- Since 1989
- Deutsch ⇄ Türkçe
- Magdeburg · Berlin · İstanbul
Our interpreting and language services
Authorities, banks and notaries
We interpret at public offices, job centres, banks and notary appointments in Germany and make complex official language understandable.
Business and negotiation interpreting
Consecutive interpreting for B2B meetings, supplier and client talks, and price or contract negotiations – preserving your tone and position.
Trade fair and delegation support
We accompany you at trade fairs in Germany and in Türkiye, especially Istanbul – at the stand, on company visits and in delegation programmes.
Translation of business texts
Business correspondence, draft contracts and websites translated reliably between German and Turkish. Certified translations of official documents are not part of this service.
Company formation and market entry
For setting up and entering the German market we work with ticari-danisman.de: language support from us, advice and network from them.
Business travel in Istanbul
Travel and business trip support with an interpreter in Istanbul, optionally combined with private guided tours via MeinReiseleiter.de.
Your bridge between German and Turkish
An appointment with German authorities, a bank meeting, a notarial signing or a negotiation with a Turkish supplier – in moments like these, every word matters. Mütercim Tercüman offers a sworn German–Turkish interpreter and an experienced team who render both sides of a conversation with equal care.
We bring long-standing experience since 1989 in tourism and business between Germany and Türkiye. That is why we know not only both languages but also both business cultures: the German preference for clarity and the importance Turkish entrepreneurs place on trust and relationships. We interpret intentions, not just words. Before every appointment we go through the topic, participants and key terms with you, so the conversation runs calmly and smoothly. Whether it is a family matter, a loan meeting or a supply contract, we treat every assignment with the same care and discretion.
We work on site in Magdeburg, Berlin and Saxony-Anhalt, anywhere in Germany by arrangement, and in Istanbul. For short calls or distant partners we also interpret remotely by video or phone. For company formation and market entry in Germany we cooperate with our sister service ticari-danisman.de. Our aim is simple: language should never become a disadvantage, in daily life or in business.
How we work
Send your request
Tell us the type, date, place and subject of the appointment by WhatsApp or email.
Short call
In a brief phone or video call we clarify the setting, participants and terminology.
Offer and booking
You receive a clear offer; once you confirm, the appointment is fixed. We gladly receive preparation documents in advance.
Interpreting
On the day we are at your side, on site or remotely, rendering both sides in full.
Why Mütercim Tercüman?
Sworn and experienced
A sworn German–Turkish interpreter and a well-practised team, for official appointments and business talks alike.
Experience since 1989
Decades in tourism and business between both countries mean we understand language and customs on each side.
Strict confidentiality
Everything we hear or read stays confidential, and your documents are never shared with third parties.
On site or remote
Magdeburg, Berlin, all of Germany by arrangement and Istanbul – or flexibly by video and phone.
Frequently asked questions
Which languages do you interpret?
Our focus is German–Turkish. Where needed we also support in English, for example in international meetings.
Do you interpret on site or remotely?
Both. For authorities, notaries, fairs and negotiations we are usually on site; for shorter talks or distant partners we interpret by video or phone.
How is confidentiality ensured?
All content and documents are treated in strict confidence. On request we sign a separate non-disclosure agreement beforehand.
Can you take short-notice appointments?
Yes, as far as our availability allows. The earlier you ask, the more likely we can reserve your preferred date; in urgent cases remote interpreting is often a quick solution.
Do you travel within Germany?
Yes. Besides Magdeburg, Berlin and Saxony-Anhalt we travel to any German city by arrangement. Travel details are stated transparently in our offer.
Which documents should I send in advance?
Letters, agendas, presentations, product information or draft contracts help us prepare, so the terminology is in place before the meeting.
Business and culture trips with an interpreter in Istanbul
If you would like to combine your meetings in Istanbul with a private cultural programme, we plan your stay together with MeinReiseleiter.de.
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Custom programme7 h
YOU & ME – Your Tailor-Made Tour
You choose the places, we translate your wishes into a day in Istanbul: classics, hidden corners or both – ideal for delegations and families in which German, Turkish and English are spoken side by side.
