Richard B. 01 May 2013

Ovunc provided guiding for my wife and I in Istanbul for 3 days.

First I needed a camera and Ovunc acheived helping me purchase a specific Canon easily. My wife has balance problems and we are both retired (but active) and again around these problems we were led by the ebbullient Ovunc through a very great deal of walking so that we both enjoyed our Istanbul stay very much.

Ovunc is enthusiastic about her city, very well informed and a lovely person but also responsive to her clients' needs.

Jean G. 17 Mar 2013

Ovunc was so much more than we had expected. She was punctual and very gracious and accommodating. We created our day tour with her as we went along and it turned out to be our best day in Istanbul. She took us places that we never would have seen and we really appreciated it. Her knowledge, enthusiasm and love for her city and country made everything we did

very special. I would like to think we began our day with a guide and ended it with a friend.

Gary U. 11 Feb 2013

Ovunc is clearly passionate about Turkey/Istanbul and its history... I was not her easiest customer as I was changing my schedule throughout the day and enjoyed the freedom to do and explore things as the day unfolded. Ovunc was prefect in that she enthusiastically shared all her stories and the regions history with me from one coffee shop or eating place to another between historic venues and places of interest. We covered so much yet interacted with so many locals on a personal level. 5 stars!

Jeff B. 04 Sep 2012

Ovunc is extraordinary. She has all of the qualities of a great guide - knowledge, patience, and ability to deliver information in an interesting way. However, she is also a great person who is so much fun to be with. We had a wonderful day seeing sights, shopping, eating, and learning about the Turkish culture. At the end of the day, we parted as dear friends.

I would highly recommend Ovunc for anyone who wants to have an memorable experience with a truly wonderful person.

Mark L. 28 Aug 2012

Ovunc is a fantastic guide. My wife and I cannot recommend her enough! We spent a full day with Ovunc touring the entire city. She is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We appreciated her candid insights about the historic sights and the Turkish culture. Thanks again Ovunc!

Hong V. 13 Aug 2012

This was a new type of tour for both Ovunc and us. We took the Tram to the new town and tasted different Turkish specialties, walking down the streets near Taksim square. Some were common popular dishes, others were very esoteric. This is a very different and amazing way of experiencing a different culture! Again a wonderful day with Ovunc!

Hong V. 12 Aug 2012

We loved our historical tour with Ovunc. She was very friendly, informative and accommodating. We had a wonderful day! Thank you Ovunc!

Eddy S. 19 May 2012

We had a great time with our private tour guided by Ovunc. Besides Ovunc's lively and pleasant personality, she also has an in depth understanding of Istanbul: its history, culture and more importantly: its great cuisine.

We enjoyed our time in Istanbul and shall certainly return only if Ovunc is free to guide us again.

Tour Guide Comment: Dear Eddy Soerpano, Thank you very much for your positive comments! I look forward meeting you, your family and friends in our city in a near future time.

Nancy L. 15 May 2012

Ovunc was the perfect choice for a first time visitor to Istanbul. Her enthusiasm, sense of humor, and patience about my search for photo ops made her the ideal companion. We had fun and discovered gems even in the rain. In addition to guiding me to sights I would not have discovered on my own, she taught me how to navigate the city using public transportation. Ovunc's delightful and engaging personality made my stay in Istanbul memorable.

hai Y. B. 14 Mar 2012

Ovunc,

You really made the world of Istanbul come alive; you described the scenes so vividly that without much difficulty we could imagine what life must have looked like and sounded like-remember the fountains, and even smelled like-remember the spice shop when Istanbul was at the peak of its power. This was the most rewarding tour and your enthusiasm contagious. Thank you very much.

Tour Guide Comment: Thank you very much! I would be more than happy to do it again for your friends and other family members travelling to Turkey in the future.

Robert D. 13 Mar 2012

Our guide, Ovunc, was absolutely outstanding. In addition to her enthusiasm, attention to detail, knowledge and care for her guests, she provided many unique "discoveries". She often charmed strangers, smoothly interpreting our questions and the answers, and drawing out fascinating information - she's a truly gifted tour guide. We definately recommend her.

Tour Guide Comment: Thank you very much! It was a pleasure to work for your family.

Matthew C. 12 Mar 2012

Ovunc was an exceptional tour guide. Extremely personable, she was happy to talk about the history of Istanbul as well as the culture of the city/country. The tour was tailored to what we were interested in and she was very flexible. My favorite aspect of her tour was that she didn't go into the nitty gritty details of everything. She kept it interesting and told you what you needed to know about all of the sites/artwork and nothing more. Overall a fantastic experience, and I highly recommend!

Tour Guide Comment: Dear Matt, thank you very much for choosing me as your guide for your stay in Istanbul. I would be more than happy to work for you and your family again in the future, when you come back to Turkey for a broader visit.