Top 15 Lunch Experiences in Istanbul

Istanbul: Bursa & Uludag Tour with Lunch & Cable Car Option - Green Mosque and Green Tomb: Bursa’s Tile Work Up Close

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,879 reviews · 12 - 13 hours · from $30Our pick

Full-day trip from Istanbul to Bursa and Uludağ for Green Mosque sights, Turkish delight and jam, lunch, and optional cable car snow views.

“We had a great experience on the Bursa & Uludag day tour. The trip was well organized and everything went smoothly from start to finish. The guide was very professional, friendly, and provided useful information throughout the journey. Uludag was especially amazing with its stunning views and peaceful atmosphere. Overall, it was an enjoyable and relaxing day trip.”

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Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide and Lunch

2.Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,662 reviews · 7 hours · from $37

Hit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar in 7 hours with a guide and lunch, with skip-the-line entry.

“We had a great tour with Baris .He was a wealth of information.Never rushed us.Answered all questions .”

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Full-Day, Lunch Experiences, Princes Islands Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

From Istanbul: Full-Day Princes Island Tour with Lunch

3.Full-Day Princes Island Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,550 reviews · 7 hours · from $26

7-hour cruise from Istanbul to Büyükada and Kınalıada with lunch and a guide. See Ottoman mansions, electric buggies, and sea views.

“It was an amazing experience, the tour guides explained everything quickly and efficiently. The stops at each island should have been a little longer, giving people more time to look around.”

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1-Day Tours, Day Trips from Istanbul, Lunch Experiences, Sapanca & Masukiye Day Trips, Tour Reviews

From Istanbul: Sapanca and Masukiye Day Trip with Lunch

4.Sapanca and Masukiye Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,036 reviews · 12 hours · from $29

Guided day trip from Istanbul to Sapanca and Maşukiye with Lake views, waterfall-area lunch, cable car options, quad and zipline add-ons.

“Apo was a fantastic guide, and very knowledgeable. Lots of good activities to participate in, such as cable car, quad-biking etc. The lunch by the Sapanca Lake is really nice, with wonderful views and scenery. However, I really think the stop at the Turkish Delight shops are unnecessary and a waste of time, they try to force you into buying overpriced sweets and souvenirs. That time could be better spent to allow us more time to relax and explore at Sapanca Lake.”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Lunch Experiences, Private Drivers, Tour Reviews

Istanbul: Princes’ Islands Cruise w/Music, Lunch & Transfer

5.Princes’ Islands Cruise w/Music, Lunch & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 711 reviews · 7 hours · from $34

Princes’ Islands cruise from Istanbul with a Kınalıada walking tour, lunch onboard, optional electric rides on Büyükada, and hotel transfer.

“Even that the weather wasn’t great it was still very interesting trip. Bike ride was so so cool. Highly recommend”

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Full-Day, Gallipoli & ANZAC Battlefield Tours, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours

Istanbul to Gallipoli Full Day Tour with Lunch and Transfers

6.Istanbul to Gallipoli Full Day Tour with Lunch and Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 567 reviews · 17 hours (approx.) · from $157Top rated

A long, well-guided day trip from Istanbul to Gallipoli’s WWII-era and WWI battlefields, with lunch and hotel transfers on the European side.

“Great tour. There was good communication with the tour company who agreed to facilitate me by picking me up near my hotel when I informed them my hotel was too far from their listed pick up points. Transport was a Mercedes minivan with a great driver " Jack " ( who was possibly a formula 1 driver in a past life 😃 ). Out tour guide Bulant was witty , very knowledgeable about the Gallipoli campaign and an all round good guy. I managed to visit all the places, cemeteries I always wanted to and although it was a long day, we were back in Instanbul shortly after 10pm. There…”

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Guided, Historical Tours, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours

Istanbul Historical Tour with Guide, Lunch and Transfers

7.Istanbul Historical Tour with Guide, Lunch and Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 561 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $248

A small-group 8-hour Istanbul highlights tour with hotel pickup, guide, lunch, and timed entry to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi.

“The sites are great to see, but our guide walked too fast and many of us found it hard to keep up. In addition, his accent was difficult to understand compared to guides on other Viator tours this trip. He offered many facts but didn’t interpret what he told us. Came across as a bit dry.”

