We took a tour with Mr. Taner. He was knowledgeable, friendly and guided us well with details of history, current and ancient times. The tour was well paced allowing us to explore, relax and be a part... See more
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Great experience. Taner is a lovely guide. Told us about the history of Trabzon, Sumela Monastery and Zigena mountain. He left plenty of free time for us to explore. Highly recommended.
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We went on two consecutive tours (Sümela Monastery + Uzungöl) over the course of one weekend, with Mr. Taner as our guide and in the very safe hands of our driver, Mr. Hüseyin. With their reasonab... See more
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I had a fantastic day tour today visiting many different sites near Trabzon. We started our day with a drive down to Sümela Monastery where we learned all about the history of the area. We then visite... See more
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Discover the Black Sea with Zenofon Tours, a locally rooted tour operator based in Trabzon. Since 2006, we have been offering expertly guided tours, private and group experiences, cultural excursions, and transfers across the stunning landscapes of the Eastern Black Sea. From lush highlands to historic monasteries, scenic lakes, and vibrant local villages, we connect travelers with the hidden gems of Turkey’s northern coast. Our services include full-day and multi-day tours, outdoor adventures, and handpicked and thoughtfully designed cultural experiences, all led by licensed local tour leaders. Every journey is designed to be authentic, immersive, and unforgettable. With our easy online booking and warm hospitality, we make travel simple, personal, and inspiring. Learn more at www.zenofontours.com or visit our marketplace at TurkishCityWonders.com
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İnönü Mah. Yavuz Selim Bulvarı No363B, 61040, Trabzon, Turkey
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We took a tour with Mr. Taner
We took a tour with Mr. Taner. He was knowledgeable, friendly and guided us well with details of history, current and ancient times. The tour was well paced allowing us to explore, relax and be a part of the city. The walk through bustling local markets was an added plus of the tour!
9 May 2026
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Dear Deval, thank you so much for your kind words about our Trabzon city tour and our guide Taner. Feeling like part of the city in the authentic atmosphere of the local markets is exactly the experience we aim to deliver. We wish you wonderful moments on your other tours in Trabzon as well.
Great experience
Great experience. Taner is a lovely guide. Told us about the history of Trabzon, Sumela Monastery and Zigena mountain. He left plenty of free time for us to explore.
Highly recommended.
24 April 2026
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Reply from Zenofon Tours
Dear Saba and Hafsa, thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback and for sharing your experience with us. We really appreciate your understanding and the lovely things you said about your time with Taner on the Sumela tour. Your kindness means a lot to us, and we'd be delighted to welcome you both back to Trabzon to explore the beauty of Uzungöl whenever you return.
Zenofon provided a great Trabzon tour…
Zenofon provided a great Sumela Monastery tour, our guide Gulben was friendly, professional, and very knowledgeable. Everything was well organized and the day was smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommended.
27 December 2025
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Dear Elmehdi,
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with us.
We’re really happy to hear that your Sümela Monastery tour went smoothly and that you enjoyed the day with Gulben, and knowing everything felt well organized means a lot to our team.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again in Trabzon one day.
Best wishes,
Zenofon Tours Team 🌿
Gulben was by far the best tour guide…
Gulben was by far the best tour guide I’ve ever had, she is very knowledgeable and funny, also picks the best restaurants! Would highly recommend her
27 December 2025
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Dear Arwa,
Thank you so much for your lovely words.
It truly makes us smile to know that Gulben made your day special with her knowledge, energy and sense of humor, along with her great restaurant choices.
We’re very happy you enjoyed the experience and sincerely hope to see you again on another adventure in Turkey.
Warm wishes,
Zenofon Tours Team 🌿
What a delightful day!
What a delightful day!
Our guide Taner, managed a tour in English and Turkish and no one felt left out! We visited Sumela Monastery, Karacas Cave, had the most amazing lunch, watched the Sunset up on the hills of Zitana Mountains, and Taner managed to smile the whole day! So informative and well organized! I highly recommend this tour!!
18 October 2025
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Dear Claudia,
Your lovely review truly brightened our day. We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed every moment, from Sumela Monastery and Karaca Cave to the beautiful sunset over the Zigana Mountains. It was a real pleasure spending this wonderful day with you and your friends.
Thank you for your kind recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again for another memorable journey in the Black Sea region.
