Gülce

The Ambassador of Constantinople

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  • I live in Istanbul
  • I speak English, Türkçe
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  • Response time less than 8 hours

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Gülce

Hi explorer! My name is Gülce, a licensed tour guide for 6 years based in Istanbul. I'm a foodie, a history buff and welcoming to all opinions.

I'm offering a personal and down to earth tour which will bring you as close to the local culture as you want to be.

I'm an Istanbul lover and will pass on to you as much as I can. I am experienced with many different tour groups , including people with special needs and looking forward to make your holiday phenomenal in my city :)

  • I live in Istanbul
  • I speak English, Türkçe
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 8 hours

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Reviews

Will
2 June 2025
We had the pleasure of a wonderful tour of Hagia Sophia and surrounding area with Gülce. She knew all the history which made the experience for all of us so much better. She even got us into the “tour” line for the Bassillica Cistern which saved us a lot of waiting around (and she also hard great knowledge on the Cistern as well). Thank you, Gülce, for making our trip so enjoyable!A Great Tour eith Gülce
Jessica
2 June 2025
We spent a lovely day with Gulce touring the most famous sights in the Old City of Istanbul. She is extremely knowledgeable about the history and is able to present it in an approachable manner. Without her, we never would have appreciated was we were seeing. I am now a convert to taking a private tour! Crash course in the history of Istanbul
Unknown
21 May 2025
Gulch was flexible in adapting to a slightly different itinerary than originally requested when our friends could not make the trip . She had an excellent knowledge of the background and history of all areas. We traveled on local trams and funiculars to the old and new cities which got us around efficiently and enabled us to travel like locals. She gave us some great suggestions for our next day, and enabled us to feel comfortable traveling around on our own. We would absolutely recommend her and believe she is perfect for small groups wanting a more personal experience. Gulce was the perfect guide for us
Unknown
10 May 2025
Our family had a fantastic tour with Gülce. She was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Her time management ensured that we missed the queues despite it being a very busy day. Not only did we learn a lot about Hagia Sophia, the blue Mosque and the Cisternes but also about Turkish history and culture. We would definitely recommend her to be your guide if you are looking for an unforgettable experience of Istanbul.Fantastic tour with Gülçe
cavellino33
26 April 2025
Gulce was an awesome guide. 10/10 in every way. Will recommend to anyone visiting Istanbul. Thanks for a great dayAwesome
Lillian
17 March 2025
We had an amazing custom tour in Istanbul with Gülce, and I can’t recommend her enough! She was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and made the entire experience enjoyable from start to finish. Throughout the tour, she provided fascinating insights about Istanbul’s history and culture, making every stop more meaningful. She also went above and beyond by giving us fantastic recommendations for additional sightseeing and dining, which will really helped us make the most of our time in the city. We ended the day with a Bosphorus cruise, a perfect way to take in the stunning views and reflect on everything we had learned. If you’re looking for a guide who is knowledgeable, personable, and truly passionate about Istanbul, Gülce is the perfect choice! Fantastic Tour with Gülce!
Isabella
19 February 2025
Gülce organized the whole tour based on our wishes. However, when we wanted to change the plan, she arranged that to be possible. Moreover, she had an answer to all of our questions (history, traffic and life in Istanbul). She gives an amazing recommendations for delicious local food. And, last but not least, she is a really interesting storyteller.The perfect guide for Istanbul
John
5 February 2025
Gülce is very knowledgeable about Istanbul and the history of Turkey. She braved the cold (it’s snowing in Istanbul!), tailored the tour to our interest, impressed us with the depth of her knowledge, and gave us a lot of good practical advice for visiting Istanbul.Gülce is a Pro!
Katalin
31 January 2025
The food tour with Gülce was very nice! She took us to many traditional street food spots, often historic in their own right, and gave some nice background info for each place and dish. We had a good time trying so many different well seasoned and tasty foods, thank you!Beautiful tour with delicious local food!
Melina
19 January 2025
My experience has been seamless and customised according to my requirements. I had a long transit between my flights and booked this experience to see the main sites around Istanbul. Gülce organised the best transfer. Gülce was very friendly and kind which made my experience enjoyable. She even showed me some extra places like the Grand Bazaar and we had dinner at a nice restaurant by the Bosphorus which had the most delicious dishes. She knew how to time the visits well and advised on the best way to navigate through Istanbul traffic. Unfortunately the weather was really cold and windy, but I will be back again and enjoy Istanbul better next time. Thanks a lot Gülce for everything. Explored Istanbul with the best guide

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