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Bosphorus Luxury Lunch Cruise & Black Sea Swimming Experience

8.Bosphorus Luxury Lunch Cruise & Black Sea Swimming Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 447 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $181

Luxury Bosphorus lunch cruise to Anadolu Kavağı with a 2-course meal, scenic palaces and bridges, and summer Black Sea swimming.

“My wife and I enjoyed the cruise immensely. We were picked up at our hotel on time, the crew was efficient and friendly, and the route was thoughtfully chosen, with a nice village to stop in and the swimming opportunity was great.”

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Istanbul Heritage Tour – Incl. Lunch

9.Istanbul Heritage Tour – Incl. Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 416 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $216

7-hour Istanbul heritage tour with hotel pickup, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and lunch with Bosphorus rooftop views.

“Interesting and insightful. However your experience is very much dependent on the guide. The day is busy and traffic can be challenging. Our guide was rushed and uninterested. He only provided the bare bones information and wasn't really into it. We saw other guides that were more informative”

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Istanbul: 2 Continents of Bosphorus ( Boat & Lunch )

10.2 Continents of Bosphorus ( Boat & Lunch )

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 304 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $60

Istanbul Bosphorus cruise with breakfast and lunch, palaces and fortresses by boat, plus Camlica Mosque and Pierre Loti cable car viewpoints.

“Was not able to join because we were not picked up from hotel. I paid for transfer. I contaced the operator the day before the event and in the morning to confirm pickup time but no response. Got reply 15 mins after the event started saying we can not be picked up. How irresponsible. My money will be refunded but I missed the opportunity to see the Bosphorous strait. Bad business not delivering as promised.”

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Istanbul: Full-Day City Highlights Tour with Lunch

11.Full-Day City Highlights Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 254 reviews · 7 hours · from $70

Istanbul in 7 hours with skip-the-line entry to Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and Grand Bazaar, plus local lunch.

“This is a great tour to set a foundation and experience the main attractions. Guide Baris was amazing not sure about the others comments but he was fantastic. Also the tour ends at the bazar”

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Istanbul: Full-Day 2-Sides City Tour with Lunch & Boat Tour

12.Full-Day 2-Sides City Tour with Lunch & Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 250 reviews · 12 hours · from $106

Istanbul two-sides day tour with lunch, Bosporus cruise, Camlica views, Beylerbeyi Palace, Eyup Mosque, and hotel pickup.

“This is one of the best tours you can take in Istanbul. You get to visit both the Asian and European sides of the city, and you get to see the entire Bosphorus in a 2-hour boat trip. The lunch was fantastic, and our guide was wonderful. I highly recommend it.”

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Istanbul Off the Beaten Path Tour with Guide, Lunch and Transfers

13.Istanbul Off the Beaten Path Tour with Guide, Lunch and Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 237 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $120

A local-feeling Istanbul tour by ferry and tram through Karaköy, Balat, Fener, and key markets, with lunch and mosque time.

“'Hidden' mosque near Spice Market. Turkish coffee in hookah cafe. Informative, very pleasant guide. Great to see sights that most tourists would not discover.”

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Full-Day, Lunch Experiences, Sapanca & Masukiye Day Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours

From Istanbul: Sapanca & Maşukiye Full-Day Tour with Lunch

14.Sapanca & Maşukiye Full-Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 226 reviews · 12 hours · from $22Best value

Istanbul to Sapanca and Maşukiye day trip: cable car lake views, lakeside lunch, optional zipline and ATV, plus a zoo stop.

“We took the all-inclusive option. It was a really fun tour. The guide took care of us throughout the day. Lunch was delicious, and the driver was very professional.”

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Bosphorus Cruises, City Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Full-Day, Istanbul Old City Tours, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews

Small Group Full-Day Istanbul: Old City, Bosphorus Cruise & Lunch

15.Small Group Full-Day Istanbul: Old City, Bosphorus Cruise & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 225 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $108

Small-group Istanbul full day: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, bazaars, Turkish lunch, and a Bosphorus cruise with skip-the-line tickets.

“The whole trip is designed to give little bit of everything. Our guide mr Çelik was so nice, but we were moving to fast. Also, on the boat the waiter charged us double price for drinks - That is not something in organisation od our tour guide but just a note from me to ask for the price before ordering. In the end, I would recomend it if you are under 40 and want to walk fast and a lot. Also, the group was small but it was hard to hear our guide speaking (we didn’t have a headphones).”

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