Amazing tour for curious wine lovers! - Such an amazing wine tasting tour! Andrea was super knowledgable on Turkish wines (she literally wrote the book on Turkish wines!) and helped us pick out wines according to our taste. I try to do a wine tasting in each country I visit, and it was so cool being able to sample native grape varieties with someone with such a deep understanding of the wine making culture of Turkey. The tasting spots were super charming as well. Definitely a highlight of our Istanbul trip!!

Excellent Wine Tasting Experience - We had the pleasure to be guided by Andrea on the streets of Istanbul and into the world of Turkish wines. Andrea is very passionate, knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed visiting three wine bars and tasting wine types still unknown to us at that time. This experience is absolutely worth the price!

Turkish wines - A wonderful, detailed introduction to Turkish wines with the top English speaking expert in the country. Selections were chosen based on our interests (we are natural wine lovers), pre and post tour communication was top, great suggestions for restaurants and showed us an area of the city we fell in love with. Highly recommended, it was a special day for something unique in Istanbul!

Goda our host was very knowledgeable, friendly and professional - Made new friends with group, gained more knowledge about the wine industry. Goda was the perfect host and guide. Her in depth knowledge of the wineries and products was helpful to understand the wines by the regions. Made us feel comfortable with her professional attitude to all our questions

Amazing wine tasting walk in Istanbul - An experience that surprised me and I can whole hearted recommend! I never thought of Turkey as a wine country but I was surprised to learn the rich history of wine in the country and the diversity of grapes that are produced here. Our sommelier Andrea is very knowledgeable. She explained Turkey's rich wine culture and along with her talks we tasted some amazing Turkish wines, both native grapes and international known ones. The three wine bars we visited on our walk had all different vibes what we loved. One was a beautiful historical place, one a small popular bar with a lot of locals and the last one was hidden away in a beautiful wine cellar. My special thanks to Andrea. She was an absolute delight to listen to and we shared some good laughs. Highly recommend this experience!

Fantastic guide, delicious food and wine! - This was a fantastic introduction into Turkish wines. Andrea was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate and easy to talk to. She offered great recommendations on wines as well as some to travel tips for Istanbul (for the best food, wine and views). The venues visited were great with a good selection of snacks offered throughout the tour. While it may seem a bit expensive compared to other similar tours, the quality is next to none and will not easily be beaten. It was a great way to get the lay of the man’s and ease into Istanbul. Would highly recommend!

a great experience with great memories - the unique side of the tour was to experience the city where I lived for years in a different and exciting way. I would 100 % recommend it to all wine lovers and also friends who want to taste local and notable spots in Istanbul and all over Turkey.

Amazing experience! - If you want to be off the beaten path when in Istanbul, you must book this tour! It offered an amazing experience and we enjoyed it so much! The wines were delicious and the guide very knowledgeable. I will recommend it to all my friends!

Do not miss this! - It was such a delight to learn from Goda! While I enjoy wine, I am still learning, so to come in blind with Turkish wines I felt in good hands! Goda's love for Istanbul comes through in her tour and you leave with a bit of it to cherish (and now I know which wines to look out for on my next visit!). Do not miss the chance to explore Istanbul with Goda and co! Every bit of it is memorable, and the chance to see the city with an insider's perspective makes it all the more enchanting. Make this treat an absolute must on your visit!!!

A Letdown: Overpriced Wine Tasting Experience in Istanbul - My sister and I recently participated in a private wine tasting tour in Istanbul, led by Andrea, who was indeed a delightful guide. Unfortunately, the charm of our guide could not compensate for the overall dismal quality of the tour, which cost us €458. The tour took us to three wine bars, all of which were hidden in dreary back alleys that one could hardly associate with a premium experience. The establishments were not only lackluster but shockingly subpar, especially when considering the hefty fee. The supposed highlight, a “rooftop bar,” was merely a cramped balcony overlooking grimy buildings, far from the enchanting city vistas one might expect. Reflecting on what we received versus the cost, the disparity is stark. With such an amount, we could have indulged in several bottles of fine champagne or enjoyed a variety of premium experiences elsewhere. Instead, we spent our limited and valuable time navigating through the most uninviting parts of Istanbul, tasting wines that did not live up to any standard of quality. While I understand that the Turkish wine scene is still evolving, the level of quality offered was unacceptable for the price charged. This experience was not just disappointing—it was a stark reminder that high costs do not always equate to high quality. I hope this feedback prompts a reevaluation of the pricing and choice of venues to better reflect the true value and potential of Istanbul’s wine tasting tours.