My daughter is an American college student studying in Florence and wants to travel to Istanbuhl with another female college student. Can anyone recommend a male guide to escort these girls through Istanbuhl? I heard it is safer for blonde, American-looking young girls to have a male escort. Can you recommend what not to miss areas? Thank you, Vicki
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Hi Vicki, I've never been to Istanbul, but hope to do so some day. But to answer your question: IMO you should try www.turkeytravelplanner.com Tom Brosnan is to Turkey what Rick Steves is to Europe. He has a list of recommended tour guides, and has enough clout that one should mention his name when booking. He thoroughly explains why on his site. His website also has a great deal of useful info in addition to TG recommendations.