Kadir Celal
Your local in Istanbul

Hi, I'm Kadir Celal.

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Kadir Celal

I was born and raised in Istanbul, studied in the USA and lived in Germany for a while. I’m a professional tour guide and I teach tourism in a university. I have university degrees in Business, Political Science, and History.

Hosting in Istanbul since 2018
Speaks English, Türkçe
4 experiences

Pick your Istanbul with me

Istanbul’s Jewish Heritage: A Private Tour

5.0•354 reviews
€101 pp • 5 hours

More of Istanbul: Chora Museum, Tekfur Palace, Balat & Fener

5.0•355 reviews
€74 pp • 5 hours

Treasures of Istanbul: Hagia Sophia Tour

4.9•134 reviews
€49 pp • 2.5 hours

Highlights & Hidden Gems of Istanbul

4.9•883 reviews
€55 pp • 3 hours

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Every tour is private and flexible. Tell me what you love and I'll shape a day around it.

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What guests say

Martin
14 October 2026 · More of Istanbul: Chora Museum, Tekfur Palace, Balat & Fener
Vicky
11 October 2026 · Highlights & Hidden Gems of Istanbul
Kadir the Great!

Kadir gave us a wonderful morning as we had a personalized 101 of Istanbul. What a kind and insightful man who shared much of his stories with us. Mad…

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Kadir Celal

I was born and raised in Istanbul, studied in the USA and lived in Germany for a while. I’m a professional tour guide and I teach tourism in a university. I have university degrees in Business, Political Science, and History.

My tours in Istanbul

4 private, fully personalized experiences

  • Istanbul’s Jewish Heritage: A Private Tour

    5.0•354 reviews
    €101 pp • 5 hours
  • More of Istanbul: Chora Museum, Tekfur Palace, Balat & Fener

    5.0•355 reviews
    €74 pp • 5 hours
  • Treasures of Istanbul: Hagia Sophia Tour

    4.9•134 reviews
    €49 pp • 2.5 hours
  • Highlights & Hidden Gems of Istanbul

    4.9•883 reviews
    €55 pp • 3 hours
Kadir Celal

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Reviews

5.0 ★ · 355 reviews
  • Martin
    14 October 2026 · More of Istanbul: Chora Museum, Tekfur Palace, Balat & Fener
  • Vicky
    11 October 2026 · Highlights & Hidden Gems of Istanbul
    Kadir the Great!

    Kadir gave us a wonderful morning as we had a personalized 101 of Istanbul. What a kind and insightful man who shared much of his stories with us. Mad…

  • Jacqueline
    9 October 2026 · More of Istanbul: Chora Museum, Tekfur Palace, Balat & Fener
    Footsteps of ancient Christians with Kadir

    It was an awesome time ! Kadir is knowledgeable and enriched the walk with interesting information!. He also brought us to his favourite street snacks…

  • Mara
    8 October 2026 · Istanbul’s Jewish Heritage: A Private Tour
    He knows his stuff

    Kadir was one of the best guides I have experienced in my years of traveling. He was cordial, willing, flexible, and above all, knew his history and h…