Zenofon Tours Team
The tour guide really made the day best…
The tour guide really made the day best trip so far
30 July 2025
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Thank you so much, Furqan, for joining our Ayder Plateau day tour today and for your wonderful 5-star review! We are delighted to hear that Taner made your day special. Hope to welcome you again on another tour soon!
Zenofon Tours
ABSOLUTELY THE BEST
I had 2 tours with these guys 15th and 16th of July/2025
They are the BEST OF THE BEST
The guide guy and girl are so knowledgeable and fun, the way is never boring with them and they will help you in every aspect
Even if you are alone, they would never mind keeping your company and take pictures for you
HIGHLY RECOMMEND ✅✅✅
16 July 2025
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Thank you so much, Ammar, for your wonderful words, your trust, and your kind recommendation! It truly means a lot to us. We loved having you on both tours and hope to see you again soon!
One of the best tour guide I have ever…
One of the best tour guide I have ever been to taner such a lovely guy love it any time I wanna guide will try to get the same ty
9 June 2025
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Reply from Zenofon Tours
Thank you from the heart for your wonderful words! It means a lot to us that you had a great time with Taner and enjoyed the tour. We truly care about every guest’s experience, and your happiness is our biggest reward. Hope to see you again one day for another memorable journey.
Take care and see you soon,
Your friends at Zenofon Tours
Sumela Monastery day tour
Took Sumela Monastery tour, our guide was Taner. Amazing day, well organized and very informative. I really enjoyed it! The guide took us to a place which was not in the itinerary, and it was the highlight of the tour.
7 June 2025
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Dear Karen,
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the Sumela Monastery tour and that Taner made the day both informative and memorable — even with a little surprise outside the plan! At Zenofon Tours, our main goal is to create meaningful experiences and special memories for each guest.
We truly hope to welcome you again one day!
Warm regards,
Zenofon Tours
Amazing tour guides
Amazing tour guides, passionate, on time with a wide diversity of places visited (food and landmarks) and a smooth organisation. Would definitely recommend!
1 June 2025
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Thank you, Paul! We're so glad you enjoyed the tours and appreciated the passion and care of our guides.
You can't go wrong with Zenofon :)
We went on two consecutive tours (Sümela Monastery + Uzungöl) over the course of one weekend, with Mr. Taner as our guide and in the very safe hands of our driver, Mr. Hüseyin.
With their reasonable rates and their positive, welcoming and accommodating approach, you really can't go wrong by opting to tour the area with Zenofon Tours.
17 May 2025
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Reply from Zenofon Tours
Dear Ruwan,
Many thanks for your kind words and cheerful energy!
It was a real pleasure guiding you on both the Sumela Monastery and Uzungöl tours. I'm truly happy to hear you felt safe and well looked after by Hüseyin and myself.
Kind regards,
Taner
on behalf of Zenofon Tours
I had an amazing experience with…
I had an amazing experience with Zenofon tours on a day trip to Uzungol. Our guide, Taner was professional, experienced, and very knowledgable. He even went beyond their planned route to pick me up and offered to drop me off at the airport on our return. I had a great time. Thank you!
18 May 2025
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Reply from Zenofon Tours
Dear Kouros,
Thank you for your kind words! It was a pleasure having you on the Uzungöl tour. I'm so glad you enjoyed the day — and I'm happy I could help make your trip smoother.
Wishing you all the best,
Taner
Zenofon Tours
Sumela Monastery Tour!
Tanner (sorry if the spelling is wrong) was a wonderful guide with a smile on his face the entire time. He explained things well whilst also giving us plenty of time to roam around and explore on our own. If you are thinking about booking a tour to the monastery in Trabzon, definitely do it through Zenofon tours :)
17 May 2025
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Reply from Zenofon Tours
Dear Marko,
Thank you so much for your lovely review! It was a real pleasure having you on the Sumela Monastery tour. No worries about the spelling — you were very close! 😊
Your kind words mean a lot, and we hope to see you again in Trabzon someday.
Warm regards,
Taner
Zenofon Tours
Great tour!
Friendly and entertaining guides, good English, beautiful places, safe driving.
4 May 2025
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Reply from Zenofon Tours
Thank you so much, Caspar! We're really glad you enjoyed the tour—hope to see you again!
