Private Gobekli Tepe And Sanliurfa Day Tour With Lunch

Incredible guided tour and group. Overall, a great experience that I cannot recommend enough. Had an amazing time and learned a lot in this great and ancient archaeological site.

Mr. Selim Bakir was our tour guide for this experience. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about both archeology and history. I appreciated every aspect of the tour; excellent guide, excellent driver and great food choices. I wish I would have had more time to explore this part of Turkiye. I would highly recommend Seba Travel for all of your touring needs. Selim Bakir is a travel angel.

I contacted these guys very last minute asking to visit a couple of ancient megalithic archaeological sites and the archaeological museum, Selim was able to work with my requests and he had excellent theories to share. The van we traveled in was very comfortable and luxurious. I highly recommend this business! Selim especially.

Selim is a wonderful guide—very knowledgeable about Gobeklitepe , local history and very helpful throughout the entire trip. He also very flexible and tried his best to accommodate our requests . We kept changing our pick up location and he responded quickly . We highly recommend booking a tour with him!

I travelled to Şanlıurfa specifically to see Göbeklitepe, but I did not anticipate just how much I would learn about the depth of history present in the region. Mr. Selim’s deep knowledge and passion for the history of his home made the tour so much better than I imagined. Selim also threw in some really fun experiences like the local bazaar, fresh pistachios and cheeses, tea breaks, special tidbits of information only a longtime local knows, and best of all, quality traditional Turkish restaurant with excellent food. Selim’s professionalism even extended to ensuring I remained comfortable while visiting his city. I hope to come back for additional Neolithic tours with Selim. Thank you, Selim!!

This was a wonderful trip. Our guide was knowledgeable and very considerate. Being at the civilization point zero has an undesirable feeling.

I had an excellent experience with Seba Travel URFA and can highly recommend their services. For my visit, I booked a private guide and transportation service, and everything was organized flawlessly from start to finish. The airport transfer with Selim was punctual, reliable, and professional, making for a smooth and comfortable start to my visit. My visit to Göbekli Tepe with Cever was a real highlight. He is an experienced guide with impressive knowledge, explaining the site's history and significance in a clear and engaging way. He also took the time to answer all of my questions thoroughly. I was equally impressed by my visit to Harran and Karahan Tepe with Hasan. He is an exceptionally knowledgeable guide with a deep understanding of the region's history, archaeology, and culture. In addition to providing detailed explanations of the archaeological sites, he answered my more in-depth questions about cultural and historical topics with great expertise. Another aspect I greatly appreciated was the excellent restaurant recommendations. They provided a wonderful opportunity to experience authentic local cuisine and added another memorable dimension to my stay. The entire experience was professionally organized from start to finish. The combination of knowledgeable guides, reliable transportation, and thoughtful recommendations made my visit to Şanlıurfa both highly informative and truly enriching. Thank you for an unforgettable experience!

Mr. Selim is a great and helpful guide.He is professional and take good care of the tourist. He made our trip perfect. I had a great time here and get wonderful experiences.

Absolutely THE best tour guide I have ever had! Tour was FANTASTIC and our guide Selim was VERY knowledgeable and experienced.

The tour was great Our tour guide was knowledgeable and very friendly. He took us through the sites and the city. It was a great experience

We came all the way from USA to witness the site that push back the timeline of human civilization by 5000 years. Selim emerged us in the rich cultural history of Urfa. A true local of the area. He is why visiting a site in person is way better than seeing it on the internet. Selim was also an awesome photographer. You will love the photos he takes for you!

My tour with Selim was fun and informative. He explained in a lot of depth about the history of Urfa, Gobeklitepe, Karantepe and the Kızılkoyun Necropolis. I learned a great deal about Urfa's local culture and food, with plenty of restaurant recommendations. Selim is very attentive and communicative, ensuring that my travel arrangements were not disrupted by the weather. I highly recommend the tour!

This was an amazing tour! Our guide was fantastic and super knowledgeable- thank you Selim! We highly recommend this tour!

Selim is an excellent guide and an expert on local history and culture! We had a fantastic day as he showed me Harran and Gobeklitepe, petting cats and enjoying a delicious lunch. He is very responsive on WhatsApp and easy to chat with in person. I highly recommend Selim and his company!

We had such a great one-day tour to Göbeklitepe! Our guide, Ibrahim, was super friendly, attentive, and really knew his stuff. Everything was well-organized. We had plenty of time to enjoy each place without feeling rushed, and we got to see exactly what we were hoping for. We also tried delicious Şanliurfa kebab for lunch. Highly recommend this tour!

