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Inappropriate / Inaccurate? Osman Gungor

Country: Turkey
Speaks: arabic, english, french
Services:
Cost: Between $20 and $100 ($US per day / per item)
Recommended by: Pat Kelly (southpaw), Aug. 28, 2011
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Description:

Osman was our 'free gift' provided by our hotel due to our extended stay. We learnt more in one afternoon in his company than from all the guide and history books. A friendly personable fellow with an ease in English. And we were only taken to one carpet shop! We initially met over chai and discussed what we wanted to see and he formed his tour around our wishes. He is available for longer and further afield tours.

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Customer Reviews

Overall
8 / 10
1 review

Pat Kelly (recommender) (8 / 10)

reviewed Aug. 28, 2011, 3:58 p.m.

Pat Kelly spent 2-5 hours with Osman Gungor.

Description

Initially we met with Osman over chai and set our agenda. From there we headed out into the historical areas and down into the lesser known areas around the waterfront. We toured Topkapi, the Blue Mosque, HagaSofia, and the waterfront area on foot, all the while being instilled with knowledge that otherwise would have passed over our heads.

Best bits: Bypassing queues and getting in in short order

Worst bits: Carpet salesroom

Ratings

Overall experience: 8 / 10

Value for money: 10 / 10

Eco impact: 8 / 10

Does the local understand eco issues? Not sure