Gülce

The Ambassador of Constantinople

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  • I live in Istanbul
  • I speak English, Türkçe
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 10 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 10 hours

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Reviews

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
Janine
30 December 2024
Gulce knows and lives and breathes Istanbul, but most definitely the food scene. We had a terrific tour covering the range of yummy food stuffs that Istanbul has to offer. Gulce explored hidden gems to showcase Turkey’s hidden food treasures. Gulce is lovely, pleasant, knows her food and fluent in English! Our family highly recommend Gulce as our tour guide in Turkey. Delicious Istanbul Food Tour
Janine
30 December 2024
Gulce was knowledgeable, friendly, engaging. Her English was excellent. She answered our battery of questions with veracity. Fabulous tour
Manisha
26 November 2024
This was such a great tour! Gulce met us and took us to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, Hippodrome, and Basilica Cistern. She told us so much about the history and stories of everything that had happened at each place, which made seeing the spaces absolutely incredible. Can't recommend this tour with Gulce enough. Worth every penny!
Natalie
1 November 2024
Mithilfe von Gülce hatten wir einen wunderbaren Vormittag mit unseren Kindern im historischen Zentrum von Istanbul. Sie konnte alle Fragen beantworten und war sehr gut informiert.Go for Gülce
Stefano
29 October 2024
We did a street food tour with Gulce, and it was an amazing experience. It's a great way to explore the city, and have some delicious dishes / snacks along the way, including some things you'd be less likely to try during a short stay in Istanbul. She's very knowledgeable, clearly loves her city, and she was more than happy to give us some nice tips about restaurants etc. I'd definitely recommend her!

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