The ancient city of Ephesus, one of the most important places to be visited in Turkey. Ephesus, the best preserved Roman city in the Eastern Mediterranean, is visited by millions of people a year. It is recommended to take a private guided tour of Ephesus to get to know this special place. This tour is designed for those who want to visit Ephesus from Istanbul with a guided … [Read more...] about Private Ephesus Tour from Istanbul in 2021
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Private Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul 2021
Cappadocia is one of the most important places to visit in Turkey with its unique atmosphere. The landforms of Cappadocia that have been formed over the centuries are unique in the world. Cappadocia, which covers a very large area, includes a few cities. It is recommended to take a private guided tour of Cappadocia to get to know such a special place. In this article, I will … [Read more...] about Private Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul 2021
Karakoy, Galata and Beyoglu Walking Tour
Istanbul has a history of 2700 years. It is necessary to visit certain districts in order to get to know Istanbul, which carries the traces of Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman heritage. In order to grasp the history of Istanbul, I recommend you to join the Sultanahmet, Fener Balat and Beyoglu walking tour respectively. The first of these, Sultanahmet walking tour, covers the … [Read more...] about Karakoy, Galata and Beyoglu Walking Tour
Private Byzantine History Tour in Istanbul
Hello, I am Serhat Engul, I have been a licensed tour guide in Istanbul for about 17 years. As someone who has been striving for years to specialize in Roman history, I organize Byzantine history tour in Istanbul. Istanbul is still home to churches, palaces, cisterns and columns from the Roman and Byzantine periods. Some of these structures are still standing, while others … [Read more...] about Private Byzantine History Tour in Istanbul
Private Walking Tour of Sultanahmet, Istanbul
Istanbul's most popular tourist destination is Sultanahmet. The district that we call Sultanahmet today served as the center of Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires. Istanbul's top attractions such as Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace are located in Sultanahmet. For this reason, Private Walking Tour of Sultanahmet is the most popular tour in Istanbul. My name is … [Read more...] about Private Walking Tour of Sultanahmet, Istanbul
Byzantine Sites in Istanbul – Museums & Ruins
Hello, I am Serhat Engul, a historian and tour guide based in Istanbul. In this article, I would like to share information about the Byzantine sites in Istanbul. You can find Byzantine churches, museums, walls and cisterns that you can see today in Istanbul. Towards the end of the article, I briefly mentioned the Byzantine palace ruins. The Names of Istanbul Throughout … [Read more...] about Byzantine Sites in Istanbul – Museums & Ruins
Fener and Balat Walking Tour Guide
Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar are at the top of the list of tourists visiting Istanbul. For this reason, the eastern side of the Historic Peninsula is frequently visited. However, there was a lively life on the west side of the Old City in both the Byzantine and Ottoman periods. I recommend you to take a Fener and Balat walking tour to follow the traces of this … [Read more...] about Fener and Balat Walking Tour Guide
Private Guided Tours in Istanbul by Serhat Engul
Hello, my name is Serhat Engul. I have been working as a private tour guide in Istanbul since 2004. I organize private walking tours in Istanbul focusing on Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman history. In this article, you can find information about my private guided tours in Istanbul. As a tour guide, I founded Istanbul Clues to provide detailed answers to my guests' questions. … [Read more...] about Private Guided Tours in Istanbul by Serhat Engul
Private Half Day Tour of Istanbul by Serhat
Hello, I'm Serhat Engul. I have been a tour guide in Istanbul for about 17 years. On the site, I provide practical information about Istanbul based on my experience. Likewise, while I am guiding, I convey my historical knowledge without boring the audience. If you want to join a quick guided tour in Istanbul, you can choose my private half day walking tour. Private half day … [Read more...] about Private Half Day Tour of Istanbul by Serhat