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Experience outline

  • Discover Istanbul's vibrant food culture over 3-hours with your host
  • Get what you want out of your private and personalised experience - try the cafes, markets, bazaars and authentic local restaurants
  • Your experience, your pace - stroll through the neighbourhoods grabbing snacks on the go opt for a more indulgent approach, trying a few dishes at one or two restaurants
  • Get a unique insider’s point of view of the city's food scene and authentic local places to eat and drink on the rest of your trip

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

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Reviews

    Feruza was incredible, very kind & inspirational in her history of the city. She took me to some fabulous places to eat & this has been the best tour I have done

    July 2024

    Esther D

    Such a great food tour of local, authentic food. Our guide, Feruza was fantastic. She went above and beyond and fed us well! We enjoyed chatting with her and learning about Turkish Cuisine. Highly recommend her!!

    July 2024

    Tobye L

    A private tour with Djhamel is the way to go! He met us at our hotel, accommodate us in every way from the time of our availability, food to eat, answered questions about Istanbul’s people, trend and culture. It was a great day to experience riding a tram and a ferry to the Asia side of Istanbul. Had various kinds of pides (pizza) and the best part for us was the ice cream at Mado. Djhamel knew who had the best pide and ice cream in town. The ice cream was very thick and creamy!!!! We also got a taste of the stuffed mussels, which was delicious and definitely different from all the mussels I’ve tasted in my life! If you’re a fan of the show, “Friends”, ask Djhamel to take you to this cute and trendy restaurant that has all the Friends’ memorabilia’s. Nice touch. Djhamel knew the best of the best. Even where to sit on the ferry so we can have the best view and learn more about Istanbul’s culture.

    May 2024

    Gigi Y

    We feel we had a full experience in learning not just about Istanbul’s best food but also learned about its culture. Djhamel was very knowledgeable about Barcelona’s people, trend and culture.

    June 2024

    Gigi Y

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Things to know

What’s included

  • A private and personalized experience
  • 3 hours with your host
  • 6-8 tastings of various local food specialities
  • A glass of wine, beer or soft drink
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Meeting point

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks other than the ones included in the experience
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

Cancel 14 days before the experience for a full refund

  • Private experience, tailored to you

  • 3 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: Arabic, Bengali, French, German, Spanish)

  • Your hotel/apartment or any other central location