The City of Seven Hills
I am listening to Istanbul, intent, my eyes closed.
The Grand Bazaar’s serene and cool,
An uproar at the hub of the Market,
Mosque yards are full of pigeons.
While hammers bang and clang at the docks
Spirng winds bear the smell of sweat;
I am listening to Istanbul, intent, my eyes closed.
Orhan Veli Kanık / I am Listening to Istanbul
Topkapı Palace
It was stated that Topkapı Palace, which hosts millions of tourists every year, has a deviation of only 3 percent in the calculation of the golden ratio. Continuing to be an inseparable part of Istanbul’s history and silhouette with its hundreds of years of history, Topkapi Palace was accepted as an almost perfect structure according to the golden ratio obtained in the light of mathematical calculations. (2021, England)
Blue Mosque
Langdon recognized the Blue Mosque at once, seeing six pencil-like minarets with multiple balconies rising into the sky and ending in a pointed mound. He had previously read that the balconies of the Blue Mosque, which looked like they came out of a fairy tale, inspired the Cinderella castle in Disney World. The Blue Mosque, which means Blue Mosque in English, got its name from the eye-catching blue tiles covering its interior walls.
Dan Brown
Hagia Sophia
Only three structures were able to exceed this size of Hagia Sophia. St Paul’s Cathedral in London, St Pier’s Cathedral in Rome and Duo rno Cathedral in Milan…
ABOUT US
Who we are?
We, two siblings, Timuçin (Tim) and Özlem (Ozi) are professional tourist guides in the Tourism Sector with more than 20 years of experience. We will be very happy to welcome you here. Let’s explore the city together with all its interesting and untold stories. If you have any questions or need advice, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can reach us at any time by sending us an e-mail, calling us by phone or sending us a message via WhatsApp or SMS. No prepayment required, all payments can be made at the end of the trip.
We are ready to share our twenty years of knowledge, experience, practice and hospitality with you… Istanbul loves to be curious, observed and discovered… Let’s discover Her with our energy while satisfying our curiosity with our observations…
We are waiting for you with great enthusiasm…Welcome in advance!
TOURS
Explore With Us
Personalized Private Daily Walking Tour
Tailored Street Food Adventure
We invite you to try our unique local/traditional tastes and enjoy the delicacies along the way while we walk (and take a stunning ferry ride across the Marmaris sea) from the European side of Istanbul to the Asian side. The pace is relaxed and tailored to your desires.
Bosphorus Boat Tour
Ephesus Tour
Pamukkale Tour
TESTIMONIALS
Message From Adventurers
You can get an idea about us, from our lovely guests.
- SueLenahan 02-10-2024Best Food Tour in Istanbul There is a reason there are only 5 star reviews. Our group of 7 booked a food tour on the Asian side of Istanbul. Ozlem was amazing. She offered options, was flexible, relaxed, fun. Not to mention incredibly informative. We couldn’t have had a better experience. If you want a personal, tailored guide experience at an incredibly reasonable price you need to book Ozlem!read moreread lessGuide04950275874 05-06-2024Tim's Istanbul Old City Tour We signed up for a private tour last minute and Tim was able to give us a truly memorable tour for our first time in Istanbul. We visited many of the highlights of the Old City starting with the Blue Mosque. Tim met us at our hotel and was very genuine and fun to talk with and took very good care of us. He did not rush our walk and had plenty of time for us to see and do things. We very much appreciated his time and thorough knowledge of the history. He is a wonderful guide! Thank you Tim!read moreread less
- Михаил М 18-05-2024It was cool Forget the guidebooks, Ozi is the ultimate Istanbul guide! Her tour went way beyond dates and facts, especially her weaving fascinating stories that brought history to life. The food stops were incredible - we tasted local delicacies truly homemade fresh foods. From hidden courtyards to panoramic views, Ozi showed us the true magic of Istanbul. A truly unforgettable experience!read moreread lessМария С 12-05-2024Tim's tour Tim's Istanbul tour blew us away! We expected the usual tourist sights, but Tim took us on an unexpected adventure. From bustling markets to serene gardens, she revealed hidden gems that left us speechless. Her historical insights were fascinating, and her passion for the city made the tour incredibly fun. The food stops were a delightful surprise - delicious local treats that tantalised our taste buds. Tim's tour exceeded our expectations and made Istanbul an unforgettable experience!read moreread less
- Mike C 09-05-2024Oziem Turkiye: for tours of Istanbul Oziem's private tour of the Sultanahmet area was not just a superb 8+ hour tour on my first day in Istanbul. Oziem helped me plan a 6 night adventure of Istanbul, provided me help on the use of transportation in Istanbul, gave me an insight into the area's history, and even treated me to some of the city's gourmet food.
Oziem spoke perfect English and had a wealth of knowledge on the buildings and cultures of the city. Best of all? She had a good sense of humor.
I highly recommend Oziem to any individual or group of travellers.read moreread less - Deborah A 15-10-2023The Perfect Day in Istanbul! What a wonderful day spent with Ozlem! It was like spending the day with your best friend. She was an amazing guide - full of information - about the history and culture and day to day life in Turkey. This was my third time in Istanbul but my cousin's first time -and she managed to surprise me with things I didn't know and give my cousins the perfect day in Istanbul ..blending all of the major sites with a bit of shopping, a bit of eating and lots of walking! She is simply charming and I would highly recommend PTI if you're visiting Istanbul--whether it's your first time or a return visit- you'll learn something and have a wonderful day!read moreread lessalainkey 27-09-2023Private tour with guide Ozlem Did visit Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque and Sophia on a private tour with my guide Ozlem, such a great moment, she is so knowledgeable, interesting, no rush, taking all the time to discover and explain about single details, even proposing and making photos for unforgettable souvenirs, definitely recommending her!read moreread lessLiz A 10-09-2023Amazing day in Istanbul!!! Beyond incredible! We had a limited amount of time and Ozlem created the perfect trip. We were in port early in the morning until early afternoon. We had an absolute incredible time! I was traveling with my parents and three children (15, 13 and 6). My children learned so much and cannot wait to return.read moreread less
- stefanny28 05-09-2023Great experience in Ephesus We had a private tour with Ozie in Kusadasi to visit Ephesus.
It was an amazing tour.
Ozie had the car and driver ready for us when we got off the ship in Kusadasi. It was very comfortable and spacious. During the drive, she told us about the history of Ephesus so we can appreciate the site better.
After the visit, we asked to visit a pottery and a carpet store. She brought us to an amazing family owned pottery place where we could see a master potter at work. Wow!!! The pottery are of exceptional quality and seeing how they are being made make us appreciate them even more.
Then she brought us to a local restaurant wherre we could try some local food. It was a very relaxing experience.
We have already reserved Ozie for our next trip to Istanbul and we are looking forward to explore this city with her again.
Thank you Ozie for a wonderful day.read moreread lessandrewsM6989NI 17-07-2023One day in Istanbul spent perfectly with Tim! My family and I had one day in Istanbul after a beach vacation in Turkey, and we couldn’t have asked for a better way to spend it than with Tim. He was extremely knowledgeable about Istanbul, fun, and a happy go lucky guy who catered the whole tour to what we liked to do. It was a perfect day! Thank you so much Tim!read moreread less
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