Private and Guided Istanbul Food Tours​​


Private Istanbul Walking Tours is a women-owned travel company based in Istanbul. We specialize in creating personalized private tours in Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, and throughout Turkey with local and licensed tour guides. Our services include private guided Istanbul food tours, private Istanbul old city museum walking tours, hot air balloon adventures in Cappadocia, Ephesus trips, shore excursions, off-the-beaten-path explorations, shopping tours, Bosphorus yacht tours, airport transfers, multi-day trips, and day trips to Bursa.

Private Istanbul Walking Tours is dedicated to sustainable travel and supporting local businesses and women-owned enterprises. In Istanbul and throughout Turkey, we aim to provide our guests with an unforgettable experience by sharing Turkish culture, gastronomy, history, everyday life, politics, and sports.

Our private, guided, luxurious, and responsible tours and experiences are the perfect way to explore the best of Turkey while making a difference. You'll experience this fantastic country's culture, history, and beauty in a way that few others have. Our tours are tailored to provide a relaxed half-day or full day of entertaining and informative sightseeing, with the flexibility for guests to make changes as they go.

Are you planning to visit Istanbul? We would be delighted to host you for one of our private or guided tours. Our experiences are suitable for all types of travelers, including history lovers, first-time visitors, families, couples, solo travelers, same-sex travelers, and groups of friends. Discover the top-rated museums, off-the-beaten paths, and food tours in Istanbul with the best local tour guides, boasting 100% excellent reviews on TripAdvisor and Viator.

A ship in the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul Tours

Napoleon Bonaparte once said: "If the world were a single state, Istanbul would be its capital." There's a lot to see and do in Istanbul. We want to share the culture and history of Istanbul with you in a way you’ll never forget. Private Istanbul Walking Tours is not like every other tour company. We specialize in escorted excursions and private tours of Istanbul, uncovering a unique land of contrast, art, gastronomy, culture, and ‘duende’ – getting to the heart of Istanbul you never knew. #privateistanbultours #guidedistanbultours #p

Traditional Turkish breakfast in Istanbul

Food Tours

Experience a unique culinary journey through the vibrant streets of Istanbul with our Istanbul Food Tours. Explore the rich tapestry of flavors that make Turkish cuisine truly extraordinary. Our knowledgeable guides will lead you through bustling markets, hidden gems, and iconic eateries, allowing you to indulge in the diverse and delectable dishes that the city has to offer.#istanbulfoodtours #luxuryistanbultours #femaletourguideinistanbul #femaleguidedtoursinistanbul

Private and guided Cappadocia tours

Turkey Trips

Our offices are located all over Turkey, providing local expertise and support at any time of the day. We thoroughly vet every aspect of your journey and have firsthand knowledge gained over a lifetime of travel. We understand the importance of your peace of mind and invest the necessary time to ensure every care has been taken. Only then can you truly relax and enjoy your trip to Turkey? Ready to discover Turkey with us?#turkeytours #turkeytrips #luxurytraveladvisor

Did you know that an average advertising campaign emits around 5.4 tons of carbon, while on average, a broad-leaf tree will offset around 1 ton of carbon during its lifetime? 
At Private Istanbul Walking Tours, we’re committed to sustainability. We're delighted to announce that from 2022, every purchase made through #privateistanbulwalkingtours will help our community plant trees at no extra cost to you. We’ve partnered with environment organization #TEMA to plant trees with every purchase made via our website and online channels. Each month, they'll be planting native and diverse trees in Turkey.
We know this isn’t the only thing we need to do, but it’s a tangible step that can scale with us as we grow. We want to take responsibility for playing our part in tackling the most significant threat to our generation.