Istanbulday- Private Day Tours
Istanbulday- Private Day Tours
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I am happy because my work is my hobby. My name is Ensar. I was born in Turkey and live in Turkey, Istanbul. I have been a professional tour guide for 20 years. I’m interested in Mythology, History, Archaeology, Architecture, Computers. No matter what tour I do – whether it is a city tour in Istanbul or a longer tour in Anatolia, around Turkey, Black Sea region or a tour abroad, I always approach to people and my job professionally, with understanding and patience.
Istanbul, Türkiye
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2023
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Kathy H
Fort Lauderdale, FL6 contributions
Sep 2021 • Friends
Ensar was a great guide in Istambul always on time and he suggested several places and explained in an amazing way this beautiful city so rich of history, he is extremely knowledge so we had a complete experience of Istanbul, both cultural and modern locations. He was very polite and made sure to ask if we had any special requests for our tour. I highly recommend Ensel to anyone looking to explore and enjoy Istanbul. Thank you Ensel!! You will be in our memories and ❤️ and we will see you again!!
Written September 13, 2021
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dunygom
Hialeah, FL1 contribution
May 2022
What can I say, just a wonderful trip!!! We were a small group of four people, all close friends, and we all agreed that there were no words to describe how excellent was our tour guide Ensar. He was very professional and charismatic. Every day would pick us up at our hotel on time and, with passion, told us various interactive stories about the main attractions in Istanbul, such as Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Irene, etc. Every day he would make our tour unique and, with natural enthusiasm, describe the history of his country. Ensar was very knowledgeable of the area and explained Istanbul’s history, landmarks, and local customs inside and out. He took us to the most remarkable hidden places in Istanbul. I can tell he definitely made our trip insightful and memorable. What is more, if you are looking for a tour guide that has the ability to guide with enthusiasm and help you have some of the most authentic and rewarding experiences of a lifetime, Ensar is the one.
Written May 12, 2022
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Thank you very much! It is nice to be able to share my love and knowledge about my country with my customers!
Written September 3, 2022
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Alison Garcia
Milford, CT115 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
Our family did a private tour from Istanbul to Troy and Ensar was our guide. He arrived at our hotel early and was with us during our road trip to Troy. He made sure that we stopped halfway during our journey so we can use the bathroom and stretch. During our visit to Troy, he was very knowledgeable on the history of the city, he answered all of our questions and we didn’t feel rushed, we loved taking pictures when we travel and we had enough time to do so at each stop. I even asked him if we can stop by to take a picture of the Trojan horse from the movie Troy and he was nice enough to have a quick photo stop on our way back to Istanbul. I highly recommend him especially if you’re really into ancient history.
Written May 4, 2022
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Thank you, my friends! History, mythology, architecture... are things I am interested in and it is always a pleasure to be able to share my knowledge.
Written September 3, 2022
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Ann
2 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
Ensar is one of the best tour guides I've had in my life.
He "opens" the atmosphere of Istanbul to anyone wishing to explore and discover the city and Turkish culture. He is a generous, intelligent, and deeply kind soul. Sharing his knowledge of Turkish history, and his wisdom, he organizes the perfect day, just the right balance of sites and careful commentary. He is one of the most patient people I've met in my life.
Ensar showed me many "gems"-- small places and details I would have missed on my own. Highlights included a spontaneous Turkish coffee reading from Ensar and walking into the Haghia Sophia. I feel extremely lucky to have opted for a tour at the very last minute and to have been paired with such a wonderful guide and person. If you have a chance, take a tour with Ensar. It will most likely be a rich and precious experience that will live in you.
He "opens" the atmosphere of Istanbul to anyone wishing to explore and discover the city and Turkish culture. He is a generous, intelligent, and deeply kind soul. Sharing his knowledge of Turkish history, and his wisdom, he organizes the perfect day, just the right balance of sites and careful commentary. He is one of the most patient people I've met in my life.
Ensar showed me many "gems"-- small places and details I would have missed on my own. Highlights included a spontaneous Turkish coffee reading from Ensar and walking into the Haghia Sophia. I feel extremely lucky to have opted for a tour at the very last minute and to have been paired with such a wonderful guide and person. If you have a chance, take a tour with Ensar. It will most likely be a rich and precious experience that will live in you.
Written August 25, 2023
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Gary S
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Jul 2022 • Family
We had a very brief visit to Istanbul and thanks to Ensar we have maximized our experience. Everything was very well planned and organized. He met us at the airport and spend entire day+ with us taking places and giving us an amazing visual and history experience. Aside from an excellent and knowledgeable tour guide, Ensar is a wonderful person. He has gone beyond to accommodate us and our schedule (even with flight cancellations and other challenges we have experienced getting there). Highly recommend !
Written September 2, 2022
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Thank you so much for your wonderful opinion about my job and me!
I do hope to see you again soon.
Istanbul and Turkey are awaiting you.
Written September 2, 2022
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Munevver A
2 contributions
Jan 2022 • Family
I have been on many of Ensar's tours through Istanbul. The most recent private tour was more arty and cultural. I saw Pera Palace Hotel, art galleries and museums. So enjoyable and educational.
He is very knowledgeable and makes you feel very comfortable.
I would definitely recommend Ensar private Istanbul day tours.
He is very knowledgeable and makes you feel very comfortable.
I would definitely recommend Ensar private Istanbul day tours.
Written April 26, 2022
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This is my job and I do it with pleasure and always will. Still, it's great to hear words of appreciation. Thank you so much!
