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Istanbul Private Wine Tasting Tour Through 3 City Wineries

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Destination: Türkiye, İstanbul, Istanbul
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  • 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Istanbul
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Enjoy a private wine tasting Istanbul tour through 3 charming city wineries hosted by certified wine experts.

During this private Istanbul winery tour you will discover local grapes specific to Turkey. Wine tasting includes 6 wines handpicked by your private professional sommelier, local bites and a cheese platter.

Your personal sommelier will tell you all about wine making traditions in Turkey and the specifics of different regions. You will learn about native grapes while tasting different wines from all around the country.

You will get plenty of advice on how to pick your personal favorite Turkish wine bottle and what goes best with traditional Turkish dishes!

During this private wine tasting tour you will get insights into centuries old wine culture in Turkey that is overlooked by many travelers. This is a truly authentic and memorable private tour!

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Beyoglu, Merkez Bankası Karşısı Arme Elektrik Tic Ltd Şti, Istanbul 34100 Turkiye

This is a tasting tour that takes place in the historical Beyoglu neighborhood. The tour is focused on the wineries and local wines. Here you will visit 3 different wine restaurants and learn about local grapes from the local and certified wine experts.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Istiklal Caddesi, Istiklal Street Taksim Beyoglu, Istanbul Turkiye

During the wineries tour, you will pass by the famous Istiklal street which is the main avenue in the city, known for active nightlife, restaurants and shopping centers.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Galata Tower, Buyuk Hendek Cad. 2, Istanbul Turkiye

While walking from winery to winery we will pass by Galata tower, one of the iconic historical places in the Galata neighborhood. The tower now functions as a museum and is a great spot for a panoramic pictures.

Stop At: Cihangir, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

A busy and contemporary neighborhood home to local restaurants, galleries, boutique fashion shops, and wine restaurants. Here you will visit one of the most famous wine bars with an extensive wine collection and beloved by locals for generations.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Galata, Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

Galata district was established by Genois and Venetians. The atmosphere of the district reminiscence the old days and reflects in the architecture of the buildings and small alleys. Here you will visit an atmospheric local winery for your final wine-tasting stop!

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Cicek Pasaji, Huseyinaga Mh Beyoglu, Istanbul Turkiye

Beautiful passage from the 19th century is a charming restaurant with a special aura

Pass By: St. Anthony of Padua Church, Tomtom, İstiklal Cd. No:171, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

You will pass by charming churches on Istiklal avenue, rich with history and charming aura

Pass By: Madame Tussauds Istanbul, Grand Pera AVM, Istanbul 34440 Turkiye

The famous vax figure museum is also located in Istanbul! We will pass this charming place on our way!

Pass By: Roman Catholic Church of Santa Maria Draperis, Tomtom, İstiklal Cd. No:215, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

Admire old Christian churches during a pleasent walk between the churches!

Pass By: Galatasaray High School (Galatasaray Lisesi), Istiklal Caddesi, Istanbul Turkiye

Galatasaray high school is one of the oldest in town, located in the heart of the city, it is a beautiful and monumental building.

Pass By: Pera Museum, Mesrutiyet Cad. No.65 Tepebaşı, Istanbul 34443 Turkiye

Iconic museum with a great selection of masterpieces from different centuries and an impressive art collection.

Pass By: Galata Mevlevi Museum, Sahkulu Mah. Galip Dede Cad. No:15 Beyoğlu, Istanbul 34420 Turkiye

Galata Mevlevi museum is a historical school for the famous spiritual dances of dervishes. A beautiful place to visit during your stay in Istanbul

Inclusions
  • 6 wine tastings per person
  • Private experienced guide - sommelier
  • Private experience
  • Vegetarian alternatives available
  • Hotel or port pick-up
  • Local cheese platter
  • Small bites paired with your wine tasting menu

Exclusions
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    Departure Point

    Galatasaray Lisesi, Kuloğlu, İstiklal Cd. No:159, 34430 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
    Traveler pickup is offered
    Please indicate your hotel for a pick-up in Galata or Cihangir areas

    Ports

    • Galataport Istanbul, Kılıçali Paşa Mah. Meclis-i Mebusan Cad. No: 8 İç Kapı No: 102, Kılıçali Paşa, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye


    Return Details

    Tophane, Hacımimi, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    3 hours 30 minutes


    User's Reviews

    U111heatherd

    24 Apr, 2024

    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!!

    Setareh_K

    13 Apr, 2024

    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.

    MHMonicaH

    08 Apr, 2024

    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!

    cf288

    24 Feb, 2024

    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!

    Aylin34

    11 Sep, 2023

    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

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    Excellent Wine Tasting Experience

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    Amazing wine tasting walk in Istanbul

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    Fantastic guide, delicious food and wine!

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    Unique, original and super fun! Totally worth it!

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