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)
Istanbul City Tours
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 Tour (Updated → 2025)
Byzantine Istanbul tour will take you on a journey through time. During this journey you will see how the city was founded by Constantine the Great and reached its peak during the reign of Justinian. Of course, the story of Constantinople is not just full of victories, prosperity and wealth. On the other hand, there are great rebellions, religious conflicts, sieges and … [Read more...] about BYZANTINE ISTANBUL Private Tour (Updated → 2025)
FENER & BALAT Private Walking Tour (Updated → 2025)
Hello, I am Serhat Engul. I have been a licensed tour guide in Istanbul for about 20 years. If you are reading this article, you have probably asked me about the details of the Fener and Balat private walking tour that I offer in Istanbul. Fener and Balat, two districts on the shores of the Golden Horn, the iconic port of Istanbul, have been important settlements throughout … [Read more...] about FENER & BALAT Private Walking Tour (Updated → 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)