Hi, I'm Hakan.
My name is Hakan and I'm native Turkish speaker.Currently,I live in İstanbul. I have a real passion for languages and communicating with people. I enjoy guiding and using my language skills.I can speak English and German.I love teaching, cooking , doing sports ,discovering new places, reading, and having intellectual conversation. Qualifications & Experience Capadocia University.Tourist Guiding Diploma Anatolian University Literature ,Language,History Faculty Diploma. High level language certificate in English given by Higher Education Council of Republic of Turkey. I’m always interested in history ,languages,different cultures, people etc.I entered to Capadocia University to get professional Tourist guiding certificate.Currently,I have tourist guiding certificate in English language.I truly enjoy showing Istanbul to my guests and comunicating with them. I would like to share all my experiences with you and guide you in a very disciplined and professional way.If you are interested to see this magnificient and historical city , do not hesitate to write to me, it will always be a pleasure to reply to your enquiries.
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We booked a day tour with Hakan. It was an unforgettable experience! Hakan showed us all the important sights according to our wishes, as well as hidd…
Hakan was really friendly and listened to our preferences for visiting Sultanahmet. In just 1,5 hours he showed us a lot of the area and ended with so…
Hi there! Nice to meet you
My name is Hakan and I'm native Turkish speaker.Currently,I live in İstanbul. I have a real passion for languages and communicating with people. I enjoy guiding and using my language skills.I can speak English and German.I love teaching, cooking , doing sports ,discovering new places, reading, and having intellectual conversation. Qualifications & Experience Capadocia University.Tourist Guiding Diploma Anatolian University Literature ,Language,History Faculty Diploma. High level language certificate in English given by Higher Education Council of Republic of Turkey. I’m always interested in history ,languages,different cultures, people etc.I entered to Capadocia University to get professional Tourist guiding certificate.Currently,I have tourist guiding certificate in English language.I truly enjoy showing Istanbul to my guests and comunicating with them. I would like to share all my experiences with you and guide you in a very disciplined and professional way.If you are interested to see this magnificient and historical city , do not hesitate to write to me, it will always be a pleasure to reply to your enquiries.
My tours in Istanbul
6 private, fully personalized experiences
Explore Topkapi Palace & Surroundings with a Local
4.9•1,561 reviews€139 pp • 3 hoursA Magical Evening in Istanbul: City Tour
5.0•224 reviews€39 pp • 2.5 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 hoursHighlights & Hidden Gems of Istanbul
4.9•883 reviews€55 pp • 3 hours
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Reviews
4.9 ★ · 76 reviews- Gabriele11 October 2026 · Highlights & Hidden Gems of IstanbulExperience tour through Istanbul
We booked a day tour with Hakan. It was an unforgettable experience! Hakan showed us all the important sights according to our wishes, as well as hidd…
- Yulin19 September 2026 · City Kickstart Tour: IstanbulGreat time with Hakan
Hakan was really friendly and listened to our preferences for visiting Sultanahmet. In just 1,5 hours he showed us a lot of the area and ended with so…
- luda15 September 2026 · City Kickstart Tour: IstanbulOutstanding guide
Hakan is a wonderful guide. He is super professional, pleasant, flexible, knowledgeable, and responsive. He didn't have much time with us, but he used…
- 3 August 2026 · A Magical Evening in Istanbul: City TourA wonderful evening with a true historian
We did the Magical Evening tour with Hakan and it was a highlight of our stay in Istanbul. Hakan has an impressive knowledge of the city’s history and…