Welcome to Istanbul! 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 Istanbul to start your city trip on the right foot.
Ready to taste the best food in Istanbul? Join your foodie host for a food tour in Kadikoy and satisfy your cravings for local food, culture, and city highlights. Enjoy 10 delicious tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Istanbul.
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.
Did you know that the Istanbul tour of your dreams exists? Yes, and it’s 100% personalized and created by your local host around your interests. Customize and see only the places that spark your interest. From classic landmarks to neighborhood walks - your wishes are our command!
As the sun sets, Istanbul lights up, the heat of the day fades, and the tourist crowds start to thin out. This is the time to enjoy the city at its atmospheric best on a private tour with a local! Take in glittering highlights and the local ambiance that only the evening brings out in Istanbul.
My favorite part was when he hand fed me mussels and rice. Dude loves his yogurt! Highly recommend.
The 10 Tastings of Istanbul
Gail
About local
1 September 2025
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Very personable, very informative and very helpful. Everyone should love Alp!!
The 10 Tastings of Istanbul
Laura
About local
29 August 2025
Faruk was fantastic!
The food was varied and all super tasty! Faruk was very flexible and patient with us, coming to find us when we got lost on our way to meet him. He was chill, which was perfect for us. He gave us good historical and landmark information and brought us to places hidden back in corners and down alleys we would never have found on our own. This was an incredible, enjoyable experience!
The 10 Tastings of Istanbul
Anne
About local
27 August 2025
Night tour was a great experience
Ayse was a lovely tour guide. She showed us some great streets and buildings, including good spots to take photos. She has extensive knowledge, which was extremely informative but most of all, it was her passion about Istanbul that made the tour enjoyable. Thanks Ayse 😃
A Magical Evening in Istanbul: City Tour
Robin
About local
26 August 2025
Very friendly and knowledgeable guide, spent time to show us some of the out of the way places and did it all with a big smile
Withlocals Your Way! - Istanbul City Tour
Thomas
About local
19 August 2025
Excellent food tour experience
Thank you Gülce for a fantastic afternoon. You showed us places which we would definitely not found nor entered ourselves and chose some truly delicious and diverse foods for us to taste! You had a lot of patience and it was a great pleasure spending the time with you and learning about the foods and the life of Istanbul. Highly recommended and a heartfelt thank you from all of us.
The 10 Tastings of Istanbul
Alison
About local
19 August 2025
Food Secrets of Istanbul
With two days in Instanbul this is possibly one of the best ways to get a true sense of how people live and eat.
Emre guided us around the streets, sounds and history of this vibrant city.
We visited local cafes, street vendors which we know we would have never done or known about on our own
Emre was very generous with his time and his passion for his home city was evident.
The 10 Tastings of Istanbul
Xavi
About local
17 August 2025
A wonderful experience
Emre was an amazing guide! His passion and knowledge made the tour so engaging, and he shared stories that really brought the city to life. It felt like exploring with a friend rather than just a guide. Highly recommend!
Withlocals Your Way! - Istanbul City Tour
Meriel
About local
10 August 2025
Foody Istanbul with dietary restrictions
One of our group can’t have egg, dairy or gluten. Alp managed to put together a great set of venues and foods despite this. It really set us up for navigating menus later. The food was really tasty and offered a few surprises. Alp was also knowledgeable on history and street art which was a bonus. Lovely guy. Recommended.
The 10 Tastings of Istanbul
Jean
About local
19 July 2025
Alp is Wonderful
Alp provided us with a great introduction to authentic, delicious food. Prior to meeting Alp, he was responsive to our questions and worked to plan a delightful evening, taking into consideration our likes and dislikes. During our tour he was fun to talk with and provided a lot of insight into the local culture. Thanks for a memorable evening of food and conversation.
