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Private Istanbul Tour: Discover Native Grapes in Three City Wineries
4.9
21 Ratings
Beyoğlu
Embark on a private Istanbul tour and explore three city wineries while discovering native grapes. Enjoy a wine tasting with handpicked wines and learn about Turkey’s wine-making traditions.
Embark on a private Istanbul tour and explore three city wineries while discovering native grapes. Enjoy a wine tasting with handpicked wines and learn about Turkey’s wine-making traditions.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Istiklal Caddesi - On the wineries tour, you will pass by the renowned Istiklal Street, the city’s main avenue, celebrated for its vibrant nightlife, dining options, and shopping centers.
- Galata Tower - As you stroll from one winery to another, you will encounter the Galata Tower, a landmark in the Galata neighborhood. This tower now serves…
- Istiklal Caddesi - On the wineries tour, you will pass by the renowned Istiklal Street, the city’s main avenue, celebrated for its vibrant nightlife, dining options, and shopping centers.
- Galata Tower - As you stroll from one winery to another, you will encounter the Galata Tower, a landmark in the Galata neighborhood. This tower now serves as a museum and offers a fantastic spot for panoramic photos.
- Cihangir - A lively and modern neighborhood featuring local eateries, galleries, boutique fashion stores, and wine restaurants. Here, you will visit a renowned wine bar with an extensive collection, cherished by locals for generations.
- Karaköy - The Galata district, established by the Genoese and Venetians, exudes an old-world charm reflected in its architecture and narrow alleys. Here, you will enjoy your final wine-tasting stop at a local winery with a unique atmosphere.
- Cicek Pasaji - This beautiful 19th-century passage is a delightful restaurant with a special ambiance.
- St. Anthony of Padua Church - As you walk along Istiklal Avenue, you will pass by charming churches rich in history and atmosphere.
- Madame Tussauds Istanbul - The famous wax figure museum is also located in Istanbul! We will pass this delightful place on our journey.
- Roman Catholic Church of Santa Maria Draperis - Enjoy a pleasant walk between historic Christian churches.
- Galatasaray High School (Galatasaray Lisesi) - One of the oldest high schools in the city, Galatasaray High School is a beautiful and monumental building located in the city’s heart.
- Pera Museum - An iconic museum showcasing a remarkable selection of masterpieces from various centuries and an impressive art collection.
- Galata Mevlevi Museum - The Galata Mevlevi Museum is a historic school for the renowned spiritual dances of dervishes. It’s a wonderful place to visit during your stay in Istanbul.
What's Included
- Taste 6 exquisite wines per person
- Savor a local cheese platter
- Enjoy small bites paired with wines
- Benefit from private hotel or port pick-up
- Indulge in vegetarian options
- Explore with a private guide-sommelier
- Taste 6 exquisite wines per person
- Savor a local cheese platter
- Enjoy small bites paired with wines
- Benefit from private hotel or port pick-up
- Indulge in vegetarian options
- Explore with a private guide-sommelier
Additional Information
Experience an exclusive Istanbul wine tasting tour at three distinctive urban wineries, guided by certified wine connoisseurs.
On this exclusive Istanbul vineyard tour, you will get acquainted with the locally-grown grapes unique to Turkey. The wine sampling includes six specially-selected wines served by your private expert sommelier, complemented with…
Experience an exclusive Istanbul wine tasting tour at three distinctive urban wineries, guided by certified wine connoisseurs.
On this exclusive Istanbul vineyard tour, you will get acquainted with the locally-grown grapes unique to Turkey. The wine sampling includes six specially-selected wines served by your private expert sommelier, complemented with local nibbles and a tray of cheese.
Your personal wine expert will share knowledge about Turkey’s wine-making heritage and the characteristics of its different wine regions. You’ll gain familiarity with indigenous grapes as you savour various wines from all over the nation.
You will receive an abundance of guidance on how to select your favorite Turkish wine bottle and the best pairings with traditional Turkish cuisine!
During this confidential wine tasting journey, you’ll delve into Turkey’s historic wine culture, which is oftentimes disregarded by many tourists. This is a genuinely unique and unforgettable private excursion!
Location
Galatasaray Lisesi
İstiklal Caddesi
meet your guide in front Galatasaray Lisesi on the main Istiklal avenue
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(21 Ratings)
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157leahm
Sep 13, 2025
Turkish Wines with Andrea/Vines and Pearls - My husband and I are visiting from Vancouver Island, British Island, Canada and had the pleasure of doing a tour with Andrea. Her knowledge of and passion for wine was on full display alongside her published book, 'The Essential Guide to Turkish Wine', which was an excellent visual reference. We visited three wine bars — Qirix Sanat, Adana Ocakbaşi and Solera — each was unique and offered a beautiful range of wines. Andrea is fantastic — engaging and fun — and we came away from this tour with a much deeper appreciation for Turkish wine. I highly recommend Vines and Pearls and Andrea!
