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Tourist Guide in Istanbul

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Discover Istanbul & Turkey
with Tourist Guide Serif Yenen & Associates

“All travelers are tourists; not all tourists are travelers.” Be a traveler! Go beyond the ordinary. Mix with locals. Immerse yourself in the local culture.

In addition to showing you the highlights of the city, I’m prepared to take you to places not on the tourist’s typical itinerary, where we can have local experiences and meet local people. If you wish, we can use public transportation, try various kinds of street food, and take any opportunity for a spontaneous detour.

Daily rates start at $150 US for two guests in total. We have a variety of choices for all kinds of budgets, and depending upon your preferred time and personal interests. My associates and I are eager to share our knowledge and experience with you.

As a tour guide, I have more than 25 years of field experience. I served in the Tour Guide Organization for 13 years, and was elected President for four terms. I am also an author of many guidebooks and lecturer on Turkish travel.

VIPs who have used my services include: Pope Benedict XVI, Oprah Winfrey, Dr. George Friedman, Matt Lauer and Lester Holt.

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VIP Tours in Istanbul

Serif Yenen is a VIP guide. For numerous times, he has been asked to give private guiding services to VIPs like celebrities, statesmen, high officials and business people, among whom are Pope Benedict XVI, Oprah Winfrey, Princess Michael of Kent, Dr. George Friedman (Chairman and Chief Intelligence Officer of STRATFOR-Strategic Forecasting Inc., 2009), Mojo TV, Matt Lauer and Lester Holt (Today Show-NBC, 2008), Lord John Brown (President of the BP), Consul Generals, etc.

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  • Travel with me in a private air-conditioned van driven by a driver and enjoy the complete freedom to explore Istanbul or Turkey at your pace with an itinerary that suits your interests.
  • Travel in style and comfort with Serif Yenen: The Specialist on Turkey.
  • No crowds, no queues! You can ask me all the questions you like.
  • I offer concierge services as well.
  • I also specialize on family tours with children.

Private Tours with Armed Guard

Serif is able to arrange for security or armed guard(s) as needed.

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