Your Guide
Metin Çelik
Professional Tour Guide
Would you like to discover Istanbul not with a guide, but with a friend? With over 21 years of experience, I share the city's historical fabric, hidden corners, and living culture with you.
"I don't want to explain Istanbul — I want you to feel it."
— Metin Çelik
I was born and raised in Istanbul. This city is not just a professional field for me — it is a living space where every alley holds a memory and every stone carries a story. After earning my tourist guide license, I trained in Germany and learned German at a professional level.
I offer tours in Turkish, German, and English. I customize every tour according to my guests' interests, pace, and curiosity. I prefer small, private tours over large groups — because a genuine Istanbul experience is only possible this way.
For me, every tour is a narrative. Standing under the dome of Hagia Sophia and recounting how many empires those stones have witnessed, getting lost in the labyrinth of the Grand Bazaar, drinking tea by the Bosphorus — these are not tourist activities, but ways to feel Istanbul.
Your Guide
Areas of Expertise
Ottoman & Byzantine History
In-depth historical storytelling tracing the footsteps of empires.
Gastronomy Tours
Istanbul's palate — from street food to traditional cuisine.
Photography Routes
Best light, best angle — special routes for photography enthusiasts.
Hidden Corners
Places off the guidebooks, discovered with local knowledge.
Corporate & VIP Tours
Tailored programmes for corporate groups and VIP guests.
Istanbul by Night
The city's nightlife, accompanied by lights and Bosphorus panorama.