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" My food tour in Istanbul was one of the absolute highlights of my trip, and that was entirely because of the incredible guide, Emre. From the moment we met, he made me feel like we were exploring the city with a knowledgeable friend rather than a food tour guide. Emre has a deep passion for Istanbul’s food culture and history, and he brought every stop to life with fascinating stories, local insights, and genuine enthusiasm. We tasted an amazing variety of dishes—from hidden local favorites to classic Turkish specialties—and each place felt thoughtfully chosen. It was clear he wanted me to experience the real Istanbul, not just the tourist spots. What truly set Emre apart was his warmth and authenticity. He was patient, engaging, and incredibly generous with his knowledge, answering every question and sharing tips about the city I never would have discovered on my own. If you’re visiting Istanbul and want to understand the city through its food, book a tour with Emre through "Withlocals". It’s more than a food tour—it’s a cultural experience you’ll remember long after the trip ends."

"With Emre we visited stores and dining places that we would never had seen without him. His local knowledge as well as great knowledge of history made the tour memorable. "

"I would highly recommend Oguz for a tour of the old part of Istanbul. He was very informative and told lovely stories which brought the history to life and were very interesting. He was very accommodating and made sure we knew how to get back to our hotel. My husband and I had a wonderful afternoon with him. "

"Started off just before time and probably the best guide we have had anywhere Very knowledgeable but not drowning us in too much and also light hearted conversation Knows the best places for lunch and how to help us pick the best parts of Instanbul that suited us. Definitely saved us hours and hopefully he is available for a different tour next time"

"Thank you Cengiz for your wonderful and informative of your city! We were really pleasantly surprised by Istanbul....what an incredible place and we feel like we only scratched the surface...we will be back for another tour someday!"

"We booked an Evening in Istanbul trip with Goda and friends. It was a great way to start our 4 night vacation. Goda was very knowledgeable, very patient with us and her personality was warm and friendly. She was also kind enough to wait an hour for us to arrive as our travel was delayed. I highly recommend booking with her. "

"Emre was everything you could ask for in a tour guide- welcoming, informative, and very knowledgeable of local history. After only a few minutes you feel like long time friends. Of course the food was amazing and I feel that he did an outstanding job of choosing delicious stops that encompass the heart of Istanbuls local food and drink culture. All of the owners and employees were also welcoming and served delicious foods and drinks. We hit some amazing local parts of town and we left with a wealth of knowledge that will serve us well for the rest of the trip. Emre went out of his way to make this a very memorable experience. I couldn’t recommend him enough!"

"We did his food tour in Kadikoy and ate a heap of Turkish delicacies. From the traditional kebab through fresh mussels to yoghurt and honey, cheeses and pickles. Tolga explained origins and history of it all. He was happy to talk with us about history, even though we were on the food tour. I recommend Tolga as your Istanbul guide. You can’t go wrong with Tolga!!"

"We had an amazing time with Emir and can’t recommend him enough. He’s incredibly knowledgeable and took us beyond the typical tourist spots, showing us a side of Istanbul we never would have discovered on our own. His insights and passion for the city made the experience truly special. If you want to see the real Istanbul, Emir is the guide to book."

"We joined Tolga’s 10 Tastings of Istanbul, and it was one of the highlights of our trip! Tolga was great fun from the moment we met him — friendly, engaging, and full of fascinating facts about the city and its food culture. We tried so many delicious dishes and drinks we never would have found on our own, and each stop came with wonderful stories and local insights. You can really feel his passion for Istanbul and its culinary traditions. Tolga also went above and beyond before the tour, helping us with clear directions on how to get to the meeting point via the Metro, which made everything so easy. We had a fantastic time and would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting an authentic and tasty introduction to Istanbul. Tolga is outstanding!"