Istanbul Food on Foot Tour

We had an absolutely amazing day with Gamze our tour guide. We visited so many places, both foodie destinations and tourist attractions. Gamze is so passionate and knowledgeable about Istanbul and Turkey overall and was very friendly and warm. We tried so many different foods - Turkish coffee, profiteroles, desserts, salads, wraps, sesame bagels, tea, and of course many types of Turkish delight. Such a wonderful tour, a real highlight of our trip.

Kemal exceeded our expectations and deserves special thanks. He immediately put us at ease with his friendly, welcoming personality. Kemal provided a wealth of information on local customs and traditions associated with the food we enjoyed from why Turkish tea is served in a tulip-shaped glass to the history behind a famous baklava bakery. We enjoyed soup, excellent bread & kebabs, Turkish pizza and more, served in small cafes and shops frequented by locals. A great storyteller, Kemal never hesitated to patiently answer our questions with a smile and an occasional brief history lesson. And we were particularly impressed with his genuine pride in his country. Bottom line, Kemal's knowledge of the history of Turkish food and related historical events made this a tour to remember.