Leah & Bruce,
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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Diane_l
Aug 20, 2025
Highly Recommend! - Andrea was a very knowledgeable, professional, and friendly guide on our wine tour. She also provided tips on places to visit and things to do. We learned a lot about Turkish wine history and enjoyed a few glasses along the way. We highly recommend booking through this company!
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Andreae639
Jun 2, 2025
Amazing experiences in Istanbul and Urla - We did two wine tours with Vines and Pearls, one in Istanbul and one in Urla. They were both excellent!
Andrea was our guide in Istanbul and WOW she is a true expert. We learned so much and also had a ton of fun. Andrea shared a number of interesting stories about her experiences as an expat living in Istanbul as well. It was the perfect introduction to Turkish wine and culture at the beginning of our trip.
Sinan was our guide in Urla. So friendly and funny. Since he is originally from the area, he had a unique perspective on the culture and it was a great way to wrap up our 9 night trip with a broader understanding of Türkiye and its people.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Vines and Pearls if you’re looking for unique, authentic and well-curated tours. Everyone was professional and passionate and they all helped make our trip particularly memorable.
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Jinee_m
Apr 4, 2025
A beautiful and wine-filled day in Istanbul! - Great tour that will introduce to Turkish wines. During the tour we visited three centrally located wine bars and tasted a wide array of Turkish wines…red, white, rose and even orange wine. Andrea, our host, was very knowledgeable about Turkish wines and should great enthusiasm about wine culture in Turkey. Highly recommend!
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Eatsantabarbarian
Sep 18, 2024
Time to try Turkish Wine - Turkish wine was an unknown for us and we valued our experts guidance and we tried wines made from some unique grapes. While Turkish wines aren’t limited to local varietals we decided to focus on those during our tasting. Fortunately, the wines we tried were very good and made by artisans, often women.
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U111heatherd
Apr 24, 2024
Amazing tour for curious wine lovers! - Such an amazing wine tasting tour! Andrea was super knowledgable on Turkish wines (she literally wrote the book on Turkish wines!) and helped us pick out wines according to our taste. I try to do a wine tasting in each country I visit, and it was so cool being able to sample native grape varieties with someone with such a deep understanding of the wine making culture of Turkey. The tasting spots were super charming as well. Definitely a highlight of our Istanbul trip!!
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Mhmonicah
Apr 8, 2024
Excellent Wine Tasting Experience - We had the pleasure to be guided by Andrea on the streets of Istanbul and into the world of Turkish wines. Andrea is very passionate, knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed visiting three wine bars and tasting wine types still unknown to us at that time. This experience is absolutely worth the price!
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Cf288
Feb 24, 2024
Turkish wines - A wonderful, detailed introduction to Turkish wines with the top English speaking expert in the country. Selections were chosen based on our interests (we are natural wine lovers), pre and post tour communication was top, great suggestions for restaurants and showed us an area of the city we fell in love with. Highly recommended, it was a special day for something unique in Istanbul!
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Aylin34
Sep 11, 2023
Goda our host was very knowledgeable, friendly and professional - Made new friends with group, gained more knowledge about the wine industry. Goda was the perfect host and guide. Her in depth knowledge of the wineries and products was helpful to understand the wines by the regions. Made us feel comfortable with her professional attitude to all our questions
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Setareh_k
Apr 13, 2024
A Letdown: Overpriced Wine Tasting Experience in Istanbul - My sister and I recently participated in a private wine tasting tour in Istanbul, led by Andrea, who was indeed a delightful guide. Unfortunately, the charm of our guide could not compensate for the overall dismal quality of the tour, which cost us €458.
The tour took us to three wine bars, all of which were hidden in dreary back alleys that one could hardly associate with a premium experience. The establishments were not only lackluster but shockingly subpar, especially when considering the hefty fee. The supposed highlight, a “rooftop bar,” was merely a cramped balcony overlooking grimy buildings, far from the enchanting city vistas one might expect.
Reflecting on what we received versus the cost, the disparity is stark. With such an amount, we could have indulged in several bottles of fine champagne or enjoyed a variety of premium experiences elsewhere. Instead, we spent our limited and valuable time navigating through the most uninviting parts of Istanbul, tasting wines that did not live up to any standard of quality. While I understand that the Turkish wine scene is still evolving, the level of quality offered was unacceptable for the price charged.
This experience was not just disappointing—it was a stark reminder that high costs do not always equate to high quality. I hope this feedback prompts a reevaluation of the pricing and choice of venues to better reflect the true value and potential of Istanbul’s wine tasting tours.
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