Written September 3, 2022
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Andrea B
3 contributions
Sep 2021 • Friends
Want to get to know Istanbul? Taste the flavors , make you feel as you are part of history? Ensar is the answer. Thank you so much for answering all my questions. From ancient history, to its roots, religion and make me feel as a local. I highly recommend Ensar, his knowledge , charisma, and patience (specially when I had to take a picture of everything). Thank you! Please contact him and book him! You won’t regret it
Written September 13, 2021
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Thanks a lot! Don't worry, I'll give you more time for photos next time. Then, we'll have Turkish coffee on the Bosphorus and I'll tell you more stories.
Written September 3, 2022
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Stania
Krabcice, Czech Republic2 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
A nice coincidence and network of our common friends put us together for yesterday's day tour through Istanbul and it couldn't be better! We had an awesome day when we were led by Ensar, who arranged everything smoothly, with an elegance and sence of a humor! He took us to a great place to eat, which was fantastic and for a good price as we wanted a simple local cousine. We have managed to see in one day a lot of places, heard many interesting information from a history but also learnt about Turkey today. Ensar makes this country closer to your heart and proved everywhere you can find people you fit with - if you have an open mind. Thank you for this lovely day we will remember! So, till next time!
Written June 5, 2023
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Puja B
1 contribution
Aug 2022 • Family
Ensar is an awesome guide. Very knowledgeable and witty. Departs information in a fun way. He made our istanbul trip so much more fun with his suggestions. Highly recommend visiting turkey with Ensar. Thank you Ensar for the good times.
Written September 2, 2022
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Thank you very much, Puja.
It's been my pleasure to be your guide. I love Turkey and I love my job.
It's always nice to see the spark of interest in the tourists' eyes. You had it.
Thank you for making me love what I do!
Written September 2, 2022
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Sea_Pappy
Washington DC, DC23 contributions
Oct 2014 • Couples
Ensar is a model guide, and he spent a wonderful day with my wife and I, showing us the most famous parts of his city. He is really good about customizing a tour for each visitor's tastes, in our case including stops at the Old City's highlights along with stops and stories about local food.
He's knowledgeable about each place's history, along with a few nuggets that he has picked up over the course of 20 or so years walking the history-lined streets of Istanbul. Anticipating some particularly heavy traffic on a rainy morning, Ensar met us at our hotel and, upon getting us a taxi, helped the driver navigate the fastest route to Sultanahmet's attractions, breaking up a long drive by sharing some anecdotes and local history.
We hit the usual stops -- the Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace, the Hippodrome, among others -- and Ensar seems to know just how much time to spend at each place. He learned that we had read Inferno by Dan Brown, sharing a few anecdotes from the book and amusingly declaring that his only regret was that he hadn't been Brown's guide during the writer's research trip to Istanbul.
Ensar allows you to see the best parts, filling you in on a few secrets, but keeps the tour moving. We had lunch at a wonderful little restaurant not far from the Hippodrome, where we ate excellent mezes and pide, and maybe an underrated benefit of hiring Ensar was that he helped us understand a few of the cultural finer points of Istanbul on our first day in the city. How much to tip a taxi driver, how to haggle with merchants at the Grand Bazaar, how to buy an Istanbulkart and reload it, explaining the public transportation system to avoid future taxi rides in the rain. Ensar is obviously more expensive than joining a group tour -- 200 Euros for the day, not including entrance fees -- but it is completely worth it for an intimate, up-close view of Istanbul, especially as an introduction to the city.
Ensar made Istanbul, one of the largest and most overwhelming places I have ever visited, seem much more manageable. We are so glad we hired Ensar for our first day in this beautiful city.
He's knowledgeable about each place's history, along with a few nuggets that he has picked up over the course of 20 or so years walking the history-lined streets of Istanbul. Anticipating some particularly heavy traffic on a rainy morning, Ensar met us at our hotel and, upon getting us a taxi, helped the driver navigate the fastest route to Sultanahmet's attractions, breaking up a long drive by sharing some anecdotes and local history.
We hit the usual stops -- the Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace, the Hippodrome, among others -- and Ensar seems to know just how much time to spend at each place. He learned that we had read Inferno by Dan Brown, sharing a few anecdotes from the book and amusingly declaring that his only regret was that he hadn't been Brown's guide during the writer's research trip to Istanbul.
Ensar allows you to see the best parts, filling you in on a few secrets, but keeps the tour moving. We had lunch at a wonderful little restaurant not far from the Hippodrome, where we ate excellent mezes and pide, and maybe an underrated benefit of hiring Ensar was that he helped us understand a few of the cultural finer points of Istanbul on our first day in the city. How much to tip a taxi driver, how to haggle with merchants at the Grand Bazaar, how to buy an Istanbulkart and reload it, explaining the public transportation system to avoid future taxi rides in the rain. Ensar is obviously more expensive than joining a group tour -- 200 Euros for the day, not including entrance fees -- but it is completely worth it for an intimate, up-close view of Istanbul, especially as an introduction to the city.
Ensar made Istanbul, one of the largest and most overwhelming places I have ever visited, seem much more manageable. We are so glad we hired Ensar for our first day in this beautiful city.
Written November 8, 2014
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Hi
I am interested in doing a tour of Istanbul on the 4th August. I will be arriving from Ataturk Airport at 8:30am and leaving 21:00pm same day
I want to know if I can join a tour of the beautiful city. All the other tours online start at 8:30 which i cannot make because I will be landing that time
Is there any later times you are doing tours? And what is the cost? I have heard good reviews about your company
Kind regards
Ross s
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Email Ensar (pronounced 'answer') direct at: ensar at istanbulday dot c o m Enjoy your stay in Istanbul.
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