Emre

The Time Traveller

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  • I live in Istanbul
  • I speak English, Türkçe
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 3 hours

Hi there! Nice to meet you

Emre

I have been guiding for seven years all around Turkey and living in a magical city for seven years; Istanbul.

If I describe myself in one word that can be : giver,not reciever. Try to make experiences as good as possible. If you are foodie,there are more than one hundred local restaurants and local hidden spots I can offer you.

If you are into history and mythology, from greek and roman period to Turkish Republic I can make you imagine what happened and how.

If you are culture lover I am an observer and I can share how people lived and living from one region to another.

If you like to have fun at the same time,lets go to have coffee and listen my stories :)

Looking forward to meet with you !

  • I live in Istanbul
  • I speak English, Türkçe
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 3 hours

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Reviews

Katja
1 June 2025
We had an excellent tour with Emre. He took us to highlights like the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, and enriched the experience with fascinating stories and details we wouldn’t have wanted to miss. Emre is a natural storyteller — knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate. Highly recommended!Excellent tour
Alex
31 May 2025
First class. Excellent tour. Insightful but also casual. Emre is a wealth of knowledge. An amazing introduction to Istanbul on our first day. Highly recommended. The guru of istanbul
Linda
25 May 2025
We have mixed feelings for our private tour with Emre. Tour with him was like hanging out with a much younger old friend who you are able to have an honest conversation & joked around with without concerns of being judged. But we also know that unlike an old friend we can't call or message Emre to whine about life at odd hours of the night, hence the mixed feelings 😅. In the end, we just snapped out if and accept that Emre was an amazing tour guide with a perfect combination of warmth and professionalism. Loved his hidden gems which we came back to. Thank you Emre for your kind hospitality, you truly are a gracious host. Dave & LindaMixed feelings
Warren
14 May 2025
Emre our guide was outstanding. He was punctual, displayed excellent knowledge of Turkish food and displayed an engaging personality. His English was perfect and he explained Turkish culture in an informative manner. His ten selections of Turkish food was varied and delicious. You would not find a better guide than Emre. Ten tastings of Istanbul.
Annetje
9 May 2025
Emre was een leuke en prettige gids. Hij wist ons veel te vertellen over de historie en doseerde de informatie goed. Ook voor onze tieners was het daardoor leuk en afwisselend. Heel flexibel in programma en op onze wensen afgestemd. Tevens een aantal goede suggesties voor lunch en diner gekregen. Eem tour met Emre is een aanrader!Enthousiaste en leuke gids
Rietje
5 May 2025
Hi Emre, we really had a great walk with lots of ins and outs. It gave us a real feel of the city, its history, but also the present. Thank youBe happy
Jesse
20 April 2025
All in all, we had an amazing tour in Turkey with Emre! We’ve been telling everyone it was the highlight of our trip, an unforgettable mix of history and incredible food. We learned so much about the culture of Istanbul and Turkey. We’d highly recommend this tour, and we can’t wait to come back and do another one with Emre!Delayed Review!
Lisa
19 April 2025
Our tour of Topkapi Palace was the highlight of our four day stay in Istanbul in April, 2025. Emre's passion, knowledge and experience of the palace was immediately evident from the moment we met him. He was friendly, funny and so patient with all of our questions. He helped us to skip in front of large groups while in the palace, found spots to keep us mostly out of the rain and wind (it was raining all day) and constantly checked in with us to see if we wanted to visit certain aspect of the palace or skip them. This was an outstanding experience and we learned so much. He even gave us restaurant and book recommendations to supplement our Turkish experience. We absolutely adore him and you should not hesitate to book any tour with Emre.You will not regret booking with Emre!
Jordan
2 April 2025
Emre gave us a great tour in Istanbul and was generous with his time showing us some hidden treasures and helping get us into places efficiently. He was super knowledgeable about everything we saw and really brought it all to life. Can’t wait to go back and do another tour with him. Super knowledgeable
vedran
9 March 2025
A huge thank you to Emre for making our trip to Istanbul truly special! He is not just a guide but a wonderful host, full of knowledge and passion for the city’s history. Emre went above and beyond—ensuring a smooth fast-track entry to Hagia Sophia, guiding us back to our hotel via public transport (which he even paid for!), and even adding extra stops like the Blue Mosque and a Medresa that weren’t originally in our itinerary. He was always attentive, welcoming, and ready to help with anything we needed. If you’re looking for the perfect guide in Istanbul, Emre is the one! Highly recommended!An Unforgettable Tour with the Emre

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