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Flexible1–12 h
Guide by the Hour
Our guide stays with you exactly as long as you need – a museum between two business meetings, the bazaar or a single neighbourhood, always explained in your own language.
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Classic7 h
Discover Istanbul – Full-Day Tour
Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace and the Cistern in one day – private, at your pace and explained in two languages, so business guests and mixed-language families catch every detail.
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Time calculator1–12 h
How much Istanbul fits into your time?
A few hours left between a negotiation and your flight home? Enter your window of one to twelve hours and the calculator immediately names the matching private tour at a fixed price – guided in your language.
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Classic4 h
Discover Istanbul – Half Day
Four hours for the Old City's essentials, morning or afternoon – easy to fit around an appointment at a public office or a business meeting. Your guide explains everything in your language, and bilingually for mixed groups.
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Evening4 h
Istanbul by Night – Panoramic Drive
After a long day of talks and appointments: four hours of Istanbul by night with vehicle, driver and guide. Illuminated mosques, the Bosphorus bridges and viewpoints – you sit back, and we do the explaining.
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Stopoverdepending on layover
Layover – Turn Your Wait into a Tour
Changing planes in Istanbul on your way to business partners or family: we pick you up at IST or SAW airport, show you the Old City within the window before your connection and bring you back on time – with no misunderstandings, in language or logistics.
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Multi-day2 × 7 h
Istanbul in 2 Days – Combo Tour
Two seven-hour days with the same guide, who tunes into your language and your questions: the Old City, the Bosphorus and quiet corners without rushing – ideal for delegations with a supporting programme or bilingual families.
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Multi-day6 × 7 h
6 Days of Byzantium, Rome and the Ottomans
Six days of seven hours each through Byzantium, Rome and the Ottomans – for history lovers who want to understand terms, names and connections precisely. We explain in your language and translate specialist terms so that nothing is lost.
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Day trip7 h
The Princes' Islands
Seven hours on the Princes' Islands in the Sea of Marmara, away from car traffic: wooden mansions, monasteries and pine forests, ferry tickets included – a calm day with room for conversation in any language, with business guests or the whole family.
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Food4 h
Istanbul Street Food Tour
Fish sandwiches, simit, baklava and Turkish coffee at the locals' stalls: for four hours we translate not just the menu but also the stories the vendors tell about every bite.
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Off the beaten path7 h
Secrets of the Locals
The Little Hagia Sophia, hidden cisterns, rooftop terraces and the favourite spots of Istanbul's residents: over seven hours we open doors that are often found only with the local language – and we speak it for you.
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Byzantium7 h
Hidden Layers – the Underworld
Chora, the Land Walls, cisterns, Fener and Balat: seven hours through the city beneath the city, where Greek, Latin and Turkish traces lie on top of one another – we read and explain them for you, layer by layer, in your language.
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Architecture7 h
Sinan's Signature
Dome, light and acoustics: seven hours at the buildings of the great master builder Sinan, with precise explanations in your language – we render the technical terms of Ottoman architecture clearly, without oversimplifying them.
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Asian side7 h
The Other Side – Asia
Üsküdar, Kuzguncuk, Kadıköy and Moda: seven hours on the Asian side with waterfront mosques, markets and sunset. At the market we interpret for you, so every conversation with a stallholder becomes a real encounter.
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Golden Horn7 h
The Golden Horn by Water and Land
Eyüp, Pierre Loti, Fener and Balat: a day on the Golden Horn by water and land, seven hours between shore and hills. We explain the names of the quarters and their origins – often half the story lies in the word itself.
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Families5 h
Istanbul for Families
Five hours in the Old City at a child's pace: riddles at the Hippodrome, Medusa in the Cistern, treasures in the palace. For bilingual families we switch between languages, so children and grandparents can follow equally well.
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Themed tour6 h
Sultanas and Women of the Harem
Hürrem, Kösem, Turhan Hatice – the women who steered an empire from the harem. For six hours we tell their story close to the sources, translating titles and court language so you grasp the subtle balance of power.
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Christian heritage7 h
Paul, Constantine and the Councils
Paul, Constantine and the Councils: seven hours at the places where the Christian faith took shape, from the imperial church to the Patriarchate. We carefully render the Greek and Latin terms of the Councils into your language.
