Istanbul
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Tap the building blocks and enter your time window – the planner builds your day, including routes and breaks, and shows the fixed price instantly. 1 to 4 hours: €220.
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Private tours in Istanbul, Turkey and Germany
State-licensed, in 25 languages, with no middlemen.
158 experiences
Istanbul
Book by the Hour — Guide on Demand
A guide for as long as you need one: 1 to 4 hours at a fixed price of €220.
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Istanbul
Discover Istanbul – Full-Day Tour
Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı and the Cistern in one day, without queuing. 7 hours, each additional hour €35.
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Istanbul
YOU & ME Custom Tour – Full Day
You set the programme, we build the day around it. 7 hours, each additional hour €35.
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Istanbul
Discover Istanbul – Half Day
The highlights of the old city in four hours.
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Istanbul
YOU & ME Custom Tour – Half Day
Your programme, compact in a morning or an afternoon.
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Istanbul
Layover: Turn Your Time into a Tour
Put a long connection to good use, back at the gate on time.
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Istanbul
Panoramic Drive Through Istanbul by Night
The city in lights, in a minibus, with no strangers along.
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Istanbul
2-Day Combined Tour
Istanbul in two days: old city, Bosphorus and quiet corners.
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Istanbul
6 Days of Byzantium, Rome and the Ottomans
Six days of masterpieces and treasures from three empires.
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Istanbul
VIP Luxury – Full-Day Tour
Luxury vehicle, priority access, culture and style.
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Istanbul
The Jewish Heritage of Istanbul
Synagogues, quarters and a community centuries old.
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Istanbul
In the Footsteps of the Freemasons
Signs, places and stories of a hidden order.
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Istanbul
Shopping Tour Istanbul
Fashion, trends and buying with someone who knows the prices.
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Istanbul
The Princes' Islands
Car-free, sea views and wooden villas – a peaceful day away from the city.
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Istanbul
City Tour for Bikers
Istanbul on two wheels, away from the coach routes.
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Istanbul
Helicopter Tour
The Bosphorus, palaces and skyline from the air – a private flight for up to 6 people.
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Istanbul
Private VIP yacht cruise
The Bosphorus in private – the skyline and palaces seen from the water.
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Istanbul
Whirling Dervishes
Experience the Sema ceremony, with real context rather than folklore.
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Istanbul
Buying a Carpet with an Expert
Accompanied carpet buying at your express request – no commission and no pressure.
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Istanbul
Historic hammams in Istanbul
All 18 historic baths of the city – from Hürrem Sultan to Zeyrek Çinili, with a fixed slot and transfer.
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Cruises
Shore Excursion from Galataport – Full Day
For cruise passengers: private, flexible, back at the ship on time. 7 hours, each additional hour €35.
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Cruises
Shore Excursion from Galataport – Half Day
Compact ashore, with a buffer before boarding.
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Cruises
Istanbul at a Glance – from Galataport
A whole day ashore, without large groups. 7 hours, each additional hour €35.
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Accessible travel
Travel for Wheelchair Users
Low-barrier routes, accessible vehicles, wheelchair rental.
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Istanbul
Orthodox Istanbul – churches and communities today
Ecumenical Patriarchate, Fener and Balat, Armenian, Bulgarian and Syriac communities – living Christian heritage, private with guide.
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Istanbul
Paul, Constantine and the Councils – Christian Constantinople
From imperial church to Patriarchate: the places where the Christian faith took its shape.
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Cappadocia
Cappadocia North Route – 1 Day
Fairy chimneys, Göreme and cave churches in one day.
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Cappadocia
Cappadocia North Route – 2 Days
Including flight and hotel – two days in a lunar landscape.
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Cappadocia
Cappadocia Green Tour
Ihlara Valley, Derinkuyu and the green side of Cappadocia.
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Ephesus
Ephesus – 1 Day
Library of Celsus, terrace houses and the House of Mary.
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Ephesus
Ephesus – 2 Days
Including flight and hotel – time for Şirince and the coast.
