Experience Food Tours in Istanbul with Withlocals

"My wife and I decided to combine the Food Tour and Hidden Gems Tour into one extended experience due to our limited time in Istanbul, and it was the perfect way to maximize our visit. Our guide, Gülce, was outstanding and delivered a truly authentic adventure. Every food stop was delicious, and we were delighted to find no other tourists around, just genuine local spots. Gülce managed the day flawlessly, ensuring we spent exactly the right amount of time at each location. Her deep historical knowledge was impressive, and she shared the captivating stories of Istanbul’s past in an engaging and memorable way."

"We had a wonderful private food tour with Emre. The tastings were delicious and perfectly paced — satisfying without being overwhelming. What really stood out was learning about Istanbul’s history and culture along the way. Emre is warm, incredibly knowledgeable, and thoughtful — he even reached out before the tour with helpful suggestions and continued sharing great recommendations during and after our experience. We truly enjoyed ourselves and highly recommend this tour."

"Gülce has a love for Turkey and for Istanbul in particular that was contagious. We spent a great morning with her on a tasting tour. We definitely tried foods that we never would have tried otherwise. Over a week later we are still recalling moments from the tour with fondness. Highly recommended! "

"Alp was wonderful. He has an obvious joy for food and sharing local favorite tastings along with great information and stories. He made it feel like we were out having dinner with a friend. Almost 3 hours - the time flew by - and our bellies were full."

"Emre was a great travel companion in those 4 hours, allowing us to experience the Asian neighbourhood of Kadikoy, both walking through its streets and trying different food, taking into consideration a request for some veg option and finishing the tour with a lovely sweet treats"

" Our 4+ hour food tour with Emre was absolutely fantastic! He expertly guided us through Istanbul's incredible food scene, combining delicious tastings with fascinating historical insights. We experienced an amazing variety of authentic Turkish cuisine: started with local cheeses paired with tomato and pesto, followed by delicate almond biscuits and flavorful Kisir (bulgur wheat with spices). Between stops, Emre shared rich historical context about the architectural landmarks we passed. The tour continued with traditional Turkish Pide and creamy rice pudding, then Turkish delights at the legendary Ali Muhiddin Haci Bekir (Istanbul's oldest confectionery!). We savored succulent doner at Durumzade, indulged in superb halvas, and finished with melt-in-your-mouth baklava. Emre's knowledge, enthusiasm, and carefully curated selections made this tour outstanding. It's a perfect way to discover Istanbul's culinary treasures while learning about the city's heritage. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Istanbul!"