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Hello, I’m Serhat Engul, a local tour guide based in Istanbul. As a history buff, I organize private guided tours that tell the stories of historical districts in Istanbul. These districts include Sultanahmet, Fener & Balat and Beyoglu. Sultanahmet and Fener & Balat districts are within the boundaries of Istanbul’s Historical Peninsula (former … [Read more...] about Half-Day Tours in Istanbul [by Local Tour Guide 2024]

Fener and Balat districts stand out with their centuries-old churches, mosques, synagogues and colorful houses. As a licensed guide, I organize private guided tours in Istanbul and you can discover the hidden treasures of these districts on my Fener Balat walking tour. On the Fener and Balat tour, you can learn a lot about the life of non-Muslims in Istanbul during the … [Read more...] about FENER BALAT Walking Tour (with Private Guide) 2025

Hello, I am Serhat Engul. I have been a licensed tour guide based in Istanbul for nearly 20 years. If you are reading this article, you have probably asked me about the details of the Byzantine Istanbul tour that I offer in Istanbul. Since 2019, I have been organizing half-day or full-day tours introducing Byzantine history in Istanbul. The programs of these tours may vary … [Read more...] about Byzantine Istanbul Tour (with Private Guide) 2024