Welcome to Izmir! Want to know the best places to eat? Cool events in town? Which places to go to and which to avoid? Or simply get some help to navigate the city? Book this private tour with a local and get the perfect introduction to Izmir to start your city trip on the right foot.
Want to see the best of Izmir? 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 Izmir!
Discover Ephesus & Şirince: Guided Day Tour from Izmir
7 reviews
8 hours | day trips | Izmir
Explore Izmir like a local! Join me on a day trip to Ephesus and Şirince Wine Village using local transportation. Discover ancient wonders and sip local wine in charming Şirince. Book your spot for this unforgettable daily tour!
Ready to taste the best food in Izmir? 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 Izmir.
The way to a city's heart it's through its food! And on this private food tour, you'll get to know Izmir through its cuisine and the tastings favorite of the locals. A local food expert is ready to give you a taste of the real Izmir satisfying your cravings for local food and city highlights.
Us (a group of 3) booked a food tour with Asu to get acquainted with local cuisine. All of us are coming from a quiet diverse background and have a basic knowledge on Turkish food and culture.
Asu has a very welcoming personality, which makes it quite easy to communicate. She made sure to introduce us not only to the local cuisine, but also to the Turkish culture of hospitality. Apart from our program she shared other suggestions for visits and new food experiences (including location pins 😁). All of us were extremely full and sated after this tour. Hence, we recommend Asu as a food guide to anyone who’s new, or not-so-new too 😊, to Izmir or Turkish culture in general.
The whole tour was filled with a cozy atmosphere, occasional historical lessons and facts, and obviously a really good food. She did not make us feel as if we are in a hurry or set timeline. My companions even got their fortune readings, which was a first & fun experience.
The 10 Tastings of Izmir
Jared
About local
Fantastic tour of İzmir
Yarkın was an awesome tour guide. I was in Ephesus for a day seeing the history and I decided to see Izmir before catching my flight back to Istanbul. I took a three hour tour with Yarkın and hands down this was the best tour I’ve had in Europe in the last 3 years (for context I’ve been to 10 countries and always take tours in cities). Yarkın included a great mix of culture, history, religion, food, and the contemporary. The tour went long—two hours long! He didn’t charge me and he even helped me get to the airport for my flight. If you want to experience Izmir like a local and see some history with a great tour guide, I highly recommend!
Great experience and awesome dude! Thanks Yarkın!
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Izmir
Kerry
About local
The BEST Tour
My daughter and I had the best time on our tour with Yarkin. He showed us places we would never have found ourselves. Yarkin went above and beyond our expectations. Taking a tour with Yarkin is a delight and so much fun.
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Izmir
David
About local
Turkish Delight
We had an absolutely fantastic experience with Suleyman in Izmir! His deep knowledge of Turkey’s history and ability to draw fascinating comparisons with other cities, both in Turkey and abroad, truly brought the stories of this beautiful town to life. Suleyman tailored the tour perfectly to our interests in Turkish cuisine, introducing us to delicious local dishes and flavors we would never have discovered on our own. Exploring the hidden nooks and crannies of Izmir’s charming streets was a highlight, revealing gems most tourists would miss. Highly recommended Suleyman for anyone looking for an enriching and personalized experience!
