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"Our tour with Alp was nothing short of fantastic. We did the street art tour of Kadıköy, with no experience and no understanding of the language or culture. Alp guided us through the streets, translated for us and went out of his way to help us search for special items we were having trouble locating. He was friendly and easy to talk to, made us feel at home. Months later he even helped with a special request and was so kind and helpful. Highly recommend!"

" 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."

"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 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!"

"Cengiz was an absolutely outstanding tour guide. From the very beginning, he was incredibly responsive, professional, and graciously accommodated our many schedule and itinerary changes before the tour even began. What truly set him apart was his ability to tailor the experience perfectly for our group, some of us had visited Istanbul before, while others were experiencing it for the very first time. Cengiz somehow made the tour feel fresh, engaging, and fun for everyone, blending deep knowledge with great energy and a wonderful sense of humor. If you’re visiting Istanbul, whether it’s your first time or your 10th, I cannot recommend Cengiz highly enough. He made our time in the city unforgettable."

"We are so happy we chose Esra to plan our day in Istanbul. We only had one day to tour and she got us around to see the best sites in perfect fashion! She communicates well and has great energy, pride, and energy. And, we enjoyed her company -- we had fun together. The Turkish Bath was life changing --- I am so glad we took her advice! Thank You Esra -- it was a memorable day of a beautiful place in history!"