Culinary Kickstart Tour: Izmir
- 2.5 hours
- Food Tours
- Izmir
Your local for this experience
Experience hosted by Yarkın
- Private Tour
- Carbon Neutral
- Destination
- Izmir, Turkey
- Category
- Food Tours
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Transport mode
- Walking tour
- Available languages
- English, Türkçe
- Included
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- Private Guide
- 6 Local Food & Drink Tastings
- Vegetarian Options Available
- All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
- Excluded
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- Entrance to attractions
6 reasons to book this tour
- Kickstart your stay through the city's food scene
- Try classic tastings typical of the local culture
- Enjoy Boyoz & Kumru Sandwich
- Get to know the best food local hotspots in Izmir
- Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
- Avoid tourist food traps during the rest of your stay
What you can expect
With so much food to choose from, where to begin?! Get a taste of the culinary scene of Izmir on a private tour that will open your appetite to the best food and drinks the city has to offer.
Kickstart your flavorful journey in Izmir with the help of a local foodie that will introduce you to typical and classic tastings beloved by the locals. Try from Boyoz to Kumru Sandwich and more to get an idea of what to eat for the rest of your stay. The best way to start your Izmir trip, with tasty food and a local connection!
But that's not it! On this private tour, food and city highlights are all part of the menu. Between food stops, your host will show you Agora Open Air Museum, Kemeralti Market, and other remarkable spots in the area, making it the perfect Izmir overview. After this private food, you're set to continue enjoying Izmir like a local, with food and city recommendations.
The local hosts are natural storytellers, each with a different background ranging from local cuisine to city lifestyle. They can't wait to share some of their unique stories and personal anecdotes with you! Feel like changing the route a bit? No problem, the hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes and make their Izmir, your Izmir!
This is the plan
Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.
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Meeting point
Meet at Meet at the entrance of the Clock Tower in Konak Square. The Clock Tower is an iconic symbol in Izmir and is easily recognizable. - Izmir to start your journey
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Itinerary
This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.
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Food Introduction
This culinary kickstart tour is short and sweet! A perfect way to get acquainted with the local cuisine, its best tastings, and where to find them - all with the help of a local food expert -
Locals’ Favorites
Kickstart your time in Izmir by discovering the local cuisine. Try some of the ultimate locals’ favorite food treats like Gözleme and Boyoz picked by your local host and hear why the locals love them so much! -
City Highlights
This tour is more than just food; it’s a cultural experience! In between food stops, discover city highlights for a well-rounded experience that will satisfy your appetite for Izmir. Check out First Bullet Monument, Konak Yali Mosque and more city highlights along the way -
Food Recommendations
With this private food tour, you’ll be set to keep enjoying the most authentic food and drinks in Izmir. Your food expert host knows where to go and what to order and will give you recommendations based on your likings and dietary preferences -
Special Diet or Allergies?
If you follow a special diet or have an allergy to a specific food, let your host know! They’ll make sure to consider that so you can have an enjoyable and safe experience -
Make it yours
Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.
Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.
Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.
Flexible cancellation policy
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Feel confident booking
Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.
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Change of plans?
Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.
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