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We utterly enjoyed our food adventure with Alp. He introduced us to a variety of great food. We tasted traditional home cooked 'comfort' food and dishes that introduced a unique take on traditional plates, and of course we got to sample some sweets. Everything was delicious. Non coffee drinkers tried Turkish coffee and liked it. Alp was a wonderful guide. He explained the history and flavors of the food we were tasting. He shared information about the neighborhoods we visited. He was very professional and friendly. We enjoyed the food and talking with him. We highly recommend!
Esra was incredibly knowledgeable about everything in Turkey. I highly recommend her and would love to do a tour with her again!
Had a great day with Tony and our driver, Louis. Tony's knowledge is extensive, not only on local attractions but can hold a confident conversation on just about any topic you wish to discuss. The day was well paced, the venues and temples we visited were spot on, the restaurant we ate at was authentic Thai (I was the only westerner 😀), the car was immaculate, limitless cold water on offer and Louis was always there to grab your door or offer a cold towel after walking around. Could not recommend this tour more, thank you!
What a great afternoon. Alp met us at our hotel as it was on the way. He explained the tram system and made us feel comfortable using it for further exploration. We tasted at non-tourist venues which helped us order at other restaurants as everything we had either delicious or something we needed to try. My favorite things were Mantis with garlic yogurt (pasta) at a small streetside restaurant. The big dishes at a restaurant which included an amuse of a dome of bulgar surrounding spiced meats and chili oil poured at the table, Pide which is a traditional Turkish pizza style dish, followed by the best kabob I've ever eaten! There were other stops and we got to learn more about the culture and daily life. We really clicked with Alp, who not just knowledgeable, but interested in the differences and similarities of our cultures. Great tour! It laid the groundwork for seeing Istanbul more confidently!