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Southeastern Turkey
Şanlıurfa and Göbekli Tepe – 1 Day
Humanity's oldest temple, some 12,000 years old.
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Southeastern Turkey
Şanlıurfa and Göbekli Tepe – 2 Days
Two days for Göbekli Tepe, Harran and the old town.
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Southeastern Turkey
Tur Abdin Round Trip – 8 Days
From Gaziantep to Diyarbakır – monasteries and early Christianity.
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Kuşadası & Izmir
Between a Wonder of the World and a Wine Village
Ephesus and Şirince in one day.
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Kuşadası & Izmir
White Terraces and Lost Springs
Pamukkale and Hierapolis.
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Kuşadası & Izmir
In the Footsteps of the Apostles
Biblical sites of the Aegean.
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Round trips
In the footsteps of the Apostle Paul – 8 days
The missionary journeys of Paul in Asia Minor.
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Round trips
The Seven Churches – 8 Days
The places of Revelation, from Ephesus to Laodicea.
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Round trips
The Lycian Coast – 8 Days
Rock tombs, bays and ancient cities on the Mediterranean.
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Round trips
Early Christianity – 8 Days
The roots of early Christianity in Asia Minor.
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Round trips
Athos on the Black Sea Coast – 8 Days
Monasteries and coastline on the Black Sea.
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Round trips
From Trabzon to Van – 8 Days
Across the east, from the coast to the lake.
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Round trips
Seven Churches compact – 3 days
Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea – all seven churches of Revelation in three days.
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Germany
Magdeburg: Cathedral and Green Citadel
Emperor Otto and Hundertwasser in one morning.
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Germany
Quedlinburg
Half-timbered houses, the abbey hill and World Heritage.
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Germany
Naumburg
The cathedral with its founder figures – a World Heritage Site.
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Germany
All Cities in Germany
Over 40 cities from Aachen to Würzburg, with a licensed guide.
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Kuşadası & Izmir
The Villages Behind the Mountains
Mountain villages, crafts and quiet.
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Kuşadası & Izmir
Sunset over Alaçatı
Stone houses, wind and evening light.
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Kuşadası & Izmir
The Quiet Coast of Kuşadası
A day by the sea, away from the promenades.
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Kuşadası & Izmir
Dust, Mountains and Offroad Trails
Off the road through the hinterland.
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Transfers
Private Transfer: Airport, Port, Hotel
Pick-up and transfer with your own driver, at fixed rates.
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Antalya
Kaleiçi Old Town and Düden Waterfalls
Hadrian's Gate, the Roman harbour – biblical Attalia (Acts 14:25) – and the waterfall by the sea.
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Antalya
Perge and Aspendos
Perge, where Paul preached (Acts 13:13; 14:25), and the theatre of Aspendos.
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Antalya
Side and Manavgat
Temple of Apollo by the sea, ancient theatre and Manavgat waterfall.
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Antalya
Termessos – the Eagle's Nest
Mountain city above 1,000 m with theatre and panoramic views. Sturdy shoes needed.
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Antalya
Myra, St Nicholas and Kekova
The rock tombs of Myra (Acts 27:5), the Church of St Nicholas in Demre and a boat trip over the sunken city.
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Antalya
Phaselis and Olympos
Ancient city with three harbours and Olympos in the pine forest.
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Antalya
Pamukkale, Hierapolis and Laodicea
Travertine terraces, the Martyrion of Philip and Laodicea (Rev 3:14) – optionally with 1–2 nights and Tripolis.
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Antalya
Pisidian Antioch
Paul's synagogue sermon (Acts 13:14–52) – excavations near Yalvaç.
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Antalya
Köprülü Canyon and Selge
Roman arch bridge in the canyon and the mountain city of Selge with its theatre – the calm version, without rafting.
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Antalya
Alanya – Castle and Red Tower
Seljuk castle high above the sea, the Red Tower, Damlataş cave and lunch by the Dim river.
