Alp

The Foodie Musician

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  • I live in Istanbul
  • I speak English, Türkçe
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 8 hours

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Alp

Hello everyone and welcome to my profile 😊

I was born and raised in Istanbul and have spent most of my life in this beautiful city. I’m a licensed tour guide, a culinary-arts graduate, and a self-taught musician with a love for 60s rock and experimental music. These days, I’m especially into home cooking and exploring Istanbul’s thriving food and art scene.

As an urban explorer at heart, I love discovering every nook and cranny of the city I live in. After a street-art tour I took in Melbourne when I was studying there, I decided to become a tour guide and help travelers create memorable experiences in my hometown Istanbul.

Nowadays, I mainly host street-art walks and food tastings tours in lesser known corners of Istanbul but I occasionally host historical landmark tours tailored for first-time visitors.

If you have any food allergies or dietary needs, feel free to let me know. I’ll be happy to personalize the tour to your preferences.

I look forward to sharing local insights and some of Istanbul’s best-kept secrets with you.

Hope to see you soon 🙋🏻‍♂️

  • I live in Istanbul
  • I speak English, Türkçe
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 8 hours

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Reviews

Sean
7 September 2025
I had an incredible experience exploring Istanbul with Alp as my guide. He was exceptional at tailoring the tour to my interests, taking me through hidden gems across different neighborhoods that I would have never found on my own. Alp’s deep, factual knowledge of the city’s history, landmarks, and culture made every stop meaningful and insightful. What truly set him apart was his passion for the local music scene and his recommendations for off-the-beaten-path shops and restaurant that were all a gem. On top of it all, Alp was the sweetest, most hospitable guide that i was lucky to have had. His warmth and genuine love for his city made this tour unforgettable and I couldn’t recommend him more for anyone visiting Istanbul, especially for the first time.Truly Authentic Experience with a Gem!
Liz
7 September 2025
Alp was a great guide. He showed us the murals around Kadikoy and Moda. Very informative and interesting! Very personable and friendly! Recommended for insight into the street art scene and Turkish culture.Recommended!
Steven
6 September 2025
We had a fantastic time with Alp. He is very friendly and personable. He took us to some hidden gems to taste his favorite dishes. It is a true Turkish gastronomic journey with detailed explanations of the food along with its history. It is clear that he is passionate about sharing his Turkish heritage with all who take his tour. Should not be missed.Fantastic day with Alp
Nancy
3 September 2025
We had a great experience with Alp! Not only did he take us to some great places to taste various kinds of Turkish dishes, but he was also very knowledgeable of the areas we were in. I would rate our experience as a 10 and would highly recommend Alp!Fantastic tour with Alp
Hank
1 September 2025
My wife and I had the best time exploring Istanbul's food with Alp. We had a great range of food that was some of the best we tasted during our whole trip. Alp was great and patiently explained the foods we would be getting and allowed for easy flexibility if something didn't sound good. On top of the food, Alp was a really nice guy making it a pleasant afternoon. Recommend this trip to anyone thinking about it. PS, come hungry!Great day exploring with Alp!
Gail
1 September 2025
Very personable, very informative and very helpful. Everyone should love Alp!!9
Chris and Lee
30 August 2025
This was a great way to start our visit to Istanbul—off the beaten tourist path. Alp was always helpful and knowledgeable, and a fun companion. The art was impressive and Kadiköy thoroughly enjoyable. A lovely tour in Asia with Alp
Matthew
28 August 2025
Alp is a brilliant guide, very knowledgeable and friendly and able to give you an insight into the delicacies of this wonderful city. We are a family of four and Alp was great with our teenagers which was important to us but was engaging at all times with his positivity. The foods are, as you would expect, varied and delicious so when in Istanbul, connect with Alp and you will enrich your experience in this special place.
Helen
18 August 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our experience with Alp. He was warm, welcoming, knowledgable and helpful. He showed us a side of Istanbul that only a bonafide local could do. He had particular knowledge of the culinarily scene and recommended many off the tourist trail spots to grab a coffee, meal or street food. Highly recommend Alp as tour guide. Like having a local friend
Andrea
16 August 2025
Alp is passionate. About food, about Kadiköy, about places, about music. He passes all of this effortlessly on. We had wonderful time with him, tasted many amazing dishes, learned many things, asked lots of questions, and experienced the amazing vibe of the Asian side of Istanbul. We got, on the top of it, many useful tips, also for restaurants in the Prince’s Islands where we went thereafter, and also those tips were great. Thanks to Alp, we have experienced Türkiye in an amazing way. Our teenage son also loved the food and the tour. Experience not to be missed. Many thanks, Alp, teşekküler and hoşça kal!Excellent: food, Alp and experience

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