ISTANBUL · FOOD TOURS
Where the locals actually eat.
The 15 istanbul food tours travellers book most, gathered in one place. What each one feeds you, how long you walk, who runs the kitchen door, and what a seat at the table costs.
Guided Istanbul food tour with ferry ride, markets and tastings in Kadiköy and Karaköy: simit, Iskender kebap, balik ekmek, kunefe.
Most Popular“It was a wonderful day, and I loved our guide. The choices of restaurants and experiences were well planned and relaxed.”
A 6-hour guided Istanbul food tour across Kadıköy and Karaköy with a ferry ride, 20 tastings, and Turkish classics like İskender and künefe.
“Its a must, best food, takes you everywhere in istanbul and tour guide Binnar is the best guide”
A 3-hour private Istanbul food tour with 10 tastings across historic passages, sweets to savory bites, and a flexible guide for diets.
“I love that this was private with just our group. It's a great way to get a lay of the city. Erol was such a fun a knowledgeable host. I recommend”
A small-group Beyoğlu food tour mixing Galata views, İstiklal Street sights, Çiçek Pasajı bites, and sweet Turkish classics.
“Our guide Gamze was wonderful, knowledgeable, and fun to be with. She took us to all the right spots, and introduced us to street food we never would have tried on our own. Gamze even took her personal time to be sure we were on the correct tram back to our hotel. We highly recommend…”
A small-group Kadıköy food walk on Istanbul’s Asian side, tasting 12+ local treats with drinks, stories, and a final stop at the Bull Statue.
“We got extremely lucky and enjoyed a private tour with Jeremy. He was very knowledgeable and accommodating providing a lot of history regarding the origins of each dish. Our recommendation is to come very hungry. For us, it’s a lot of food. We had to leave some dishes only partly finished. We over ate because…”
A 5-hour Istanbul food tour crossing the Bosphorus between Europe and Asia, with 9 tasting stops, dinner, dessert, and ferry views.
“What a wonderful way to spend an evening. We got the opportunity to visit the Asian side of Istanbul which was a great adventure. Burak was a wonderful guide and he had a wonderful grasp of both the food culture and the history of Turkey. We sampled amazing local, traditional food and each taste was…”
Taste Istanbul across two continents on a private guided food walk with Turkish breakfast, coffee, sweets, and Kadıköy market bites.
“We loved our day with Derya! She introduced us to so many delightful tastes of Istanbul. Starting with a spectacular Turkish breakfast in a tiny shop full of character, then proceeding through many charming neighborhoods, where we sampled, fresh baklava, Turkish coffee, a fish wrap made with loving attention to the spice market, then a…”
Small-group Istanbul street food tour across Europe and Asia with breakfast, ferry ride, Kadıköy market bites, and a sweet künefe finish.
“I have done many food tours before but this one certainly offers most numbers of dishes which all are excellent.”
A private 3–3.5 hour Kadıköy food walk with 12+ local tastings, street-art sights, and classic bites like lahmacun, pide, Turkish coffee, and baklava.
“Cold day in Istanbul; we were the only people to sign up and had Jeremy to ourselves. He was knowledgeable and super great to talk with while we were walking and eating. He spent extra time with us as we talked about the other foods in the area outside of the set menu. Thanks Jeremy!…”
A private Kadıköy food tour with 10 tastings, including raki and pide, plus cultural stops and local stories for about 3 hours.
“Emre was extremely friendly and a great guide. We had particular things we could not eat and he adjusted the tour accordingly. A very accommodating guide with lots of knowledge and gave plenty of suggestions for things to do and see in Istanbul.”
Taste 10 Turkish bites in Istanbul’s Spice Bazaar and Karaköy, learning about saffron, coffee, and local food in 4 hours.
“Nusret was a great guide. Took me to great places and we had a blast. I would recommend this to anyone visiting Istanbul.”
An Istanbul evening of Taksim sights and small-group Turkish tastings, from cig köfte to lamb kebab and künefe, with pickup.
“Great tour! Was just two of us but it made the tour more personalized. Our tour guide was great. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Delicious food was ate all night!”
A 3-hour private Istanbul walking food tour with 10 tastings, Turkish delight and dürüm stops, and city sights with local guides.
Private Istanbul food tour with pickup and tram rides through Grand Bazaar, mosques, street snacks, spice market, and wine views.
“We loved this tour! We tried a wide range of different things that were all yummy. I am a vegetatian and my husband eats meat so it was great that we were both catered for. Ezel was a wonderful host! She is kind, knowledge and really made the experience great. Just don't forget to wear…”
Taste Istanbul across Europe and Asia: Misir Çarşısı spices, Bosphorus ferry views, Kadıköy market bites, and a Karaköy baklava stop.
“Food tours are an amazing way to experience the culture of the area, we have done several “food tours” and this one was fabulous. Ozgur was a great guide who took us to some wonderful places throughout the city, educated us on the flavors and traditions of Istanbul and showed us the beautiful city with…”
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