The tour was absolutely fantastic
The tour was absolutely fantastic, and our guide, Taner, was incredibly friendly and supportive throughout the experience. He went above and beyond by arranging for me to be dropped off at the airport, ensuring I made my flight on time after the trip. Truly exceptional service!
2 May 2025
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Reply from Zenofon Tours
Hi Winnie,
Thank you so much for your lovely words! We’re really glad to hear you had a great time and that everything went smoothly. It means a lot to us. Hope to see you again one day!
Warm regards,
Zenofon Tours Team
Sümela and Ayder day tours, THE BEST.
I did two day tours with Zenofon (Sümela and Ayder day tours) and had the best experience. The guide was awesome and spoke flawless English, our driver was the nicest man. The small group setup made the experiences extra special (I even made some friends!), and they also roll in fun little surprises to add extra happiness and whimsy. Thank you Zenofon for making my trip to Trabzon so special.
22 April 2025
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Reply from Zenofon Tours
Hi Anna,
Reading your review truly made our day — thank you! 😊
We're so happy to hear that both the Sümela and Ayder tours left you with great memories. Your kind words about our guide and driver will definitely put a big smile on their faces. We love that you made new friends along the way and felt the joy in the little surprises — that’s exactly what we hope every guest experiences.
It was a real pleasure having you with us, and if your path ever brings you back to Trabzon, we’d love to show you even more of this beautiful region.
All the best from the Zenofon Tours team!
Thank you very much
Thank you very much. It was really great tour, we visited so many places and learned a lot! Special thank you to our tour guide, Mr Taner, he is very professional guide! We definitely will book again another tour next time.
11 August 2024
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Reply from Zenofon Tours
Dear Zhanar,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review on Trustpilot. Feedback like yours inspires our tour team and motivates us even more. We're delighted to hear you had a great time with our guide, Mr. Taner. We look forward to welcoming you again on your next adventure!
Best regards,
The Zenofon Tours Team
I had an amazing time on the guided…
I had an amazing time on the guided tour in Trabzon! Everything was perfectly organized by Taner, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience from start to finish. Our guide, Çamil, was fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about Trabzon's history and culture. Thanks to them, the tour was truly memorable. Highly recommended!
9 August 2024
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Reply from Zenofon Tours
Thank you so much, Gaby, for your wonderful review!
We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing time on our Sumela Monastery & Hamsiköy tour. It's great to know that Taner and Şamil were able to make your experience both smooth and memorable. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we're so glad that you enjoyed the history and culture of Trabzon. We can't wait to welcome you on another adventure tomorrow at Uzungöl!
Safe travels and all the best,
Zenofon Tours Team
I have booked 4 day tour with Zenofon…
I have booked 4 day tour with Zenofon and experience was great! Me and my son have been met in airport, delievered to hotel, and every day were taken for day tours: city tour, Uzungol, Sumela, Aydar. At the end transfer to airport was
provided. Everything was organized very well, special thanks to our guide Shamil and driver Hussein. Good job!
14 June 2024
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Reply from Zenofon Tours
Dear Ilya,
Thank you for your wonderful review of the 4-day tour with Zenofon. We are delighted to hear that you and your son had a great experience. It's fantastic to know that the airport transfers, hotel arrangements, and day tours met your expectations. Şamil and Hüseyin will be thrilled to hear your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you again for more memorable adventures!
Best regards,
Zenofon Tours
Amazing lifetime experience
Trabzon is an amazing destination that you will not forget , amazing sightseeings with Taner and Zenofon add alot of colorful information, friendly and professional guided tours make this time unforgettable liftime experience and wish if you live here forever!
28 April 2024
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Reply from Zenofon Tours
Dear Tarek,
We were delighted to receive your wonderful feedback regarding your recent experience with Zenofon Tours in Trabzon. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us.
We are thrilled to hear that your time spent exploring Trabzon with Taner and the Zenofon team was nothing short of amazing. Our aim is always to provide our guests with unforgettable experiences filled with colorful information and professional guidance. Knowing that we were able to contribute to your unforgettable lifetime experience brings us immense joy.
Your words of appreciation fuel our passion for what we do, and we cannot thank you enough for taking the time to share your thoughts. We sincerely hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Trabzon in the future, and perhaps, as you mentioned, you might even consider making it your forever home!
Warmest regards,
Zenofon Tours
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