Emre

The Time Traveller

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  • I live in Istanbul
  • I speak English, Türkçe
  • Verified Local host
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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

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
Jennifer
7 March 2025
We had a lovely tour with Emre! Not only does he know A LOT about Istanbul, he also is passionate about sharing his knowledge and we learned so much while having fun and enjoying this beautiful city! I would highly recommend anyone, who wants to hear interesting facts and stories about i.e Hagia Sophia or the Blue Mosque to book Emre as their guide. Additionally he is very helpful if you are looking for local tips as where to eat or how to get to the airport. And Emre is great with young people too! My 15 year old son enjoyed our 3 hour very much and it helped us to connect with lively and beautiful Istanbul. Lovely experience!!
David
27 January 2025
We had a great time visiting the old sites of Istanbul with Emre. He was so knowledgable it was crazy. Any question we had, he had the answer for. And he's a super food lover and we went to a grill spot for lunch that was so good. And the kind of spot a tourist would have some difficulty due to not knowing what to order, but Emre handled it all and we had a feast!Fantastic private tour!
Tony
3 January 2025
We have had a fantastic food tour with Emre. It was well planned and informative, showing us different areas of Istanbul and a variety of food all of which we intend to revisit. Would highly recommend this trip. Definitely worth it if you are visiting Istanbul. Excellent Food Tour
Jason
2 January 2025
Emre is so much more than a food tour guide. He is passionate about his country, culture, and cuisine. The food selections were 10/10. We were so happy and soooo full. Emre just oozed information about what we were seeing and experiencing as we walked through Istanbul neighborhoods. Literally EVERYONE knew him. We couldn't turn a corner without someone acknowledging him. We talked about everything from food to architecture to history to politics. Best tour we have ever taken. Emre, the unofficial mayor of Instanbul
Sleiman
29 December 2024
Emere is very knowledgeable and was very pleasant throughout the two days he was with us. He took us to the places that we wanted to go to, and also to off the beaten path streets and places to visit and eat. I highly recommend him. Emere is excellent
anusha
27 December 2024
Emre is beyond amazing We learned so much from himThe best tour guide for a history buff

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