We absolutely loved our food tour with Didi, she was really friendly and showed us great Turkish food that we would have otherwise missed. There was nothing more I would… read more have expected. Be sure to turn up hungry, the amount of food you are given is beyond satisfying, you’ll need a big walk after to burn it off!

  Didi leads an amazing 4 hour tour throughout Istanbul’s old town. She shared knowledgeable insights of the food, culture, and history of the area. Would definitely recommend!

  This tour was really wonderful. Our guideDuden was amazing, fun and knowledgeable. She made sure everyone felt welcome and included and really showed us an insider’s knowledge of the local… read more food. We ate truly delicious and authentic food.

  Such a good way to visit some of the amazing food sites of the city, and also uncovering lots of hidden gems we wouldn’t have found otherwise. Food was some… read more of the best we’ve had on our whole trip!

  Didi was very nice and took us around the city trying new foods. She even gave us recommendations for our next day. Good snacks throughout!

  We loved this tour! The food was delicious and there was lots of everything. Didem, our guide, was simply wonderful. She was friendly and informative and shared some helpful background… read more and perspective on Turkish culture, both historically and today. She made an effort to answer every question brought up by the tour group and taught us a lot about Istanbul.

  This was such a great experience! The guide took us to so many cool places, many were “off the map”. We ate very well and saw some great places, and… read more everything was included! It really helped us acclimate to the city since it was our first time. It’s definitely worth the money!!

  Didem was an excellent tour guide! Communication before the tour and the meet-up description was great, which gave me peace of mind as I was a solo traveler, and it… read more was my first time in Istanbul. The tour was very well planned and organized. The selection of places where we had meals and snacks was authentic and gave an excellent overview of Turkish cuisine and culture. I highly recommend this experience!

  Didi was a fantastic guide! She was very knowledgeable about Turkey’s history and of course food culture, but in a very relaxed and friendly way. We loved every stop and… read more tasting and definitely felt as though we were taken to less touristy places.

  Didem was amazing and the tour gave me an insider’s view of the city. She took us to places I would have never found on my own. She’s nice and… read more has lots of stories and anecdotes to tell!

  We tried a lot of great local foods and had a great conversation while walking. Good way to experience Istanbul outside of the major places.

  Host was very knowledgeable and friendly, we had really good time and was good to see parts of the city we would never have seen as tourists, thank you.

  Great tour I got to learn so much about the history of turkey our tour guide (Didem) was so knowledgeable and worldly also her friend (Ozgur) very educated and nice… read more
I highly recommend this tour

  Amazing tour!
I booked super last minute during a 24h layover in Istanbul, in order to get to know the city.
Our guide was amazing and she really made it feel… read more personalized. We tried some delicious foods and learned about the history of the city, the cuisine, and her own experience growing up German/Turkish.
Also met some awesome people along the way which just added to the experience .
Highly recommend!

  We had the most fantastic tour with Didem! She was so knowledgeable and took the time to get to know each of us and our interests. The food was delicious… read more and well-planned — the highlight for us was the baklava. Highly recommend the full tour that includes both the Europe and Asia sides.
Thank you, Didem, for an amazing experience!

  Ozcan is a real professional and was really great and keeping everyone engaged throughout the entire tour. So full by the end of it but also so worth it!

  very nice and funny guide, but don’t expect to get a lot of food. a few bites of pide, kebab and one baklava. we expected more with that many good… read more reviews

  The food was not as good as I was hoping for. We avoided places which had a big crowd, but it looked like those places had better food. The pizza,… read more donnet kebab and coffee places we went was just ok. The turkish delight place was good.

  We had the pleasure of going on a fantastic food tour in Istanbul, led by Didem. She expertly guided us across the city, introducing us to an array of delicious… read more local food that was a treat to the taste buds. Didem was not only friendly but also incredibly knowledgeable, adding depth to our culinary adventure. This tour is something I would highly recommend to others. It’s a delightful way to experience Istanbul and its rich culture.

  Ozcan was the great host. Super friendly and would literally ask us if we are tired and we will take some pause in between. Such a great guy with great… read more energy!! Highly recommend this experience with him.

  Volkan was super personable and a great story-teller! This was almost like a history tour, but with the added bonus of food. Absolutely loved it and would highly recommend, especially… read more for your first day in Istanbul!!!

  We had a great time on this food tour, and learned so much about the culture of the city, all while trying lots of different foods. As vegetarians, we were… read more accommodated for and had a chance to try almost everything (or had suitable alternatives)

  We had an incredible time on this tour! We tried so many delicious Turkish dishes, and Didem is a wonderful host. She also gave us many recommendations for our remaining… read more time in Turkey. Highly recommend booking this tour.

  This was an absolutely amazing tour! The food was great, everything was timed and spaced really well, and I was really happy overall with everything. Thank you!

  Booked the experience for me and my fiancee whilst visiting Istanbul. We definitely enjoyed our day on the tour, and got to try various cuisines at places we never would… read more have found if left to our own devices. Would recommend booking this experience if you get the chance.

  Fun trip! Great stories of Istanbul food / restaurants / history. Had the chance to try breakfast, Turkish delight, doner, kebab, baklava – so much fun!

  Didem gave us a wonderful tour of the local food and places around the o ld city of Istanbul. We were able to explore different varieties of delicacies and specialties… read more of Turkish food and also learn about the culture and customs in a very immersive way. Didem was awesome with story telling and providing more context on every thing we did on the tour. The locations picked for the tour were so rich of culture and history. Highly recommend the tour!! You won’t regret it. Thanks a lot. It was a highlight of our trip

  Great experience all around. Really didn’t expect to learn as much outside of the food-based experience. Our host Muti was very kind and knowledgeable

  Great intro to Isanbul! Our guide was very approachable and knowledgeable! It’s a great way to try traditional Turkish dishes, learn about the culture, and see some famous sights. Unfortunately… read more we were unable to try the sober due to a long line but all the other stops were enjoyable

  Fascinating culinary exploration of Istanbul’s rich history spanning from Ottoman delicacies to today’s Turkish street side delights.
Our host Didi shared the history of Pide, Turkish coffee, Turkish delights, doner… read more kebap and baklava and took us to family owned businesses that have prepared these foods for many generations.
Didi shared her personal history in Istanbul and about the changing fabric of society in this metropolitan melting pot of east and west.
We left the tour inspired, full of knowledge and food!