ボスポラス海峡生まれ: 3 つの異なる水辺の地区を探索

We were really looking forward to this tour and it didn't disappoint. The breadth of tasting, location and local cultural knowledge was even better than we'd hoped for, all led by our brilliant guide Basak. Do not eat breakfast before you go as there is a constant supply of food all day. We were totally stuffed by the end! We tried foods we never would have had we been exploring on our own, and we learnt a huge amount about the background to food choices in Istanbul. Wonderful. Highly recommend.

Fascinating walk and slice of life in three very different Istanbul neighborhoods -- Besiktas, Uskudar and Kuzguncuk. Besiktas is a vibrant, youthful neighborhood with lots of great breakfast places; Kuzguncuk is slightly quieter with lots of art galleries; Uskudar is a bustling waterside neighborhood with a huge fish market. Our guide Kadir was friendly and knowledgeable and happy to talk about all things Istanbul, from the specifics of the food to how to manage daily life in a city so huge. My only criticism is that there was, if anything, too much food! We felt bad about leaving so much on the plate by the end of the tour. But the overall experience was excellent and I'd happily do trips with Kadir or with Culinary Backstreets again.

Engaging visit to local neighborhoods of Istanbul with stops at a variety of family run restaurants and shops. The food samples were wonderful, both in quality and variety, as well as giving insight to Istanbul food culture. Esin was just lovely - charming and knowledgeable and fun! Highly recommended.

Probably one of the best food tours I have done. Esin was wonderful. So passionate about Istanbul and it's food. She took us to many tiny hidden places as well larger ones. Lots of stories about the history as well. Just loved our day.

Gonca was knowledgeable, accommodating, and charming. I had been through some of the neighborhoods before, but I had missed so much on my own!

We had a great time on our tour with Ugur. We learned a lot about Turkish foods and had the pleasure of exploring multiple different neighborhoods. We especially loved the tree-lined neighborhood across the Bosphorus where we enjoyed mezze upstairs in a small homestyle restaurant. Every bite we had on the tour was delicious and it was the perfect amount of food (skip breakfast!).

Our guide, Gonca, was positively outstanding. This was my first BS Culinary tour, but will not be my last based on this experience. It’s fascinating how much can be learned about a people, history and culture through their food. Not only the content, but the manner in which it is procured, prepared and consumed. We learned when, how and with whom different culinary treats are enjoyed. Our guide was sublimely gifted in conveying such information-and in providing copious amounts of varied and delicious food and drink. We participated on our first full day in Istanbul and it was so informative about neighborhoods, transportation, safety, and of course food!

Tuğçe was an absolutely amazing guide — she made the whole experience phenomenal! Every stop on the tour had such delicious food, the neighborhoods we explored were incredibly charming, and we learned so much about Turkey. On top of all of that, the ferry ride was lovely. We will definitely be taking more Culinary Backstreets tours based on our excellent experience in Istanbul!

This was the absolute best food tour we have ever done. Esin was knowledgeable, thoughtful,well informed and articulate, taking us to multiple different places and looking after us incredibly well. We had a total experience of almost everything possible!! I couldnt speak highly enough f this tour...I just wish they were all this good!!

A wonderful way to discover the charms of Istanbul and its people!