Taste of Istanbul: Street Food Tour and Local Favorites

5.0 (1 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
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Duration3h 15m
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

For over 10 years, we’ve been organizing food tours in Istanbul and sharing the city’s incredible food culture with guests from all over the world. On this experience, we’ll take you beyond the tourist spots to authentic local places where Istanbulites actually eat.

Throughout the tour, we’ll visit at least 10 different food stops, giving you the chance to experience an incredible variety of flavors in one journey through Istanbul.

You’ll taste some of most iconic street foods and traditional favorites, including döner, Beyran soup, simit, Adana kebab, chicken shish, cağ kebap, çiğköfte, ıslak hamburger, Turkish coffee brewed over hot coals, künefe, Turkish delight, tea, ayran, şalgam and famous pickles.

This isn’t just about tasting great food. It’s about discovering the real food culture of Istanbul, exploring local neighborhoods and the city through the eyes of a local.

With 10+ stops and plenty of tastings along the way, this is a true food journey through Istanbul.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Guidance
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Its all included, you will not pay any extra.

What to expect

  1. Sirkeci Buyuk Postane
    15m · Admission ticket included
    We will explore the local areas, family style restaurants, try the Turkish Street Food in the local & authentic spots.
  2. Hodjapasha
    15m · Admission ticket included
    Tasting: Cağ kebabı

    “This is Cağ Kebab, originally from Erzurum in Eastern Turkey. Unlike döner, which normally cooks vertically, Cağ Kebab cooks horizontally over a wood fire.
    Traditionally it is made from marinated lamb. As the outside cooks, thin pieces are sliced and served on small skewers called ‘cağ’.”
  3. Hodjapasha
    15m · Admission ticket included
    Tasting: Çiğ köfte

    made with bulgur, tomato and pepper paste, herbs and spices.”
  4. Misir Carsisi
    15m · Admission ticket included
    Tasting: Islak hamburger / Wet Burger

    “This is one of Istanbul’s most famous late-night street foods: the wet burger.
    It’s a small burger covered in a garlicky tomato sauce and kept warm in a steamy glass cabinet. That steam is what makes the bread incredibly soft and ‘wet’.”
  5. Misir Carsisi
    30m · Admission ticket included
    One of Istanbul’s historic covered markets. It dates back to the Ottoman period and has traditionally been associated with spices, herbs, dried fruits, nuts and sweets.”
    you can see:
    Sumac
    Pul biber / red pepper flakes
    Saffron
    Dried figs and apricots
    Pistachios
    Hazelnuts
    Different teas and herbal products
  6. Misir Carsisi
    20m · Admission ticket included
    Tasting: Adana kebab or chicken sish + şalgam and ayran

    One of Turkey’s classic kebab combinations and traditional drinks.
  7. Misir Carsisi
    20m · Admission ticket included
    Tasting: Beyran

    A traditional dish from Gaziantep in southeastern Turkey, one of the country's most famous food cities
  8. Misir Carsisi
    15m · Admission ticket included
    Tasting: Künefe

    “Künefe is one of the most famous desserts of southeastern Turkey. It is made with shredded kadayıf pastry, a special unsalted melting cheese and syrup.
  9. Misir Carsisi
    15m · Admission ticket included
    Tasting: Kadayıflı kaymaklı saray lokumu

    “This is a modern and richer interpretation of Turkish delight. Traditional lokum has been part of Ottoman confectionery culture for centuries, but this version combines several textures: soft Turkish delight, creamy kaymak and crispy kadayıf.
  10. Misir Carsisi
    15m · Admission ticket included
    There will be simit, pide, kokoreç and fish options. Which one you prefer we will try.
  11. Misir Carsisi
    20m · Admission ticket included
    Tasting: Turkish coffee

    “We’ll finish our food journey with Turkish coffee. Turkish coffee refers primarily to the preparation method rather than a particular type of coffee bean.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet in front of Sirkeci Post Office.

End point

We meet in front of Sirkeci Post Office.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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