After much searching for a short trip to Gobekli Tepe I was so happy to find this 1 day tour of the site along with other nearby attractions like the museum, mosaics, Abraham’s fish pool, necropolis, and the bazaar! There was plenty of time to make all of this relaxed and at my own pace. My guide, Selim took me to a lunch spot after Gobekli Tepe and ensured that as a vegetarian I was well fed! He did a great job of explaining the sites, and having grown up in the area had plenty of stories of his own adventures so it added to the whole experience! He even showed me a video he took when they discovered a new statue at Gobekli Tepe, and the local news station used that video in their broadcast! On the way to the airport I had brought up the desserts here and he asked me if I wanted to make a pit stop to a Baklava shop! I was able to pick up some fresh Baklava to take home - I’ll try my best not to dig into it before I get there. He even told me how to reheat it after it’s been in the fridge to help make it taste as fresh as it is now when I serve it back home. I highly recommend booking a trip with Selim if you’re short on time like I was and wanted to see Gobekli Tepe, however, he also does longer tours, so you can explore more of this incredible area!

We had the most wonderful experience with our guide Selim Bakir.He took us around, told us delightful stories about the places we visited and knew exactly what to focus on at Gobekle tepe and the other sites. The choice for lunch was just what we needed and gave us a chance to taste authentic Turkish cuisine. Selim made the trip even more memorable through his genuine care of us the whole day.

Good and nice , not too special but okay maybe becaused of less story about the object its self, we more enjoyed the Abraham story and have alook of local bazar.

Selim is your man/mom/servant leader/ interpreter/historian/ and welcoming local host. Constantly on top of your needs 24/7. For example: he was always counting heads and making sure there was no lost explorers. Another example is his wonderful guidance thru airport ticking, TSA, gate location and interpreter with flight agents. I fly often, but Istanbul International is gigantic and 2 TSAs processes. He hand guides and takes excellent care of you and your luggage. He also helps you negotiate for the best price in large stores and small merchant stands with out making it uncomfortable. One night he even cooked a special meal for our whole group! If I was a guide I would hope to be as wise and professional as Selim.

Saleem was the most wonderful guide. he created a custom all day itinerary for me to see both Gobekli Tepe and Karahan Tepe, which was a dream come true. his English is excellent and he's very knowledgeable with interesting tidbits you don't read about. He's also a foodie! We enjoyed tea, A special lunch, and a spectacular early dinner together. I highly recommend booking Selim directly on his site, he responds very quickly. and I highly recommend visiting Urfa and booking Selim to show you not only the sites but the delicious foods!

I have been planning this for a while and finally the day arrived. My guide was first class and very knowledgeable. His English was good and if he wasn't sure he did a Google translate. The history kept coming in a simple and concise way. Never had the feeling it was too rehearsed. Lunch was special. Afternoon hotel tour carried on way longer than it should have. I really appreciate it when the guide goes the extra distance.

Selim was our tour guide for our small (3 person) visit to Gobekli tepe. What a great guide! He is extremely knowledgeable on any aspect to this extremely important site and shares insights that you won't read in most of the available literature or receive in a large group tour. Perhaps a small point, but he has the photographers eye, and can make sure that your memories will be captured in the best light. Our tour included a fine lunch, a lengthy visit to the excellent museum and mosaic exhibits in Sanliurfa as well as Fish Lake. If time permits, visit Fish lake in the morning when the crowds are less. Its a tranquil parklike setting. The following day, we ran into him at the bazaar and shared numerous cups of tea with him and family members. A truly memorable tour with a great guide. Perhaps Mount Nemrut, Karahan tepe or some yet to be explored site sometime in the future?

Selim guided us through Gobecklitepe - this was a truly magical experience. I went with my family including my dad, who is interested in ancient history. He walked away thrilled with the experience and I learned a lot about a moment in time I knew virtually nothing about. Selim is a great storyteller and knowledgable guide. Outside of the visit to gobecklitepe, we ate an amazing lunch visited 2 thoughtfully organized museums and visited fish lake. If you have a dad (like mine) that’s interested in ancient history and want a once in a lifetime experience, this is it!

It was a very informative and nice trip thanks to our guide Selim Bakır. a magical environment and the starting point of history !

Selim is great. Our family (4) went to Gobleki Tepe, the museums, and then to Fish Lake. He did a great job of explaining things (my dad asks a lot of questions) and he was very knowledgeable. He brought us to a great kebob place for lunch, and was easy to talk to. Would highly recommend him for any tours, you won’t be disappointed.

Solo female and was fascinated by the areas we toured. Selim was a great host and knowledgeable tour guide. He was prompt and accommodating to my itinerary. I always felt safe and even got to meet his charming family. Excellent food recommendations as well! I would give him 10 stars if I could.

Selim is an excellent tour guide with deep knowledge of every subject we encountered. He is very friendly and was able to accommodate my requests for slight changes to our schedule. Selim seems genuinely enthusiastic about the fascinating history and stories of this special area.

