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A licensed historian guide based in Istanbul, Cem Balsun grew up in the old city and brings its history, culture and daily life into focus. He leads Istanbul city tours, old bazaar wanderings, monument walks and bike outings, and also covers Cappadocia, Canakkale, Bursa, Fethiye and Ephesus. Expect a warm, flexible day with thoughtful answers, help in the markets and a stop for a local lunch off the beaten path. Guests praise his reliable, trustworthy manner. He guides in English, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish, turning Istanbul into something wonderfully alive.
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