Experience food tours in
Istanbul with Withlocals

"Dilek is an amazing guide. She took us to several amazing spots on the Asian side of Istanbul. Dilek accommodated our special requests and also took us to spots to find some unusual foods. We made some spur of the moment stops which she was totally fine with. I can’t recommend Dilek enough. Tasting our way through her neighborhood is exactly the kind of authentic experience we hoped to have. "

"We had the pleasure of experiencing the 10 tastings tour with Kemal. He was very flexible in the meeting place, which made the tour start on a very good note. We traveled on the subway (2nd oldest I understand in the world) and enjoyed several stops, including coffee of course and quince dessert and wonderful wine stop. He gave excellent advice on shopping along the way itself and made us feel safe the entire tour through the busy streets. Would recommend indeed for future tours... "

"We had a tour with Gamze, she was an excellent guide. We thoroughly enjoyed our tasting tour of Istanbul."

"Our food tour on the Asian side of Istanbul (Kadikoy) with Emre was fantastic! Emre is a very kind and sympathetic guide who likes to blend with the group (he remembered al our 9 names after 1 introduction!) and understands how to create a mixture of a great food experience but also some local and historical perspectives with the perfect dose of humor. He had an answer to basically every question we had and his English language is like a native speaker. Upfront I was most nervous about the 4-hour duration of the tour would be too much, but we all enjoyed every minute of it! "

"A wonderful introduction to Istanbul and its history through an artisanal culinary lens. Emer paced the tour really well letting us soak up the vibe of each area and place he took us too. We’d never have ventured to the places he showed us and Emer is clearly proud of the cities food heritage. Some of the family run businesses were very special. "

"When we first met Emre, we felt that this was going to be an excellent experience. He greeted us with a big smile and handshake.we visited interesting food places…. Each stop had a special story. Emre also gave us interesting history facts of streets and the area… and as our tour continued, we appreciated everything around us. Emre also gave us interesting tips on the way of life in Istanbul. We met wonderful shopkeepers along the way. And the food was delicious!!!! How grateful we are to Emre… so kind, so funny and a wealth of information! The tour far exceeded our expectations!!❤️"

"Emre our guide was outstanding. He was punctual, displayed excellent knowledge of Turkish food and displayed an engaging personality. His English was perfect and he explained Turkish culture in an informative manner. His ten selections of Turkish food was varied and delicious. You would not find a better guide than Emre. "

"Deniz is passionate about food and enthusiastic about sharing her favorite dishes and places. With excellent English and knowledge, she took us through back streets, on the ferry, and different neighborhoods as we feasted, laughed, and learned so much. i especially loved the fish wraps. Highly recommend this trip."

"We had an unforgettable food tour in Istanbul with Erme! He was incredibly communicative and made everything easy from the start. Not only did he guide us through some amazing local dishes, but he also shared fascinating insights into the history behind the cuisine and the city itself. It was the perfect mix of delicious food and rich storytelling. One of our favorite bites of the day was the çiğ köfte—so flavorful and unique! We learned so much and had such a great time that we’d absolutely do it again. Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Istanbul!"

"We recently had the pleasure of joining our very first food tour in Istanbul, and it exceeded all expectations—thanks to our incredible guide, Emre! From start to finish, Emre made the experience unforgettable. He didn’t just guide us through Istanbul’s rich and flavorful food scene; he also shared fascinating historical insights about the city and the beautiful buildings we passed along the way. What really stood out was how thoughtful and attentive Emre was. My wife is a pure vegetarian while I’m not, and he managed to tailor the experience so both of us enjoyed every stop to the fullest. He even took into account our high spice tolerance and added an extra layer of flavor (literally!) to the tour. अगर आप इस्तांबुल में असली देसी स्वाद और सांस्कृतिक अनुभव चाहते हैं, तो एमरे के साथ यह टूर जरूर करें – बहुत ही शानदार अनुभव रहा! اگر آپ استنبول میں اصل ذائقے اور ثقافتی تجربے کی تلاش میں ہیں تو ایمرے کے ساتھ یہ فوڈ ٹور ضرور کریں – واقعی لاجواب تھا! Emre’s passion, knowledge, and warm personality made this tour a highlight of our trip. We left with full hearts, full stomachs, and a deeper appreciation for Istanbul. I highly recommend Emre to anyone looking for a truly enriching and personalized food tour experience!"