Comments on: Private Tours in Istanbul by Serhat Engul (Istanbul Clues)

By: Serhat Engül

Serhat Engül — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 20:53:18 +0000

Dear Sydel Shaw, thank you for reaching out. I will send you information about the tours via your email registered in the system.

I would like to note for possible future requests that I can respond to tour requests much faster via the form on the contact page.

There are many comments and questions left under dozens of articles on the site, and it can be difficult to distinguish and prioritize tour requests among them.

By: Sydel Shaw

Sydel Shaw — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:26:45 +0000

I am interested in your full day or half day tours in Istanbul for June 19 for me and my husband. Can you do the Grand Bazaar instead of the Spice Market? Also do you get the tickets ahead of time so we don’t stand on lines? Do you only meet in town or can you meet at the dock? Thanks.

By: Serhat Engül

Serhat Engül — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 10:10:37 +0000

In reply to Deb Bauer.

Dear Deb Bauer, thank you for reaching out. I saw your message on Instagram and replied to you via your e-mail address.

However, I would like to emphasize that the first tour requests I see and respond to are the ones sent from the contact page of the website.

Since I don’t use Instagram actively, I can miss the requests I receive from there. I wanted to make a note for those who will read these lines in the future.

By: Deb Bauer

Deb Bauer — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 12:27:20 +0000

Hello
We will be in Istanbul from 19 th March for 7 nights and would be interested in a tour at some stage. I have messaged more details via Instagram
Thank you

By: Serhat Engül

Serhat Engül — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 09:58:04 +0000

In reply to Sameera Nizami. Sameera Nizami, Alaikum Selam, unfortunately I have a three-day private tour covering 20, 21 and 22 April 2024. For this reason, I will not be available on those days.

By: Sameera Nizami

Sameera Nizami — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:48:06 +0000

Salamu Alaikum Serhat,
Wanted to know your availability for April 21st?
Looking foward to hearing from you.

By: Serhat Engül

Serhat Engül — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 15:50:56 +0000

In reply to Mary Jane Rants. Dear Mary Jane Rants, thank you for reaching out. Unfortunately, I am not available that day. I have another tour booked for July 10th.

By: Mary Jane Rants

Mary Jane Rants — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 03:28:02 +0000

Hello,
My husband and I are interested in a half day walking tour of the old city. We would like enough time to experience a Turkish bath in the afternoon.

We will be arriving at the port on July 10. Do you have availability on that date?

By: Serhat Engül

Serhat Engül — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 09:02:49 +0000

In reply to Mario.

Dear Mr. Mario, thank you so much for taking the time to share your impressions of my tours.

I am sure this comment will be a reference for families who want to join my guided tours in Istanbul with their children.

Thank you very much again for your kind feedback. I wish you and your family a great year!

By: Mario

Mario — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 19:30:19 +0000

Good evening, Mr. Serhat. We want to thank you for the excellent tour you gave us last week on our first time to Istanbul. We learned a lot, we saw a lot, and amazingly (somehow) our 3 young children (aged 12, 7, and 7) also stayed engaged and well behaved, despite considerable walking and even a little bit of light rain. This is a very good skill you have!

We were a little nervous about signing up the children to a 3-4 hour tour, but we tried it anyway and we were very pleased that the whole thing proceeded smoothly from one site to the next. The kids loved the Basilica Cistern in particular. In addition, you suggested a nice affordable family restaurant for us at the end as well as great merchants to see within the Spice Market. Keep up the good work!