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Antalya
Kaleiçi and Boat Trip to Düden Waterfall
Old-town lanes, the Roman harbour and a boat ride along the cliffs to the waterfall.
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Antalya
Perge and Kurşunlu Waterfall
In the footsteps of Paul at Perge (Acts 13:13), then the Kurşunlu and Upper Düden waterfalls.
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Antalya
Tahtalı Cable Car and Phaselis
By cable car to the summit of Mount Tahtalı, then the ancient harbour city of Phaselis.
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Antalya
Termessos and Karain Cave
The mountain city of Termessos and one of Anatolia's oldest cave dwellings.
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Antalya
Culinary Antalya
Bazaar, spices and street food on foot through the old town. Guests pay for tastings at the stalls.
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Antalya
Kemer and Göynük Canyon
Coastal road along the Taurus, Göynük Canyon with jeep safari and boat trip, a swim and time at the marina.
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Antalya
Perge, Aspendos, Side and Manavgat (PAS tour)
The four highlights of Pamphylia in one day – ancient cities, the great theatre and the waterfall by the sea.
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Antalya
Aspendos – theatre and aqueducts (half day)
The best-preserved Roman theatre of antiquity and the mighty aqueducts – compact in half a day.
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Antalya
Köprülü Canyon – rafting, jeep and zipline
The ancient mountain city of Selge, rafting on the Köprüçay and adventure in the Taurus: ATV, jeep safari and zipline.
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Antalya
Green Canyon – boat trip on the Oymapınar reservoir
Turquoise water between steep rock faces, a swimming stop, lunch on board and a jeep safari in the Taurus.
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Antalya
Kemer – Moonlight Beach and Yörük tent park
Swimming at Ayışığı beach, nomad culture in the Yörük park and free time at Kemer marina.
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Antalya
Olympos and the eternal flames of the Chimaera
Ancient Olympos in the forest, a swimming stop in Çıralı and the flames of Yanartaş, which have been burning since antiquity.
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Antalya
Isparta, Lake Eğirdir and Kovada National Park
Isparta, the city of roses, Lake Eğirdir, Kovada National Park, Yazılı Canyon and the ancient city of Adada.
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Antalya
Ski day in the Taurus – Saklıkent, Davraz or Salda
Snow at 2,000 metres in the morning, the sea in the afternoon: Antalya's speciality between December and March.
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Bodrum
Bodrum on foot – Halicarnassus
Theatre, Mausoleum, Myndos Gate, windmills and bazaar.
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Bodrum
The Bodrum peninsula
Pedasa, Gümüşlük with Myndos, Yalıkavak and Göltürkbükü.
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Bodrum
Castle, Underwater Museum and Mausoleum
The Castle of the Knights of St John, the Uluburun shipwreck and a Wonder of the World.
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Bodrum
Blue Cruise – private gulet day
Karaada, Aquarium Bay and swim stops – only your group on board.
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Bodrum
Ephesus from Bodrum
Terrace Houses, Library of Celsus, Artemision and Basilica of St John.
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Bodrum
Pamukkale from Bodrum
Travertine terraces, Hierapolis, Plutonium and tomb of Philip.
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Bodrum
Dalyan from Bodrum
A boat trip through the delta, rock tombs, Kaunos and İztuzu Beach.
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Cappadocia
Hot-air balloon flight in Cappadocia
Hotel pick-up before dawn, flight at 500 to 1,000 metres above the rocky valleys, then a light drink and your flight certificate.
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Cappadocia
Sunset horseback ride in Cappadocia
On horseback through Rose Valley, to the Church of the Cross and through apricot orchards in the golden evening light – with riding guide, beginners welcome.
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Cappadocia
ATV safari in Cappadocia
By quad through Sword, White, Love and Red Valleys – to Rose Valley for sunset. Briefing and equipment included.
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Cappadocia
Whirling Dervishes in Cappadocia
The Sema ceremony in a Seljuk caravanserai, explained by your guide, with traditional Şerbet.
