Ready to taste the best food in Istanbul? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Istanbul.
Explore Topkapi Palace & Surroundings with a Local
1515 reviews
3 hours | art & culture tours | Istanbul
A quick visit to the Topkapi Palace is not enough. There are other spots worth checking out outside this attraction, and your local host knows exactly where. Combine your visit to the Topkapi Palace with a touch of hidden gems and an easy access to this famous attraction, and you are set for a good time!
Want to see the best of Istanbul? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Istanbul!
Kadikoy is the place to be! Explore one of the hippest neighborhoods in Istanbul and discover it bite by bite. Go to up & coming places and try one of the best Turkish dürüm kebap (wraps), street food in a hipster little pop-up restaurant, and a nice beer or cocktail in a local hip bar.
Go off the beaten path on a journey full of hidden gems! Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and discover tranquil green spaces, local neighborhoods with a lively atmosphere, and a bazaar filled with interesting handicrafts, Turkish products, and textiles.
One of the most charming cities in the world, Istanbul offers its visitors a perfect blend of Eastern and Western culture. Take in all the must-see sights and local favorite spots of the city with a private half day Istanbul tour. You’ll be guided by the friendly local host of your choice on an itinerary that’s tailored to show you the essence of Istanbul! Take The Best of Istanbul: Half Day Tour to see a lot of the city’s main sights in just half a day. A local insider will take you to a number of the city’s highlights and hidden gems. You’ll get to see the famous Blue Mosque as well as the lesser-known Galata Mevlevi House. Your host will share interesting stories and facts about every spot they take you to. This private half day tour in Istanbul gives you a chance to immerse yourself in local culture without missing out on all the famous landmarks. Want to indulge in some scrumptious local cuisine? With Istanbul’s Authentic Flavors: the 10 Tastings tour, your local foodie host will guide you on a food journey to taste some traditional Turkish treats. You’ll get a chance to immese yourself into Istanbul’s eclectic food scene, tasting everything from Turkish cheese to pickles and pide (Turkish pizza). Bring your appetite to this Istanbul half day tour and get ready to leave with some mouth watering food memories! If you’d like your tour itinerary to be a little more tailored to your tastes, just ask your friendly local host. They’ll create a unique half day tour in Istanbul just for you!
What other travelers love about our local experts
Graham
About local
8 March 2025
10 Tastings of Istanbul with Kemal
Kemal is a confident, cosmopolitan guy who takes pride is making sure you have a great day out. He's quick to build rapport and seems to build lasting friendships with many of his tour groups. It is impressive how quickly he could customise the itinerary based on the weather, season and your preferences - he truly knows Taksim's food scene very well.
His standard route for 10 Tastings of Istanbul is through Taksim, focusing on classic street food from mainstream chains. He also spontaneously worked in the chance to try Turkish wine at a nice place in Pera, and a delicious quince dessert which would otherwise be easy to miss. If you want exposure to more inventive regional cuisine, it would be worth discussing the itinerary in detail in advance.
No matter what, there's no avoiding how meaty Turkish cuisine is, so considering the timing of the tour carefully and don't plan it eat much before and after this tour!
The 10 Tastings of Istanbul
Marina
About local
16 February 2025
Terrific
Our 3 hour tour with Neslihan was amazing: we laughed a lot, seen a lot, learnt a lot and ended up with a list of recommendations for the rest of our trip. Neslihan loves the city and it’s infectious! She knows it’s history and culture and shares her knowledge in a light and engaging way: surprised just how much we’ve learnt whilst having fun! Could not recommend Neslihan highly enough.
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Istanbul
j
About local
6 February 2025
Art, life, language & eats: perfection!
Alp was clear, concise and timely with communications. He allowed our group of two to ask many questions and make requests.
We toured during February’s 1st snow and Alp graciously continued to guide us stopping a few extra times for hot beverages and warmth.
He was quite knowledgeable about Turkey’s broad history, current events, Europe & Asian sides as well as extensive details on the who:what:why:when of the STREET ART.
The community jewels (restaurants, stores, architecture, etc.) were welcome additions to our journey.
We enjoyed this modern glimpse into the heartbeat of Turkey.
Alternative Istanbul: Street Art Tour on the Asian Side
Darren
About local
3 February 2025
Don't miss doing this in Istanbul!
We were looking for a reason to explore the Asian side of Istanbul, and found this tour. We're so glad we did it! We had a wonderful afternoon with Alp - his tour is more than just street art, we went to a couple of local cafes, learned about culture and history, and even got some great shopping tips. Alp is a friendly, knowledgeable guy, and adjusted the pace where we wanted to stay a bit longer & take photos, or move on to the next things. I can't recommend this tour highly enough!!
Alternative Istanbul: Street Art Tour on the Asian Side
