The 10 Tastings of Istanbul With Locals: Private Food Tour
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355 Ratings
Beyoğlu
Indulge in a private food tour of Istanbul and delight in 10 mouthwatering tastings selected by locals. Explore the city's culinary scene, savor traditional dishes, and experience the vibrant culture. A must for foodies!
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cicek Pasaji - A historic passageway originally called the Cité de Péra, is a famous historic passage on İstiklal Avenue in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul featuring ornate architecture, shops and cafes. Start your food journey of Istanbul learning more about Cicek Pasaji.
    This tour includes 10 food and drink tastings. Your local host has hand-picked each one of the tastings based on their love for food, and knowledge of the city. Enjoy only the most authentic bites the city has to offer!

  • Avrupa Pasaji - Also known as Passage d’Europe, this a historical shopping arcade considered one of the oldest passages in Istanbul. You will try most traditional bites just around the corner of this passage.
    A food tour in Istanbul would not be complete without the most typical and beloved dishes in town. Enjoy a bite of the ultimate classics, Turkish delight and dürüm and taste them in their true local flavor!

  • Aga Hamami - The oldest Turkish bath in Istanbul built especially for the Sultan and his sons. visit it from outside and hear stories from a local in between your food stops.
    This tour is more than just food, it’s a cultural experience! In between food stops, discover city highlights for a well-rounded experience that will satisfy your appetite for Istanbul. From food, drinks, must-sees and local hot spots; this tour has everything on the menu!

What's Included
  • 10 Food & Drinks Tastings
  • Vegetarian alternatives
  • Private Tour
  • Local Guide
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance tickets to the attractions - we will visit them from the outside
Additional Information

Embark on an exclusive gastronomic adventure through Istanbul’s vibrant food culture with a private food tour. Embark on a delectable exploration as you sample 10 of the local favorites, encompassing savory, sweet, and native beverages; this expedition guarantees to gratify all culinary explorers!

Indulge in tastings that reflect the essence of local cuisine, hand-selected by an enthusiastic local guide with a penchant for food like Durum and Turkish Delight. But that’s not all! This tour is more than just a sensory feast; it offers a cultural immersion! Amid food destinations, you’ll also encounter city landmarks thus making this experience a harmonious blend that will fulfill every culinary enthusiast.

The 10 Tastings Private Food Tour™ by Withlocals is a flagship tour available in significant cities around the globe. We collaborate with devoted local guides who receive a fair compensation. We boost local economies by promoting exclusively local produce and restrict over-tourism by accommodating only small, non-invasive groups. Our tours promote carbon neutrality and veer off from conventional tourist trails.

  • PRIVATE TOUR: only you & your local guide
  • Includes city highlights in between food stops
  • Alternatives offered for those with dietary restrictions
Location
Espressolab Cihangir
Sıraselviler Caddesi
in front of the Espresso Lab Cihangir
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Catchourdrift
Apr 19, 2024
The highlight of our trip, thanks Emre! - We were lucky enough to get Emre as our guide and had the most fantastic time! We experienced amazing Turkish food off the beaten path, sprinkled with insightful bits of history along the way, and most importantly Emre’s warm, relaxed and friendly personality. The tour is so well put together, the time just flies and we didn’t want it to end! Could not recommend this tour enough. We don’t usually like organised tours, but we were keen to experience the best food Istanbul has to offer. Emre was also very helpful in recommending great places to eat during our stay, which did not disappoint!!
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Sunshine28574119319
Apr 19, 2024
Perfect Afternoon - Wow! Gülce was our fabulous guide for a food tour in Istanbul. She skilfully guided us through busy and quiet areas trying a wonderful mix of local and authentic food. Gũlce was very knowledgeable not only about food but she also included fascinating stories about the areas we were moving through. Highly recommend Gülce as a guide!!
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U5701frellens
Apr 19, 2024
Fantastic Istanbul food tour with Emre from By Locals - Emre took me and my husband on a private 10-tastings food tour of Istanbul. Not only did he take us to very local places (including a place where Anthony Bourdain visited), he gave us an incredible overview about Istanbul and its history delivered in a very enthusiastic, exuberant way. Emre is passionate about Istanbul, it’s food scene and history. He is incredibly personable, warm, informative and smart. His dedication shows in everything he does. He took photographs of us, and at the end on the last stop, planned out an itinerary of things to do for our last day. He sent me restaurants and places to visit via What’s App complete with location links. He even recommended his favorite restaurant In Istanbul overlooking the water. We made a reservation there and had an incredible dinner there the night after our food tour. Emre really seems to care that his clients have a great experience in Istanbul. He even texted me the last night of our stay (day after the food tour) to make sure we had a chance to visit the places he recommended and to see how our day had gone. I couldn’t recommend him more! If you have a chance to take this tour with Emre, you won’t be disappointed!
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Alison
Apr 19, 2024
Foodie Delight! - Ahmed provided us with one of the best food tasting tours we have done on our travels. His communication with us before the tour was excellent and this followed through to the evening of food tasting. He is relaxed and insightful and tailors the tastings to your preferences. It is a great introduction to your time in Istanbul. He also made recommendations for places to eat during our stay and provided interesting cultural background to places we passed on the tasting tour.
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Julieknowles2
Apr 19, 2024
Our food tour with Emre was wonderful! - My husband and I went on a food tour with Emre and I can't say enough good things about it. We ate so many different foods that were delicious and he also gave us a wealth of information about the area (Cihangir). We were stuffed by the end, but it was well worth it. If you love food, choose Emre!
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Steven_e
Apr 18, 2024
Walking/Eating Tour - A great way to experience local cuisines and discover new areas of the city that otherwise we would not have found. Deniz our guide was great company and very knowledgable with any questions we had. Would recommend to anyone coming.
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John_s
Apr 16, 2024
Great experience. - Mere was a superb tour host and really knew Istanbul's sites and the best food places. He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and had great stories to tell. He was great.
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Gautammajumdar
Apr 14, 2024
The Hidden Gastro Delights of Istanbul - Emre took my wife and I on three hour food tasting tour starting near Taksim square. The tasting items and the route was carefully planned. We started with some delightful cheeses and ended with one of the best Turkish coffees I have ever had. In between there were delicious specialties like rice and mussels cooked together and Turkish Pide. Emre was a fount of information and it was obvious he took pride in both being a foodie and a son of Istanbul. He had also previously provided guidance on some highly recommended eating places. I would strongly recommend Emre for his knowledge, friendly style and professionalism.
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Neal_o
Apr 11, 2024
Great food tasting but challenging to walk - Our guide, Muhammad, was good at explaining what foods we were eating. He contacted us ahead of time WhatsApp so we could easily connect. We stopped at different places where we tried different things that that particular restaurant specialized in. He even had restaurants suggesting for afterwards. The main challenge for us was getting to the meeting point which was on a steep street from the tram stop. The sidewalk kept disappearing and switching sides of the street. Take a taxi to get there!
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Crazytravel
Apr 9, 2024
Fantastic food tour with Emre - We had an awesome day with Emre. He is very friendly and speaks perfect English. He took us 'off the beaten track' to local places we would never have had the confidence to explore. Great selection of food and Emre is extremely knowledgeable about both the food and Istanbul, being himself from the city. Many thanks Emre!
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