Taste of Istanbul
Welcome to the Taste of Istanbul 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 four surprise local snacks.
📍 Location: Fener/Balat
✨ Highlights / Key Points:
⛴️ Scenic ferry ride with panoramic Istanbul views
😋 Taste local & hidden food gems
🇹🇷 Learn about Turkish culture & community
💛 Meet friendly local hosts
📖 Receive an exclusive Istanbul Guidebook
✅ What’s Included:
- Local host guidance & storytelling
- Four surprise local snacks
❌ What’s Not Included:
- Additional food & drinks beyond the included snacks
- Transportation to the meeting point
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.