Only in Izmir: Exploring the Seaside City’s Culinary Traditions

Izmir, Turkey

6 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

What's Included

Breakfast
Lunch
Snacks
Soda/Pop

Private transportation

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

904. Sokak
Konak, 904. Sk., 35360 Konak/İzmir, Türkiye
Main entrance gate of the Hisar Mosque

End point

Hisarönü tatlıcısı- KONAK
Konak, 902. Sk. No:5, 35400 Konak/İzmir, Türkiye
Sedir Tea Room

Operating hours
.9:30 am

Itinerary

Basmane Garı

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Izmir

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Hisaronu

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.5

based on 17 reviews

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Excellent day

Jacqueline_R, Jun 2025

Excellent day exploring the sights of Izmir. Well organised and a great variety of traditional food. We had 14 stops and each was well coordinated and our guide seemed to know everyone! Good insight into local customs and traditions and an excellent way to spend a day. You certainly don’t need breakfast or lunch if you take this tour.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you for the great review! We're so happy to hear that your day in Izmir was both delicious and insightful. It sounds like you really embraced the full experience — 14 stops is no small feat, and we’re glad you came hungry! We take pride in working with guides who have deep roots in their cities and strong relationships with the people and places they introduce to our guests — it’s wonderful to know that came through in your tour. And yes, skipping breakfast and lunch is absolutely the right call! Don’t forget to check out your Culinary Backstreets Passport on our website to see your new Izmir stamp — and hopefully, we’ll see you again in another city soon! Warm wishes, The Culinary Backstreets Team

At the end of the tour you will be full. And not just with delicious food, but with fantastic memories.

Tatjana_M, Mar 2025

Great way to get to know the city, if you want to see more than images on touristic posters and taste more than food on touristic menus. You will hear stories, learn some history, meet loveliest local people, have a wonderful walk, and, of course, taste some fantastic food. I was priveleged to have Nuket as my guide, a very knowledgeable and super friendly lady, who walked me through unique places and answered my countless questions. I was very happy with the experience and would highly recommend it.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re so happy to hear that you had such an enriching experience on the Only in Izmir tour. It’s wonderful that the combination of local stories, history, and the chance to meet some of Izmir’s loveliest people made the tour truly special for you. We’re also thrilled that Nuket was able to guide you through the unique spots and provide insightful answers to all your questions. She’s a true gem, and we’re so glad her knowledge and friendly nature made your experience even more memorable! And don’t forget to check out your Culinary Backstreets Passport on our website to see all the stamps you’ve collected! We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another culinary adventure soon!

Highly recommend!

Tina_S, Nov 2024

We had a great food tour of Izmir with our tour guide Nuket. There was so much food offered that we had to skip some of the items. Make sure you start the tour without breakfast and have small samples in order try everything.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thank you for your great review! We’re so glad to hear you had a wonderful time on the Only in Izmir tour with Nuket. Izmir has so many unique and delicious offerings, and we’re thrilled you got to experience it all (even if it meant skipping a few dishes along the way!). We always recommend coming with an empty stomach, and it sounds like you made the most of every tasty bite. We hope your Culinary Backstreets Passport is filling up with memorable flavors from Izmir and beyond! Be sure to check it out on our website to see the stamps you’ve collected!