Whether you're a foodie, history lover, urban explorer or a traveling family. Enjoy Izmir to the max with the best things to do in Izmir with a local expert. The best thing? It's private & personalized - just for you!
Whether you're a foodie, history lover, urban explorer or a traveling family. Enjoy Izmir to the max with the best things to do in Izmir with a local expert. The best thing? It's private & personalized - just for you!
Make your stay in Izmir complete with these things to do
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With Süleyman
City Kickstart Tour: Izmir
353 reviews
2 hours | city highlight tours | Izmir
Welcome to Izmir! Want to know the best places to eat? Cool events in town? Which places to go to and which to avoid? Or simply get some help to navigate the city? Book this private tour with a local and get the perfect introduction to Izmir to start your city trip on the right foot.
Want to see the best of Izmir? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Izmir!
Ready to taste the best food in Izmir? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Izmir.
"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! "
SavannahAbout local YarkınIzmir, September 19, 2025
5.0
Loved it!
"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."
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5.0
Fantastic tour of İzmir
"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!"
"We visited Izmir as a stop on our cruise, Yarkın was very friendly and helpful, he helped us to find our meeting point from the port and was early ready to meet us at the arranged time. He was very knowledgeable, taught us a lot about the city and it's history and was also great with our two young children. He showed us the bazaar in the old town and also took us into the newer commercial area. We had the opportunity to sample some local coffee and food which was delicious. He also went above and beyond to help us with some shopping I particularly wanted. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Yarkın and it was great value for money."
"It was great tour, with more than enough food. Very tasty local food. Asu is very friendly, walked us around nice places, on top of what we have visited with her, she showed us different bars and restaurants that we can visit. Recommending this tour especially for those who would like to feel the spirit of Izmir"
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