Hello, my name is Serhat Engul. I organize private guided tours in Istanbul focusing on Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman history. In this article, you can find information about my private walking tours in Istanbul. Each of these tours lasts 3 to 4 hours and introduces you to places of Istanbul such as Sultanahmet (Old City), Fener & Balat (old Greek and Jewish quarters of … [Read more...] about Private WALKING TOURS in Istanbul (Updated → 2025)
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Beyoglu (Karakoy, Galata, Taksim) Walking Tour 2025
Beyoglu walking tour is a history, culture and food tour that gives you the chance to observe the architectural transformation of Istanbul during the Ottoman period (between the 15th and 20th centuries). Covering popular places in Istanbul such as Karakoy, Galata, Istiklal Street and Taksim Square, this tour starts with a 16th-century classical Ottoman mosque and allows you … [Read more...] about Beyoglu (Karakoy, Galata, Taksim) Walking Tour 2025
Byzantine Istanbul Private Walking Tour (2025 Update)
The Byzantine Istanbul Tour offers a layered, time-travelling experience through the thousand-year story of Constantinople—capital of the Eastern Roman Empire and one of the most influential cities in world history. From the age of Constantine to the reign of Justinian, the city witnessed monumental construction, theological debates, imperial intrigues, devastating riots, and … [Read more...] about Byzantine Istanbul Private Walking Tour (2025 Update)
Fener & Balat Private Walking Tour (with Licensed Guide) 2025
The Fener Balat Walking Tour takes you through two of the most characterful neighborhoods on the Golden Horn—full of centuries-old churches, mosques, synagogues, and pastel-colored houses that have recently become Instagram icons. These districts once hosted Istanbul’s Greek Orthodox and Jewish communities, and today they still reflect the multicultural life of the city from … [Read more...] about Fener & Balat Private Walking Tour (with Licensed Guide) 2025
Private HALF DAY Tours of Istanbul (Updated 2025)
Hello, I am Serhat Engul. I have been a licensed tourist guide in Istanbul for about 20 years. I organize private half-day tours covering most of Istanbul’s historical sites. On this page you can find the private walking tours I offer in Istanbul in 2025. The history of Istanbul has a multi-layered structure covering the Ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman periods. … [Read more...] about Private HALF DAY Tours of Istanbul (Updated 2025)