Mark Spitz in Istanbul

9 times Olympic Swimming champion Mark Spitz was one of my guests

About

About your guide

Hi, I'm a licensed, professional tour guide based in Istanbul, with more than 20 years of experience showing visitors the very best of Türkiye in fluent English.

From the imperial monuments of the Old City to the colorful streets of Balat and the waters of the Bosphorus, I design every tour around what you want to see — at a pace that suits you.

My goal is simple: to make sure you leave with more than photos — with real stories, genuine local connections, and a deeper understanding of this city's layered history and culture.

  • 20+ years of experience

    Two decades guiding visitors

  • Licensed professional guide

    State-certified expertise

  • Fluent English

    Clear, friendly communication

  • Fully tailor-made

    Tours built around your interests

Tours

Experiences I offer

Every tour is private and fully customizable. These are starting points — we'll shape the final plan together.

Moments from past tours

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Testimonials

In their own words

5.0 average from 17 guests

Great memorable day

Eren was the best. Always showing us the real Istanbul. Special vistas, shops, and patient. We fell in love with old Istanbul and want to return to the Hagia Sophia. Highly recommended. 🙏

G***** H***** · November 2026

Wonderful walking tour in Istanbul

We saw Topkapi Palace which included the clock museum, an oversight for most guides, but not for EREN. We also toured the blue mosque. We were able to skip the line and spend more time in each facility. We also spent some time at the Hippodrome. We also toured the Hagia Eirene Monument which we asked to visit as we were passing and he graciously toured monument with us. Eren made certain that we had a most enjoyable and delightful day.

C***** P***** · October 2026

Landmarks in Instanbul

Eren was very and sociable which made the tour extra nice..

G***** H***** · October 2026

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Reviews

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Contact

Get in touch

Tell me a little about your trip — dates, group size and what you'd love to see — and I'll get back to you with a tailored plan.

Prefer messaging? Reach me on WhatsApp or by email.