We booked a private tour with Selim very last minute for our first trip to Şanlıurfa, and he went above and beyond! He kindly picked us up from the airport (waited since our flight was very delayed), dropped us at our hotel, and the next day gave us an unforgettable tour! Thank you Selim, we’re incredibly lucky to have found you! From Göbeklitepe to Abraham’s Pond, the birth place of Abraham, the archaeological and mosaic museums, and even a wonderful local delicious lunch, every stop was full of insight thanks to his deep knowledge and close connection with the archaeological community. We learned so much not only about the sites but also about local life. Selim also arranged a beautiful Sira night with traditional live music, dance, and dinner that was the perfect way to end our short visit (the drummer lit his drum on fire!). Truly an incredible experience—we couldn’t have asked for a better guide and recommend him wholeheartedly!

I am an archaeologist and came to Urfa to see Göbekli Tepe and Karahan Tepe and I am so glad we found Selim Hocam to guide us! He met us at the hotel in Urfa, then drove our car to Göbekli Tepe telling us the history of the archaeological excavation on the way then showed us the site and told us about every enclosure and pillar. He had such great first-hand and intimate knowledge of the site from knowing the archaeologists and following the research there. After that, he took us to Karahan Tepe which was even more spectacular. All the discoveries there are so new and profound and it was so special to also meet the archaeological team behind it as well. Everyone we met along the way told us we were lucky to be guided by Selim Hocam and I very much agree. After the sites, we went to a small restaurant and had some amazing local dishes then headed to the museum. There, time was short, so he showed us the best artifacts and told us about the excavation history behind them. That was very valuable because it was not something you could get from the signs. We only had that one day on our itinerary, and the tour he gave us was meant to be over two days, so I very much appreciate him catering it to our schedule. You should definitely hire him for a tour when you visit Şanlıurfa! It will absolutely change your life and your perspective on the beginning of humanity.

What an incredible day with our guide Selim! I had wanted to go to Gobekli Tepe for so many years and this tour was the perfect day! I couldn’t be more excited about what we experienced today and Selim made it all come to life and taught us so much. Can’t recommend this tour enough and make sure you get Selim as your guide.

One of my best trips. Thanks Selim and team for great service and experience in Turkey. We now have family in Turkey, we felt at home and you ensured we had the best of Instabul, Cappadocia and Antalya. Best hotels and scenic, rich visits. Very kind and human in your dealings

I visited there with guide selim. He is really nice to explain about history and culture. I really enjoyed the tour.

Visiting Göbekli Tepe and Karahan Tepe was absolutely unforgettable. These sites are fascinating—if you’re even remotely interested in history or archaeology, they’re a must. The scale, the detail, the age of it all… it really makes you rethink everything you know about early civilization. We were lucky to have Selim as our tour guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable and clearly passionate about history, but also so warm and approachable. He seemed to know everyone, which made everything run smoothly, and he went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable. His food recommendations were spot on, we had some of the best kebabs of the trip and a baklava- AMAZING! If you’re considering a visit, just do it. These sites are truly one of a kind, and with the right guide, the experience is on another level.

We had a perfect tour of Gobeklitepe and Kaharantepe and other less known sites in area . Mr Selim was very knowledgeable and kind and he give us also a good driver, so we had a great experience for see the historic sites and know about this area. We are very satisfied of our well customed trip.

Selim was a very good tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. This was possibly the best adventure I've experienced so far! My guide made this long day a lot of fun and knew the best place to eat! I'm already planning on coming back and doing this Karahan tepe and mt nemrut tour with them again when I have more time.

Thank you very much to our guide, Selim. Not only was your explanation of the Goyopeklitepe ruins and the mosque wonderful, but you also told us about the historical background of your country and people, which made us Japanese people think deeply. At our request, you also took us to a Turkish spa, which was not included in the tour. It was a memory that will last a lifetime. Please continue to provide many people with wonderful experiences in the future. Thank you very much!

It was such an amazing experience to be able to see all the historic sites. We had a private tour and our guide Mr. Selim was very knowledgeable and friendly. My mom got sick during the trip and Mr. Selim didn’t hesitate to speak to the hotel manager and have her stay in the room a little longer. Also he was very kind to come back to the hotel mid tour and pick her up for the remainder of the tour.

