Merhaba! 

A splendid city of dreams built on Europe and Asia…A city of Byzas, a city of Theodosius, a city of Justinian, a city of Mehmed II, a city of Sinan, a city of Atatürk…With its thousands of years of history, Istanbul is like a labyrinth, its layers are intertwined and every corner of it is full of surprises…

Do you want to learn more of this beautiful city? Are you planning to visit Istanbul soon? Do you have very limited time and a long itinerary to cover? Are you here on a cruise ship? Do you want to explore the city on foot? Are you on your honeymoon? Do you like a tour of comfort? If you feel like you need a hand, please go on and read the rest. I am ready to be your travel planner, companion and tour guide.

My name is Mine Karahan-Taner… I am an officially licensed professional tour guide for 15 years. I would like to share my knowledge and enthusiasm with you about Istanbul, this truly splendid city of dreams. I will try to explain the places to visit, Turkish culture and basic information with the hope to make your trip enjoyable.