Hi, I'm Abdullah.
Hi Everyone My name is Abdullah but everyone calls me Apo or Apple. I’m from Cappadocia regione. I have studied 4 years in Ege University Tourism Faculty in Tour Guiding Department in Cesme town. I studied History of Art, Archeology, History of Religions, History of Architecture, Mythology and a bit Philosophy. I also took online courses from Yale University, Khan Academy and İstanbul Mimar Sinan University of Fine Arts on Fine Arts and Byzantine History. I like reading and discovering new things. It is my way of life! I also like sharing my experiences and knowledge with travellers those who want to go in deeper and discover more! I can say that I’m good in history, Mythology and in Paintings of great Masters. I like to listen and learn other's stories as well. I belive that life consists of great stories so I like to create my own story and share it with others! My İstanbul is very beautiful, it is like an ocean; The more you dive the more you discover! İf you want to see and discover more book me as your guide and you will see. The magic will work and You will not be the same again!
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Abdullah guided us through the city with great expertise, providing historical background while also sharing insights into modern-day Turkey. He knows…
Our group of 4 spent 2 fantastic days in Istanbul with Abdullah. He is an excellent guide. He is very knowledgeable, energetic and engaging. He custom…
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Hi Everyone My name is Abdullah but everyone calls me Apo or Apple. I’m from Cappadocia regione. I have studied 4 years in Ege University Tourism Faculty in Tour Guiding Department in Cesme town. I studied History of Art, Archeology, History of Religions, History of Architecture, Mythology and a bit Philosophy. I also took online courses from Yale University, Khan Academy and İstanbul Mimar Sinan University of Fine Arts on Fine Arts and Byzantine History. I like reading and discovering new things. It is my way of life! I also like sharing my experiences and knowledge with travellers those who want to go in deeper and discover more! I can say that I’m good in history, Mythology and in Paintings of great Masters. I like to listen and learn other's stories as well. I belive that life consists of great stories so I like to create my own story and share it with others! My İstanbul is very beautiful, it is like an ocean; The more you dive the more you discover! İf you want to see and discover more book me as your guide and you will see. The magic will work and You will not be the same again!
My tours in Istanbul
6 private, fully personalized experiences
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Istanbul
4.9•883 reviews€55 pp • 3 hoursExplore Topkapi Palace & Surroundings with a Local
4.9•1,561 reviews€139 pp • 3 hoursWithlocals Your Way! - Istanbul City Tour
4.9•1,865 reviews€49 pp • 3 hoursFull Coverage Istanbul City Tour
4.9•303 reviews€83 pp • 8 hoursTreasures of Istanbul: Hagia Sophia Tour
4.9•134 reviews€49 pp • 2.5 hoursCity Kickstart Tour: Istanbul
4.9•1,338 reviews€34 pp • 1.5 hours
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4.9 ★ · 316 reviews- Kathleen9 October 2026 · Full Coverage Istanbul City TourKnows the city very well
Abdullah guided us through the city with great expertise, providing historical background while also sharing insights into modern-day Turkey. He knows…
- Martha8 October 2026 · Full Coverage Istanbul City Tour2 Days in Istanbul With an Excellent Guide
Our group of 4 spent 2 fantastic days in Istanbul with Abdullah. He is an excellent guide. He is very knowledgeable, energetic and engaging. He custom…
- Jonathan8 October 2026Fantastic, historical humorous insightful
He was a blast, last minute booking for our family and pulled through, gave us an excellent customized tour and skipped all the lines able and even en…
- Sezin4 October 2026 · Highlights & Hidden Gems of IstanbulGreat Experience !
We were a small, wonderfully diverse group of people in our late 30s to early 40s, with backgrounds from the US, India, Pakistan, and Turkey, and Apo …