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​Discover Istanbul with a local guide

Private, handcrafted tours through one of the world's most extraordinary cities from Byzantine mosaics to Bosphorus sunsets with Captain Sergun, your Licensed Local Guide.

My Istanbul Tours

CURATED EXPERIENCES

Every tour is private and tailored to you — no strangers, no rush, no compromise.

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 WALKING TOUR 

Old City Walking Tour

Step inside Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace and the Grand Bazaar with a guide who brings every stone to life.

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 BOAT TOUR 

Bosphorus Tour

Cruise the strait that divides two continents, passing Ottoman palaces and fortresses.

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 HIDDEN GEMS 

Gems of Constantinople

Venture beyond the postcards — underground cisterns, Byzantine churches and secret neighbourhood corners few tourists ever find.

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 SAILING 

Sailing in Istanbul

Set sail on the Bosphorus aboard a private yacht, watching the city's silhouette glow at sunset over the water.

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 SHOPPING 

Shopping in Istanbul

From the Grand Bazaar to artisan ateliers — find authentic Turkish ceramics, textiles, spices and jewellery with an insider's eye.

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 DAY TRIP 

Explore Princes Islands

Escape the city by ferry to car-free islands where pine forests and seafood lunches await.

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 LAYOVER 

Istanbul Layover

A few hours between flights? Make them count. A perfectly paced private tour hitting the city's greatest highlights.

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 SHORE EXCURSION 

Istanbul Shore Excursion

Spend your hours ashore with a private guide who'll have you back on time, guaranteed.

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YOUR LICENSED PRIVATE TOUR GUIDE

Born & Raised in Istanbul

I'm a licensed private tour guide with over two decades of experience showing visitors the city I grew up in. Whether you want to explore its magnificent history, sail its legendary waterways, or simply find the best Turkish food — I'll make it happen.

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My tours are always 100% private. Every itinerary is built around you, your interests, your pace, your questions.

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I'm passionate about telling the real stories behind Istanbul's monuments, food, and people. I offer a perspective that only a lifetime of local experience can provide. With me, you aren't just booking a tour; you are gaining a local friend with the keys to the city and the helm of the sea.

20+

Years Guiding
In Istanbul

30+

Years Sailing
The Bosphorus

100%

Private & Personalized Tours

Patrick G.

"I cannot recommend Sergun more highly. His depth of knowledge about the sites we visited was staggering. This made our tour so much more meaningful for me and my family. We had some glitches in our schedule which he was able to work around and accommodate us. If you need a guide in Istanbul, he should be your man."

GET IN TOUCH

Let's plan your perfect Istanbul day

Tell me what you have in mind and I'll get back to you within 48 hours with a personalized itinerary and a quote. No obligation.

sergun78@hotmail.com

+905322248273

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