We had a perfect trip with Mr. Selim to Karahantepe and Gobeklitepe 😊👍🏻 First of all, he was ontime to pick us up and the vehicle was very comfortable. The best thing of all was the explanation that he gave in Karahantepe and Gobeklitepe. It was very clear, thorough, very detailed information and even exciting for the kids 😁👍🏻 He understands the history of the area very well. He’s not only good with the explanation, but he’s also very friendly and kind to us. He even bought us some fresh apricots and it was superb 👍🏻 The lunch during our tour was delicious, with some varieties of kebab and salad. We’d definitely recommend Mr. Selim to our friends and colleagues who are going to Urfa. Five-star service 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

It was an amazing experience. My brother and I were fascinated by the level of sophistication, fine art and architecture at the beginning of civilization at Zero point in time.. Wow!! Our tour guide Selim was incredibly good in providing us with all the information needed to understand the sites. He was also very attentive to our needs and preferences. Guest comfort and satisfaction were his priority throughout our trip.

This was a wonderful day. Selim is an excellent guide with a comprehensive knowledge of the sites that we visited and he was also friendly and looked after me well. Göbeklitepe is an amazing site, brought to life by Selim’s explanations and the information on display at the museum in Sanliurfa. We also visited the ruins and beehive houses at Harran, the mosaic museum and the Pool of Abraham, all accompanied by expert commentary by Selim. A thoroughly enjoyable and informative experience.

I did a private Gobeklitepe tour on May 4, 2025, and it was honestly fantastic. Selim Bakir Turizm handled everything smoothly, but the real highlight was my guide—super knowledgeable, passionate, and a great storyteller. He made the ancient sites and museums of Şanlıurfa feel alive. Everything ran really smoothly. Comfortable ride, well-organized, and my guide was friendly and welcoming right from the start. But what made it stand out was how he brought the history to life. At Gobeklitepe, he explained the mysteries of the T-shaped pillars and the latest discoveries in a way that was both clear and fascinating. I asked loads of questions, and he had thoughtful answers every time. That same energy carried through the rest of the tour. At the Şanlıurfa Archaeology and Mosaic Museum, he pointed out little details I would’ve missed and connected everything to the bigger historical picture. The Halepli Bahçe Mosaic Museum was just as impressive—he really made you feel the history behind the art. We also stopped at Kızılkoyun Nekropolu, and he kept things interesting at every turn. Plus, all the entrance fees were included, with the package. What I appreciated most was how flexible he was. He let me take my time at the spots I found most interesting—no rushing. Lunch was included too, and his local food tips were spot on. He also made sure I was comfortable throughout, with water and little check-ins, which I really appreciated. Selim also know the right spots to take your picture perfectly, and that for me is a bonus. It was all super well-organized, but what made it memorable was my guide’s genuine love for what he does. If you’re going to Gobeklitepe, book with Selim. Easy five stars!

Best of the best. The most experienced guide in the area. He has wide knowledge of thr area and has great connections. He can get you into anywhere anytime.

Selim is a fantastic guide and a local person, so he knows this place like the back of his pocket. We visited Göbeklitepe together and Şanluirfa Archeological Museum. I've had an amazing day. I would never get so much valuable and interesting facts about the area if I did it myself. Selim will tell you things that nobody else will tell you. And he takes his time to explain all the fascinating facts about the first humans in Göbeklitepe. I very much recommend Selim! He offers many other tours as well. And he will take great photos for you! I will be coming back to him for sure!

Not only did we do Göbeklitepe, but we were also did Karahantepe and Harran as well in a single day. Selim drove us all 240km personally, and he was the most experienced and knowledgeable tour guide, with not only the facts, but also insider information as to the discovery of the sites, and various personalities around Urfa. He was welcomed everywhere, which facilitated the whole trip greatly. He also threw in bonus visits to Şuayb Antik Şehri and the Bazda Caves along the way to Harran, and introduced us to a top Urfa restaurant for dinner after.

I had a fantastic experience, cannot recommend this highly enough. Guide were very helpful and knowledgeable and I hugely appreciate the time that Selim took to help me with accommodation and recommendations of where to go after Urfa. I went for the full 1 day tour of Gobekli tepe, archaeology museum, mosaic museum, the grand bazar along with the pool and cave of Abraham. It was truly an unforgettable experience. Thank you so much to Selim for a wonderful experience.

Visiting the Gobeklitepe site was a dream come true, and having Selim as our guide made the experience truly unforgettable. Selim is not just the best guide in the world; he is a remarkable person whose passion and knowledge brought the ancient site and Urfa city to life. His enthusiasm was contagious, and he made every moment of the tour deeply engaging and meaningful. We felt incredibly fortunate to have him by our side, sharing his insights and stories. By the end of the tour, we didn't just feel like we had learned a lot; we felt like we had made a lifelong friend. Selim's warmth and kindness left a lasting impression on us, and we wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone visiting Gobeklitpe. Thank you, Selim, for making this experience so special. You will always have a special place in our hearts.

Fantastic day with a fantastic guide😊. Memory for life, the whole day was authentic and filled with impressions. We got to see everything we wanted and learned a lot about the local culture and history.