Istanbul · ISTANBUL FOOD TOURS
Breakfast in Europe, lunch in Asia, and a lot of tea in between. These 15 food walks cover the backstreet meyhanes, the Kadıköy market stalls and the ten-tasting crawls, priced and clear on exactly how hungry to turn up.
5.5-hour Istanbul foodie walk across Europe and Asia by ferry, with Spice Bazaar breakfast, Kadıköy market tastings, and dondurma.
“The tour was great and I enjoyed it a lot. Our guide Feyzanor took us to very good selective traditional Turkish food outlets with amazing tasting food and gave us so much information about the Turkish cuisine and culture. Ten out of ten !!! Bravo !!!”
Guided Turkish food tour in Istanbul with a ferry ride to Kadıköy, 20 tastings, 5 drinks, and panoramic views across two continents.
“This a great tour that I highly recommend especially to those who haven’t been to Istanbul. Our tour guide, Salim, was very accommodating and knowledgeable not only about the different food with sampled but also about the history and information about Turkey. He was able to weave this into the stories and description that he shared throughout the day. There’s a bit of a walk involved throughout the trip which I think is great because you’re able to take a break after each food stop. Make sure to start the tour with an empty stomach cause you will be happily full by the end!Read more”
Small-group Istanbul food tour across Europe and Asia, with two meals plus snacks and hot drinks in Karaköy and Kadıköy.
“Thought Esim did outstanding job. Appreciated the opportunity to try the various food and drink options”
Private 3-hour Istanbul food tour with 10 local tastings in Beyoğlu, plus city highlights near Cicek Pasaji and Avrupa Pasaji.
“So grateful for this tour! We had a great time and tasted lots of great food. So great that we’re doing another one tomorrow!”
4-hour guided Old City tour of Istanbul: Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque and more, plus tea or coffee and bazaar tips.
“So good. Friendly and knowledgeable guide Yasin new his stuff and made already impressive sites even more so. Highly recommend”
Beyoğlu half-day food tour in Istanbul: Galata Bridge, Istiklal Street bites, Çiçek Pasajı sweets, and a funicular ride in English.
“We had a great time, sampled lots of different things and our guide was super! Would definitely recommend it!”
Taste 12+ Kadıköy bites and sips on Istanbul’s Asian side, guided by locals. Turkish breakfast, pide, lahmacun, coffee and more.
“Excellent Tour! Our group of 9 ranged in age from 10 to 50 years old and it was thoroughly enjoyed by all. It was a great way to see the city of Istanbul and to learn and experience its culture. Some of group members even helped to prepare food at one of our stops. Our guide, Melis, was knowlegeable and thoughtful and the food was delicious! Out of all the tours we did during our vacation to Greece and Turkey, we all agree this was our favorite. Looking forward to finding a Turkish restaurant to enjoy the food at home.”
5-hour Istanbul food tour across Europe and Asia by ferry with 9 tastings, dinner, dessert, and tea or coffee in a small group.
“What an amazing night with Burak. He was a great guide and told great stories. We are at so many different places - come very hungry! We would highly recommend!”
Private guided Istanbul food tour with Turkish breakfast, coffee and baklava, ferry to Kadikoy, mussels and kebabs, gluten-free and veg options.
“Our guide knew Istanbul inside and out. Very informative food tour. Very qualify and knowledgable to secure any tourism”
Small-group Istanbul street food tour with breakfast, lunch, Bosphorus ferry rides, Kadıköy market bites, and a sweet finale of künefe and dondurma.
“A nice adventure through both sides of the Bosphorus Strait sampling various Turkish foods. You won’t be hungry for dinner after this tour!”
5.5-hour small-group food walk in Istanbul’s Bazaar Quarter. Two meals, snacks, refreshments, hot drink, and time with craftsmen near Grand Bazaar.
“Our tour began outside the train station in Fatih and was easy to find. Our tour guide Esin was wonderful. She had arranged a traditional Turkish breakfast for us inside the train station (the same one built to accommodate the Orient Express! After breakfast we continued through the streets of Fatih constantly stopping at various restaurants for different selections of traditional Turkish dishes. Esin explained all the meals and how they were prepared. She also talked about the area and history of Istanbul. She took us behind the scenes near the Grand Bazaar to meet with some local craftsman. The tour lasted several hours and we learned so much. Our…”
Small-group Old City Istanbul food walk with teahouse breakfast, Egyptian Spice Market lanes, lunch and snacks, plus coffee, tea, water.
“If you are looking for authentic Turkish food that the local people enjoy then do not miss this Culinary Backstreets tour. It lasts over 5 hours and you will have several full meals as well as some luscious snacks and drinks along the way. Our guide Remziye was terrific, she educated us on so much more than just Turkish foods.”
Taste Istanbul like locals on a small-group walk from the Spice Bazaar to Kadikoy, with ferry rides, street food, and dessert.
“We recently took this tour when we were in Istanbul and were lucky enough to have Emel Kesir to be our guide for the night. We got to try food that we never had before and they were all delicious, especially those stuffed mussels. Emel made sure we had a great time and at the same time providing us with historical info not just about food but the community and the city. Highly recommend this tour!”
Private Kadıköy food tour on Istanbul’s Asian side with 10 tastings incl raki, falafel, pide, Turkish delight, plus cultural stops.
“The tastings were wonderful, but our guide, Emre Oguducu, made the entire experience even more enjoyable! His knowledge of local cuisine was bested only by his willingness to accommodate our special requests (like where to purchase some good wine at the conclusion of our tour)! We have taken food tours in many locations around the globe, and this clearly ranks among the best. And we would gladly award it a Sixth Star if one were available.”
5-hour Istanbul street food tour in Fatih and Golden Horn with an English guide. Lahmacun, kebap, soups, künefe, tea included.
“We had a very familial experience with our guide. It felt as if we were with an additional family member. He showed us all the great local spots which was amazing. This is an ALL walking tour, so be prepared! Ali was literally part of our family after the tour.”
Every kind of day out in the city, and the best of each.
