This tour was excellent. I wish that I had done it when we first arrived in Istanbul rather than the end. It was very good value for money and covered not only the wide range of Turkish, but the social and historical context. Our guide, Gonca took us to many small, local businesses. I had the best Manti on the tour that I had tasted in Turkiye.
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Hello, and thank you for sharing this wonderful review of your time in Istanbul. We are so glad you enjoyed exploring the city's rich history and daily life while visiting these small, local businesses. Thank you for supporting these unsung heroes of the kitchen and helping us preserve invaluable culinary traditions.
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MtAiryAve
October 9, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent experience
This tour was a wonderful experience. Benoit is an incredibly knowledgeable and delightful guide. The range of food choices accompanied by fascinating history was excellent, as was the pacing of the tour. I would highly recommend this slightly off the beaten track neighborhood tour to really understand the depth of Istanbul history
事業者からの返答
Thank you for the review. We are thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience exploring the depth of Istanbul's history with us. Thank you for supporting the unsung heroes of the kitchen and helping us preserve these invaluable culinary traditions. Your visit helps sustain the traditional, family-run spots that are the true heartbeat of the city.
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147bmh
October 4, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Food with a story
Second tour with Backstreets (first was in Porto) and again was the highlight of the trip. Remziye‘s knowledge of food and the history of the area was fascinating and the day flew by. It was like hanging out with an old friend.
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Thank you for the wonderful review and for joining us again on another culinary journey. We are thrilled that your time exploring Istanbul's neighborhoods felt like catching up with an old friend, as building those authentic human connections is at the heart of our walks. Thank you for helping us support the local families and unsung heroes who preserve these beautiful culinary traditions.
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Jessica_S
October 4, 2026 · via Viator
This is an authentic...
This is an authentic neighborhood food tour. If you want to avoid trendy and international, this tour takes you to hyper local establishments. Small family run establishments that have existed awhile with local customers. Quality food ingredients and traditional preparation methods. Our guide was a bonus. Ibrahim is an educated architect and well read historian so we got to many diverse conversations on culture that involved good but much beyond that as well. Highly recommended
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OnAir35450075883
October 3, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Fun food and walking tour
We had a great day, our guide Ibrahim was very personable and also quite knowledgeable . He took us around to try many different local foods and also talked about the neighborhoods and food inspirations. We really enjoyed our time on the tour.
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Thank you for this wonderful review and for spending the day exploring with us. We are so glad Ibrahim could share the neighborhood's history and local food inspirations with you. Thank you for supporting these unsung culinary heroes and helping us preserve their incredible traditions.
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andrewbX3820HE
September 28, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Fantastic tour of the backstreets of Istanbul !
Fantastic tour of an out of the way part of Istanbul (literally the backstreets !). Don't think we came across another tourist. Food was wonderful, our host was simply the best, super friendly and a wealth of information on the food we were eating and the history of where it came from and how it evolved. Highly recommended, would love to give it 6 stars
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Thank you for the wonderful review! We are so glad you enjoyed stepping away from the tourist paths to experience the daily life and complex history of Istanbul. Thank you for supporting the unsung heroes of the kitchen and helping us preserve these invaluable culinary traditions. We would love to share another meal and story with you in the future.
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R5802NXmohamedo
September 6, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
A tour to remember
I’ve been a fan of Culinary Backstreets for about 12 years now. I wanted to start by saying how much I’ve loved following their work. Their reviews helped me discover cities across 4 continents, they’ve never really been just about food. They’ve opened up histories, cultures, neighbourhoods, and sometimes even politics in ways that have made me see and experience cities differently.
I finally decided to join them in person for a walking tour, and it was up to my expectations, if not more!
Benoit, our tour guide, is a wealth of information about food, its history, evolution, the communities that shared it and evolved it, and where to eat the best version of it. He is an expert in weaving layers of history, politics and personal stories into an engagin, delicious and easy to digest meal. The places he took us to were all top quality and the items he selected were very interesting and delicious.
Thanks benoit and the Culinary Backstreets team. I really value your passion for your city and for the work you make. I will definetly be back :)
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Thank you for the wonderful review and for following our journey across the globe for so many years! We are thrilled that your first walking tour lived up to your expectations and that you enjoyed exploring the city's complex history and flavors with us. Your continued support means the world to our team and to the local culinary heroes who work hard to preserve these precious neighborhood traditions.
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isaacgY4591MZ
September 5, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Kurtulus food tour
Duygu was very knowledgeable and helpful. Cannot recommend enough!
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Thank you for the wonderful review. We are so glad that Duygu was able to guide you through the beautiful complexity of the city's food culture. Thank you for supporting Istanbul's unsung heroes and helping us preserve these cherished culinary traditions.
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abechen2026
September 5, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Duygu knows her stuff
She was great. Was also a good history lesson of the neighborhood and country. Would recommend for those who want to know the why behind the food.
事業者からの返答
Thank you for the wonderful review and for exploring the rich history of the neighborhood with us. We are thrilled that you enjoyed learning the deeper stories behind the food. Your support helps us continue our mission of Honest Tourism, uplifting the unsung heroes of the kitchen and preserving these cherished culinary traditions.
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Lachlan2078
September 1, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
A wander off the beaten track
We spent a delightful afternoon roaming the streets and alleyways of Kurtulus with Dee. She introduced us to a world we would never have found by ourselves - the best bakeries, delicatessens, coffee shops, farmers market and more. Highly recommended to those with an adventurous palate and a desire to try a more authentic local experience.
事業者からの返答
Thank you for the wonderful review and for taking the time to explore with us. We are thrilled that you enjoyed roaming the neighborhood and meeting the unsung heroes of the local food scene. Your adventurous palate helps us support these traditional family-run spots and preserve their vital culinary traditions.
