Experience the best of Izmir with Withlocals

"Suleyman provided such a nice introduction to Izmir for us. Super nice guy too. Wow. He knew we were very interested in history and Suleyman gave us great insights. His tour was just perfect for a few hours. We learned about historical sights, we visited the marketplace, tried some food.....and all the while Suleyman explaining things for us. Very nicely done! Highly recommend!"

"We had such a nice evening with Asu in Izmir. Wow. First of all, Asu has an absolutely wonderful, fun, happy personality and was just a joy to be with. Not to mention her incedible knowledge of the restaurants in the city. We tried so many great foods that we would never have known about on our own. Asu even went well beyond our original time because we were all having such great conversation and evening together. We didn't want it to end. I HIGHLY recommend hiring Asu if you happen to be in Izmir. You will be thrilled you did! Best of luck Asu! "

"the food was fantastic. we tasted a nice variety from places as tourists we would not have stopped at. Yarkin, managed a nice mix of walking, history and food Thank you"

"We had an absolutely wonderful time with Yarkın! We tried so many delicious food and drinks, learned so much about İzmir, and learned about Turkish culture. Yarkın was so kind and so generous with his knowledge. He took us to spots not open to the public and even helped us get a good deal on some Turkish music. There were more food, drinks, and desserts than we could eat. Do not hesitate to book this tour, it will be an afternoon you will not forget! "

"Spending the day with Yarkin was like meeting up with an old friend who was showing his city of Izmir to me with pride! I highly recommend this tour. And don't let his modesty fool you. He is very good at telling you what is to come! His English is excellent, also."

"We had such an amazing time with Yarkïn, all the food was wonderful and we learned so much about Izmir. He even read our fortune in our coffee cups! We got to go on the tram and the ferry! Highly recommend taking this tour!!!"

"Us (a group of 3) booked a food tour with Asu to get acquainted with local cuisine. All of us are coming from a quiet diverse background and have a basic knowledge on Turkish food and culture. Asu has a very welcoming personality, which makes it quite easy to communicate. She made sure to introduce us not only to the local cuisine, but also to the Turkish culture of hospitality. Apart from our program she shared other suggestions for visits and new food experiences (including location pins 😁). All of us were extremely full and sated after this tour. Hence, we recommend Asu as a food guide to anyone who’s new, or not-so-new too 😊, to Izmir or Turkish culture in general. The whole tour was filled with a cozy atmosphere, occasional historical lessons and facts, and obviously a really good food. She did not make us feel as if we are in a hurry or set timeline. My companions even got their fortune readings, which was a first & fun experience."

"Yarkın was an awesome tour guide. I was in Ephesus for a day seeing the history and I decided to see Izmir before catching my flight back to Istanbul. I took a three hour tour with Yarkın and hands down this was the best tour I’ve had in Europe in the last 3 years (for context I’ve been to 10 countries and always take tours in cities). Yarkın included a great mix of culture, history, religion, food, and the contemporary. The tour went long—two hours long! He didn’t charge me and he even helped me get to the airport for my flight. If you want to experience Izmir like a local and see some history with a great tour guide, I highly recommend! Great experience and awesome dude! Thanks Yarkın! "

"My daughter and I had the best time on our tour with Yarkin. He showed us places we would never have found ourselves. Yarkin went above and beyond our expectations. Taking a tour with Yarkin is a delight and so much fun."

"We had an absolutely fantastic experience with Suleyman in Izmir! His deep knowledge of Turkey’s history and ability to draw fascinating comparisons with other cities, both in Turkey and abroad, truly brought the stories of this beautiful town to life. Suleyman tailored the tour perfectly to our interests in Turkish cuisine, introducing us to delicious local dishes and flavors we would never have discovered on our own. Exploring the hidden nooks and crannies of Izmir’s charming streets was a highlight, revealing gems most tourists would miss. Highly recommended Suleyman for anyone looking for an enriching and personalized experience!"