Bodrum Private Walking Tour with a Local

We had a great tour with Selahattin in Boudrin. He met us at the cruise port and took us up to the Antique Theater. From there we were able to walk down through the town to the Boudrin Castle and Underwater Museum. He shared his vast knowledge of the area, making the tour both fun and interesting. The pacing was perfect and Selahattin even timed our visit to the various sites in order to avoid the large crowds. Thank you Selahattin!

We had a day trip to Bodrum from Kos & wanted to make sure we made the most of it with a guided tour of the city. Our guide, Selahattin, was fantastic. Full of fascinating facts about the history of the area, he took us to the ancient amphitheatre, the marina and the castle, amongst other things. He's so knowledgeable about everything and answered all the questions we had. Thoroughly recommend him & we'll definitely be back to explore for a longer trip 👌

Our tour of the castle with Selahattin was an absolutely wonderful experience, and we cannot recommend him highly enough! From the start, he was incredibly thoughtful, contacting us in advance to arrange the easiest possible meeting point. His knowledge of the castle's history was impressive, and he brought it to life for us. Most importantly, Selahattin was exceptionally mindful and considerate of my father's limited walking abilities, ensuring the pace was comfortable and the route was manageable. His kindness and expertise made our visit truly special.

The companion herself was friendly and courteous. My criticism is aimed at the operator, not at her. Misleading wording: The listing calls this a “private hike with a local.” In reality it was a simple city walk with little real substance. A hike is through nature, not through a city. The wording sets the wrong expectation. Castle effectively assumed: The listing says, the meeting point is in the museum, but in practice this meant Bodrum Castle and it was simply expected that I would pay 23 € extra for the ticket. When I declined, the guide was clearly surprised. So the Castle seems to be treated as default, although that’s not stated transparently beforehand. Key info only after booking: Only AFTER payment did I receive an email saying this is not a professional guide. That is crucial information and should be disclosed BEFORE booking! Questionnaire with false promise: Before the tour I answered a 8-question form. The operator thanks you politely and says a personalized itinerary will be created. In reality nothing is planned. The responsibility is shifted back to the guest, who is expected to decide what to do during the tour. It looks professional, but the promise is not fulfilled. Organization & flow (Plan B): After I declined the Castle, the guide did suggest a Plan B (Yalikavak). However, we then waited quite a while for a driver and drove roughly 25 km out to Yalikavak. If my answers had been used to plan ahead, an alternative should have been ready without this dead time. Basic facts off: Even simple questions were answered incorrectly (for example Bodrum’s population was stated as 500.000; it’s actually around 180.000). Value for money: 60 € for 2 hours is not justified, if the guest carries the planning burden and there’s little substantive input. It feels like paying for someone to walk alongside you. Bottom line: Friendly companion, but my issue is with the operator: The listing is misleading. The promised personalized tour never materializes, and crucial information (no professional guide) comes only after booking. Professional appearance on the outside, no real content inside. Not worth the price.

Flexible on time frame and flexible to go at your own pace and see what you want. Relaxed pace local guide with lots of tips

We had the absolute pleasure of touring Bodrum with Selin, and it was truly one of the highlights of our trip. From the start, she felt more like a good friend than a guide—warm, knowledgeable, and incredibly thoughtful. Selin customized the entire experience to match our interests and made sure we saw not just the must-sees, but also hidden gems that reflected the heart of the local culture. Her stories, insights, and genuine love for the city brought everything to life in such a memorable way. If you’re visiting Bodrum, do yourself a favor and tour with Selin—you won’t regret it!

A big disappointment. This tour had great reviews, with a few outliers mentioning a particular guide, unfortunately, that was the one we got! She barely offered any information or even answered questions. It was a total waste of time.

If you don’t get a guide with good reviews don’t take this tour. I read the reviews prior to taking this tour due to cancellation on our original tour, and it was obvious that if you get a woman guide it’s not going to be a good experience. I asked the company who will be the guide and tell them we are flexible to change the time just to get a good guide. They responded that the guide of our choice was not available but did not answer the question. I realized we are heading for a disaster and I was right. The young woman was not a bit interested to give us any information. She walked ahead of us occasionally asking if she was not too fast. Instead of walking through the town she took us along a busy highway, which was quite dangerous. When we reached the gate I asked her for information and she gave an obvious answer that it was a gate to the wall to protect the city and the rest I can read on the board there. On the way back we walked through the town but it was awkward to have her around as no information was given and she continued walking silently. I the middle of this excruciating experience I had to ask her to leave us, which she did. She should not be a guide or she needs a training. She probably a company’s owner protege and they cannot let her go.

Unfortunately I didn't find my tour guide. I arrived 1hr early to familiarise myself with the area and did ask directions along the way, but unfortunately, I was sent to the wrong location. I waited, but without the Internet, it was impossible. Starbucks offered free WiFi, but I couldn't connect to that either. In the end, I did the tour alone, I had a thoroughly enjoyable day and even found Aya Nikola Kilisesi and an art gallery I wouldn't have seen. I try not to think of the money I spent. Maybe a map pinpointing the maritime museum would help future visitors, who like me have no wifi or sense of direction. I visited again later and still couldn't find the meeting point.

Cruising with WindStar and met our guide Ozge very easily at the mariner Museum. We had a two hour walk around the island and learned very much more than if we had toured on our own.