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Cappadocia
Turkish Night in Cappadocia
Cave restaurant with folk dances, live music and belly dance – set menu and unlimited drinks included.
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Cappadocia
Private jeep safari in Cappadocia
In your own 4x4 jeep with driver through Üzengi and Love Valleys – at sunset or at sunrise among the balloons.
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Cappadocia
Camel ride in Cappadocia
At the calm pace of the camels through Red Valley and Love Valley – into the sunset or with a view of the balloons in the morning.
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Cappadocia
Private photo shoot in Cappadocia
Professional photographer, flying dress and the balloons at sunrise – or the golden light of sunset. Around 150 edited photos.
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Cappadocia
Classic car tour in Cappadocia
In a restored classic car with driver – at sunrise along the balloon launch sites or at sunset.
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Ephesus
Didyma, Miletus and Priene
The Apollo oracle of Didyma, the great theatre of Miletus and the hillside city of Priene with its Temple of Athena.
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Ephesus
Biblical Ephesus and Miletus
In the footsteps of Paul and John: the theatre of Ephesus, the Basilica of St John and Miletus, where Paul said his farewell.
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Ephesus
Aphrodisias and Pamukkale – 2 days
The sculptors' city of Aphrodisias, the white travertine terraces of Pamukkale and ancient Hierapolis.
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Ephesus
Gladiators of Ephesus – family tour
Hands-on antiquity at children's pace: the theatre, the streets and the stories of the gladiators of Roman Ephesus.
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Ephesus
Laodicea and Hierapolis – neither cold nor hot
The church of Revelation 3 and ancient Hierapolis above the travertine terraces of Pamukkale.
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Ephesus
Pergamon – the Altar in Berlin
The acropolis, the steep hillside theatre, the site of the Pergamon Altar and the healing centre of the Asclepieion.
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Ephesus
Sardis and Philadelphia – the gold of Croesus
Temple of Artemis, gymnasium and synagogue of Sardis, plus Philadelphia – two churches of Revelation.
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Ephesus
Nicaea (İznik) – where the Creed was born
Site of the first Council of 325, the Hagia Sophia of Nicaea, the sunken basilica in the lake, Roman city gates and the famous İznik tiles – a day from Istanbul with vehicle, driver and private guide.
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Southeastern Turkey
In the footsteps of Abraham – Şanlıurfa and Harran
Harran with its beehive houses, where Abraham stopped on his journey, and the Abraham sites of Şanlıurfa.
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Southeastern Turkey
Gaziantep – Zeugma mosaics and baklava
The Zeugma Mosaic Museum with the “Gypsy Girl”, the old town and baklava where it was born.
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Southeastern Turkey
Mardin and Mor Gabriel – Tur Abdin in 2 days
The stone city of Mardin above the Mesopotamian plain, Midyat and Mor Gabriel, one of the oldest active monasteries in the world.
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Southeastern Turkey
Nemrut Dağı – sunrise on the throne of the gods
The colossal heads of Antiochus at 2,150 m at sunrise, plus Arsameia and the Severan Bridge.
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Accessible travel
Accessible city tour – full day
Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Topkapı via step-free entrances – on request in a minivan with electric lift.
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Accessible travel
Accessible half-day tour
Four hours in the old town on checked, level routes – with breaks whenever you need them.
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Accessible travel
Accessible shore excursion from Galataport
Pick-up at the cruise terminal, wheelchair-accessible vehicle, back at the ship on time.
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Accessible travel
Accessible Bosphorus tour by boat and shore
Boat with ramp and stops along the shore – planned for wheelchair users.
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Accessible travel
Wheelchair-accessible vehicles
Minivan with electric lift and driver – for tours and transfers.
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Accessible travel
Wheelchairs for rent
Manual or electric wheelchair – delivered to your hotel, the port or the tour.
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Germany
Dessau-Wörlitz
Private city tour and day trip with a certified guide.