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Themed tour7 h
Istanbul's Jewish Heritage
Synagogues in Galata, the Balat quarter and 500 years of Sephardic heritage: seven hours in which we also make the languages of this history – Ladino, Hebrew and Turkish – understandable, precisely and with respect.
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Evening4 h
Blue Hour – Between Day and Night
Four hours between day and night, with vehicle and driver: dusk over the city, the call to prayer and a rooftop terrace. We explain what the ezan says and means – word for word, if you wish.
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Exclusive2 h
Luxury VIP Yacht on the Bosphorus
Two hours on a private luxury yacht on the Bosphorus, with drinks and a four-course dinner on board on request – a discreet setting for hosting business partners. If you wish, we accompany the conversation as interpreters.
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Exclusive7 h
VIP Luxury – Private Full-Day Tour
Guide, chauffeur, premium vehicle, lunch and yacht: seven hours with a route shaped by your wishes. For delegations and business guests we agree the schedule and languages in advance, so every encounter runs smoothly.
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From the air15–60 min
Helicopter Sightseeing Flight
The Bosphorus, its bridges and the Old City from above: a private helicopter flight of 15 to 60 minutes for up to 6 people. An impressive item for delegations, which we fit into your schedule and brief you on in your language before take-off.
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Architecture7 h
Istanbul Metamorphosis
From Ottoman silos to futuristic caves: seven hours through an Istanbul that reinvents itself, with vehicle, pick-up and return included – a fitting programme for visitors from architecture and urban planning, with background explained precisely.
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Cruise7 h
Shore Excursion from Galataport – Full Day
Your ship is docked at Galataport for a full day: we meet you right at the terminal, show you the Old City's highlights in seven hours and explain everything in your language – you are safely back before “all aboard”.
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Cruise4 h
Shore Excursion from Galataport – Half Day
Only a few hours in port at Galataport? In four hours you see Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Cistern compactly, explained in your language without detours – suitable for travel parties with different mother tongues too.
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Accessible4–7 h
Accessible Shore Excursion – Wheelchair-Friendly
A wheelchair-accessible van with an electric lift and a route without obstacles, from Galataport or your hotel, for four to seven hours. We agree your exact needs beforehand and handle all communication for you on site.
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Day trips & tours by plane from Istanbul
Private with a state-licensed guide – domestic flight from Istanbul and transfers included, at a fixed price per person.
Aegean & Western Turkey – Ephesus, Pergamon, Pamukkale
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flight included1 day
Ephesus in One Day – with Flight
A domestic flight from Istanbul to Izmir and back the same day: the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, the House of the Virgin Mary and the Artemision – explained so every language in your group keeps up.
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flight included · hotel included2 days
Ephesus in Two Days – with Hotel
Domestic flight from Istanbul, one night in a 4-star hotel and Ephesus without hurry, plus the wine village of Şirince – plenty of time for questions, conversation and explanations in both of your group's languages.
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flight included · hotel included3 days
The Seven Churches of Revelation – 3 Days
Three days with a domestic flight from Istanbul to all seven churches of Revelation 2–3: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamon, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea – scripture and place brought together in your language.
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flight included1 day
Didyma, Miletus & Priene
A domestic flight from Istanbul to the Aegean: the Temple of Apollo at Didyma, the theatre of Miletus and the Temple of Athena at Priene – three sanctuaries whose inscriptions and stories we render clearly in your language.
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flight included1 day
Biblical Ephesus & Miletus
With a domestic flight from Istanbul in the footsteps of Paul and John: Ephesus, and Miletus, where Paul gave his farewell speech (Acts 20) – the words of Acts explained with care where they were spoken.
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flight included · hotel included2 days
Aphrodisias & Pamukkale – 2 Days
Two days with a domestic flight from Istanbul and hotel: Aphrodisias, the travertine terraces of Pamukkale and ancient Hierapolis – unhurried, with a guide who translates for everyone in your family.
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flight included1 day
Gladiators of Ephesus – Family Tour
Domestic flight from Istanbul and Ephesus at children's pace: stories of gladiators, the theatre and the terrace houses, told so that children and grandparents, whatever language they speak, marvel together.
