Taste of Home
Welcome to the Taste of Home Experience 🌍
Istanbul’s first food and community experience is waiting for you! We’ll kick things off with a scenic ferry ride ⛴️offering stunning views of Istanbul as we head to our beloved neighborhood — a place we proudly call home.
✨ Hosted by unique locals, you’ll dive into a world of local food and drinks, tasting all the must-try traditional and hidden flavors. In a relaxed atmosphere, you’ll learn all about Turkish culture 🇹🇷 and meet the amazing people of our neighborhood — all in one unforgettable experience.
💛 Our promise is simple: no matter where you’re from, we’ll make you feel at home and give you a heartfelt introduction to our city.
😋 Come hungry! There will be plenty to discover and try. While food expenses are not included, we’ll treat you to three suprise local snacks.
📖 You’ll also receive our Istanbul Guidebook, filled with everything you need to know before exploring this magical city.
🗺️ You’ll discover all the essentials and hidden gems of the Fener & Balat district — plus enjoy a beautiful ferry ride along the Golden Horn 🚢, right into our neighborhood.
🍽️ Food expenses aren’t included in the price, but we’ll still treat you to four unique local snacks and our favorite secret dessert — on us! Don’t worry, there will be plenty of delicious dishes to discover and try! 😋
🥤 We’ll introduce you to one of our secret local drinks, along with tasty coffee ☕, Turkish tea 🍵, and more that you’re sure to love! (Please note: drinks are not included in the price.)
🚤 The ferry ride to our neighborhood costs just $1 — and you can pay easily with your credit card or Istanbulkart. If you prefer, we can also arrange private pickup and drop-off from any location for an additional cost. Just let us know! 🚗
📸 We’ll capture the coolest photos of you exploring our neighborhood — so you can relive the memories anytime.
⏰ Want to book for a different time? No problem — we’re flexible, just reach out!
Reviews
We had a lovely time with Mehmet, although it was cold and raining it didn’t matter because of the good vibes, laughs, conversation topics and of course tasty food.
I would recommend trying this tour at the beginning of your Istanbul trip.
Don’t hesitate to book this experience, it was our favorite thing in Istanbul!
This was my third time booking an experience. It definitely gives my trips that extra something that you just don’t get everywhere else. I’m not an organised tour kind of person, but these experiences are different. You get an insight into what it’s like to live in Istanbul, a flavour of places and people outside of the typical tourist trail, and a unique hosts to show you around lots of interesting places, without feeling rushed.
Booking the experience was easy, and I appreciated the guidebook with great travel tips for Istanbul. Thank you so much!
This experience is by far the best option if you’re looking for the real and authentic Istanbul away from the common places for tourists. Hasan is not only very knowledgeable and passionate about Istanbul but also very dedicated to make the his neighborhood tour an unforgettable experience. Do yourself a favour and join this experience, you may thank me later. Be prepared to try different dishes and sweet treats.