Meet YOUR Team

Every traveler requires the same amount of care and attention. Honeymooners will usually require privacy on their trip; families value stability and safety in a region; a female solo traveler might want to consider a country where she will feel secure; and same-sex couples will want to explore places where they can be comfortable and relaxed. So we understand what it’s like to journey to a destination where you might not know what is locally accepted. That’s what we’re here for: to make your trip easy and comfortable and to make your travels inspirational and immersive.

Above all, we offer a highly personalized service not found with mainstream travel agents or when booking online. Additionally, Private Istanbul Walking Tours only uses properties we have personally experienced and would wish to stay in ourselves, so when we recommend something, you can rest assured that it is absolutely first-rate. Our guest sees Istanbul and Turkey from an insider’s perspective and can meet the people who make Turkey what it is, whether in art, architecture, history, cuisine, wine, fashion, or—name your interest. We also create tailor-made Turkey tours upon demand. Please let us know if you do not see the tour you are interested in listed on our site. We will be more than happy to create a tour that matches your needs.

Furkan GOKCEL
Lead Designer - Professional Tour Guide

Derya ARTAN
Professional Tour Guide - Grand Bazaar Expert - Shopping Assistant

Mestan
Dreamer

Bahadir CAN
Director - Travel Designer

Sevgi EDA
Travel Designer

Umit Yasar
Transportation