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flight included1 day
Laodicea & Hierapolis – Neither Cold nor Hot
A domestic flight from Istanbul to Laodicea, the church of Revelation 3 that was neither cold nor hot, then up to Hierapolis above the travertine terraces – scripture and landscape clearly connected.
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by car, no flight1 day
Nicaea (İznik) – Where the Creed Was Born
No flight – by car from your hotel to Nicaea (İznik), where the Council met in 325: the Hagia Sophia of Nicaea, the city walls and the faience tradition, explained in the language your guests speak.
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flight included1 day
Pergamon – the Altar That Stands in Berlin
A domestic flight from Istanbul to Pergamon: the acropolis, the steepest theatre of antiquity and the Asklepieion – and the story of the altar that now stands in Berlin, told as a bridge between two countries.
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flight included1 day
Sardis & Philadelphia – the Gold of Croesus
With a domestic flight from Istanbul to the gold of Croesus: the Temple of Artemis, the synagogue and gymnasium of Sardis, then Philadelphia of Revelation 3 – ancient history made clear for your whole group.
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Cappadocia – fairy chimneys and rock churches
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flight included1 day
Cappadocia in One Day – North Route
Cappadocia in one day with a domestic flight from Istanbul: Devrent Valley, Paşabağ, the pottery town of Avanos, Zelve, the Esentepe panorama and Uçhisar – your guide explains rocks and history in your language.
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flight included1 day
Cappadocia in One Day – Green Tour
Domestic flight from Istanbul, then 85 metres down into the underground city of Derinkuyu, a 4 km walk in the Ihlara Valley, Belisırma, Selime Monastery and Göreme – a day on which no one in your group is left out.
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flight included · hotel included2 days
Cappadocia in Two Days – with Hotel
Two days with domestic flights from Istanbul, a night in a 4-star boutique hotel with cave-hotel flair and the North Route; a balloon flight can be added – we settle every detail with you in your language.
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Southeastern Turkey – Göbekli Tepe, Mardin, Nemrut
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flight included1 day
Şanlıurfa & Göbekli Tepe – 1 Day
A domestic flight from Istanbul to Şanlıurfa: Göbekli Tepe, at around 11,600 years the oldest temple in the world, plus Balıklıgöl, the bazaar and the museum – explained with equal care for delegations and families.
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flight included · hotel included2 days
Göbekli Tepe & Karahan Tepe – 2 Days
Two days with a domestic flight from Istanbul, overnight stay and all transfers: Göbekli Tepe, Karahan Tepe and Şanlıurfa – enough time for specialists and families alike to ask questions in their own language.
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flight included1 day
In the Footsteps of Abraham – Şanlıurfa & Harran
With a domestic flight from Istanbul in the footsteps of Abraham: the Abraham sites of Şanlıurfa and Harran with its beehive houses – a region where we bridge the gap between you and the people you meet.
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flight included1 day
Gaziantep – Zeugma Mosaics & Baklava
A domestic flight from Istanbul to Gaziantep: the Zeugma Mosaic Museum with the famous Gypsy Girl, the old town, the copper bazaar and baklava – a day of history and hospitality without a language barrier.
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flight included · hotel included2 days
Mardin & Mor Gabriel – Tur Abdin in 2 Days
Two days in Tur Abdin with a domestic flight from Istanbul: Mardin above the Mesopotamian plain, Midyat and the Monastery of Mor Gabriel, dating from 397 – we open the door to conversations with the people there.
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flight included · hotel included2 days
Mount Nemrut – Sunrise on the Throne of the Gods
Two days with a domestic flight from Istanbul: sunrise among the colossal heads on the summit of Mount Nemrut, plus Arsameia and the Severan Bridge – we render the inscriptions and myths clearly for you.
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flight included · hotel included8 days
Tur Abdin Round Trip – from Gaziantep to Diyarbakır
Eight private days with a domestic flight from Istanbul, from Gaziantep to Diyarbakır: Göbekli Tepe, Mardin, Midyat, Mor Gabriel and Hasankeyf – with a guide who is also your language bridge across south-eastern Anatolia.
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Your tour in 25 languages
Choose your preferred language – we will match you with the right licensed guide.
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