Hi, I'm Alp.
Hello 😊 I was born and raised in Istanbul and have spent most of my life in this beautiful city. I’m a licensed tour guide, a culinary-arts graduate, and a self-taught musician with a love for 60s rock and experimental music. These days, I’m especially into home cooking and exploring Istanbul’s thriving food and local art scene. As an urban explorer at heart, I love discovering every nook and cranny of the city I live in. Inspired by a street art tour I joined when I was studying abroad in Melbourne, I decided to become a tour guide and help travelers create memorable experiences in my hometown Istanbul. Nowadays, I mainly host street art walks and food tasting tours in lesser known corners of Istanbul, while also offering historical landmark tours tailored for first-time visitors. I’m always excited to show my guests Istanbul beyond the typical routes and take them on a journey through my city's colorful backstreets and unique flavors. Message me and let’s explore the rhythm of Istanbul together 🙋🏻♂️
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This was our second tour with Alp. He is thoughtful, patient and easy to engage. His English is excellent and he has a wicked sense of humor. We found…
We’ve been on many food tours in many countries but Alp was the first guide who took us to a restaurant and ordered food which he ate with us. It wasn…
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Hello 😊 I was born and raised in Istanbul and have spent most of my life in this beautiful city. I’m a licensed tour guide, a culinary-arts graduate, and a self-taught musician with a love for 60s rock and experimental music. These days, I’m especially into home cooking and exploring Istanbul’s thriving food and local art scene. As an urban explorer at heart, I love discovering every nook and cranny of the city I live in. Inspired by a street art tour I joined when I was studying abroad in Melbourne, I decided to become a tour guide and help travelers create memorable experiences in my hometown Istanbul. Nowadays, I mainly host street art walks and food tasting tours in lesser known corners of Istanbul, while also offering historical landmark tours tailored for first-time visitors. I’m always excited to show my guests Istanbul beyond the typical routes and take them on a journey through my city's colorful backstreets and unique flavors. Message me and let’s explore the rhythm of Istanbul together 🙋🏻♂️
My tours in Istanbul
6 private, fully personalized experiences
Alternative Istanbul: Street Art Tour on the Asian Side
5.0•126 reviews€66 pp • 3 hoursHighlights & Hidden Gems of Istanbul
4.9•883 reviews€55 pp • 3 hoursThe 10 Tastings of Istanbul: Kadikoy
5.0•140 reviews€81 pp • 3 hoursWithlocals Your Way! - Istanbul City Tour
4.9•1,865 reviews€49 pp • 3 hoursThe 10 Tastings of Istanbul
5.0•629 reviews€81 pp • 3 hoursCity Kickstart Tour: Istanbul
4.9•1,338 reviews€34 pp • 1.5 hours
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Reviews
5.0 ★ · 402 reviews- Jonathan13 October 2026 · Alternative Istanbul: Street Art Tour on the Asian SideReally Good Guide
This was our second tour with Alp. He is thoughtful, patient and easy to engage. His English is excellent and he has a wicked sense of humor. We found…
- Jonathan11 October 2026 · The 10 Tastings of IstanbulEngaging
We’ve been on many food tours in many countries but Alp was the first guide who took us to a restaurant and ordered food which he ate with us. It wasn…
- Lara11 October 2026 · The 10 Tastings of IstanbulTrue insight and local flavor
The food culinary tour itself was very well curated and thought out. We left every single one of the dishes, even the mystery ones where we had to gue…
- Bonnie and Bill9 October 2026 · The 10 Tastings of Istanbul: KadikoyAlp is a definitel 10 🩷
We had a wonderful 10 tastings tour in Kadakoy with Alp. He started by giving us very detailed directions on how to get to the meeting place from the …