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Germany
Ettal, Herreninsel, Oberammergau, Schwangau
Private city tour and day trip with a certified guide.
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Germany
Kassel & Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe
Private city tour and day trip with a certified guide.
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Germany
Lorsch: Abtei & Altenmünster
Private city tour and day trip with a certified guide.
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Germany
Mainz, Speyer, Worms
Private city tour and day trip with a certified guide.
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Germany
Klosteranlage Maulbronn
Private city tour and day trip with a certified guide.
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Germany
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Private city tour and day trip with a certified guide.
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Germany
Stralsund und Wismar
Private city tour and day trip with a certified guide.
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Germany
Wernigerode
Private city tour and day trip with a certified guide.
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MeinReiseleiter.de – licensed tour leaders, guides and interpreters for Istanbul, Turkey and Germany
Since 1989 we have looked after independent travellers, groups and cruise passengers with a permanent team of state-licensed guides – in 25 languages. You book directly with the provider: no booking portal, no middlemen, and a fixed price.
1989Year founded – licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism since 1990
200,000+guests guided – independent travellers, groups and cruise passengers
25languages – guided tours and interpreting, including sworn interpreters
4professional associations: TUREB, IRO, BVGD and the Verband Magdeburger Stadtführer
Who we are
MeinReiseleiter.de is the tour leader and guide service of Besch Berufsbekleidung & Outdoor Reisen UG, based in Saxony-Anhalt, with partner offices in Istanbul and Kuşadası. Founded in 1989 by Mehmet Humayunoğlu, a state-licensed tour guide (Kokartlı Turist Rehberi) and sworn interpreter, we now work with a permanent team of experienced, licensed guides in Istanbul, on the Aegean coast, in Cappadocia, on the Turkish Riviera and in German cities.
Our specialities: Byzantine/Eastern Roman and Ottoman history, biblical sites in Asia Minor, shore excursions for cruise passengers at Galataport, and interpreting and escort services for business travellers. Every tour is led exclusively by licensed guides – never by drivers or temporary staff.
No shopping stops: visits to carpet, jewellery or leather workshops are not part of our tours. We work without sales commissions – please be wary of cut-price offers that are financed by commissions from shops.
Our service promise
Guaranteed fixed price
The price confirmed at booking is the price you pay. Additional services only at your request. Admission fees are paid separately on site.
Tailor-made planning
Start time, order of sights and breaks are arranged around you – no shared departures, no fixed group times.
Clear payment and cancellation terms
30% deposit on booking by PayPal or credit card, balance in cash on the day of the tour. Cancellation fees: 365 to 30 days before 30%, 29–15 days 50%, 14–7 days 75%, 6–1 days before and in case of no-show 100%. A fee is charged for changes to bookings. No free cancellation – we recommend travel cancellation insurance.
Accessible options available
Tested routes, wheelchair-accessible vehicles and our own wheelchair hire service in Istanbul.
Where we operate
Cruise passengers
Pick-up at the terminal, punctual return to the ship.
Shore excursions from Galataport →Throughout Turkey
Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Göbekli Tepe, the Aegean and the Turkish Riviera.
Tours from Kuşadası and İzmir →Qualifications and memberships
Licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism since 1990 · TUREB (Türkiye Turist Rehberi Birliği) · IRO (İstanbul Rehberler Odası) · BVGD – Bundesverband der Gästeführer in Deutschland (Federal Association of Tourist Guides in Germany) · Verband Magdeburger Stadtführer e. V. · more than 200,000 guests guided since 1989.
Your enquiry – your fixed price
Your destination, travel dates and number of people are all we need. You will usually receive a reply with a binding fixed price the same day.
Contact
- WhatsApp +49 176 621 57 259
- Telephone +49 39209 649448
- Fax +49 39209 649449
- Mobile +49 176 62157259
- Telegram @mehmet_humayunoglu
- Email kontakt@meinreiseleiter.de
Availability
Mon–Sat: 09:00–18:00 · Sun: emergency calls only