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Hello, Explorer of Istanbul! My name is Serhat Engul and I have been working as a private tour guide in Istanbul for over 15 years.

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The Capital of Three Great Empires

Istanbul is a city with a history of 2650 years, carrying the heritage of Greeks, Romans, Byzantines and Ottomans and having served as the capital for these civilizations. Throughout the history, it has been an important trade harbor and gateway of Silk Road to Europe.

Istanbul is also a city founded over two continents and millions of Istanbul citizens travel to the other continent every day while going to work. Acting as a bridge between Asia and Europe, the city embodies a unique hybrid culture.

As a person who regards being born and living in this city as a blessing, I am striving for becoming an expert of the city’s history and culture and it is lucky for me that my job is analogous with my goal.

You can join my private walking tours to find hidden flavor stops, enjoy panoramic views and discover the local life in Istanbul.

Top Tourist Attractions to Visit in Istanbul

Centers of attraction in the city are Sultanahmet area where Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar are located and Beyoglu area where Dolmabahce Palace, Istiklal Avenue and Galata Tower are located.


Discover Off The Beaten Track Istanbul

In addition to these famous spots, there are many secret jewels of the city. Especially Fener-Balat, Karakoy-Galata and Ortakoy-Bebek neighborhoods are rising stars of Istanbul. These are the best areas to study the Byzantine and Ottoman history of the city.

You can join Istanbul private guided tours to discover those places. Please kindly check the availability and cost through my contact page. So that you can create a tailor made itinerary with your personal tour guide in Istanbul.


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Serhat EngulHello, I'm Serhat Engul. I am a licensed tour guide based in Istanbul. I do private walking tours in Istanbul focusing on Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman history. If you want to join a private guided tour in Istanbul, you can check out my references and tours from this page

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Istanbul Travel Blog is designed to introduce you to the history, museums, restaurants and culture of istanbul.

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Author of this blog, Serhat Engul, is a licensed tour guide based in Istanbul.

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