is one of the most important aspects of my work. My Experience: I started to conduct tours in 1983 and have performed over 500 tours, traveled over 850,000 km, I worked for more than 20 travel agencies, including, Cox & Kings, Kuoni, Marmara, I Viaggi Del Ventaglio, Deren Koray Travel etc., conducted archaeological, and cultural tours. I am also conducting tours in Europe, New Zealand, former Soviet countries and North America. Organizations: I am active member and supporter of Greenpeace in Turkey. I am on the translation team and act as an interpreter during some of their projects in Turkey. Personal info: I divide my time in Turkey and Estonia. I am a vegetarian but sometimes in summer while traveling I keep a fruitarian diet, consisting of eating only fruits and nuts from the trees. I was born in Istanbul and grew up in Ankara. While in Turkey I sometimes live in Cappadocia region, located in central Anatolia. In my free time I do body building, take walks in the valleys and plant fruit trees, or work for the maintenance of my old 7-room Cappadocian cave house consisting of both caves and regular rooms.

Popular tours in Turkey

Guide Licensing Information for Turkey

Turkey is certainly one of those countries that have a lot to offer to travelers in terms of sightseeing and private tours. That's why there are very many private guides offering their services to travellers from all over the globe. Individual guides aren't as widespread as those working with travel companies, since the large bulk of services is rendered to vacation package tourists who are concentrated on the Mediterranean coast.

In order to conduct any group tours in Turkey the guide is obliged to carry a guide license, which is issued by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Foreign citizens can obtain such a license only by receiving a long-term working visa in Turkey. There are many courses aimed at training tour guides all over the country, but they are mostly concentrated in the western part, specifically the popular tourist destinations. The courses train future guides in local history, culture, economy and other topics that are important for successful guiding activities. After completing the courses, the solicitor has to pass the state exam with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in order to get a valid license. The license offers many advantages, including no-line ticket purchase for the guided group, which can prove to be invaluable in the most popular tourist sites. 

Questions about Turkey
Hello, I am planning to visit Turkey as to have the opportunity to meet locals, and learn more about traditional events. I would also like to go to Pamukale. Can you please inform me about some interesting sightseeing which is situated near Pamukale and perhaps suggest me some ...
David
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