Taste of Istanbul Food Tour: Street Food & Culture

4.9 (159 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
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Duration4h - 5h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Turkish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Welcome to Istanbul’s most local food & culture tour — Taste Istanbul and learn its story in two continents

Hosted by professional locals, you’ll explore Istanbul’s both continents must-try foods and hidden flavors, while learning the story of Istanbul and Turkish culture in a short and engaging way — all in one unforgettable experience.

Our promise is simple: no matter where you’re from, we’ll fill your tummy with endless local food, make you feel at home, and give you a heartfelt introduction to Turkish culture and Istanbul

You’ll also receive our comprehensive Digital Istanbul Guidebook and learn all you need.

This experience is vegetarian-friendly and perfect for all kinds of travelers.

If your preferred dates or times are not available, please let us know.

Options

Small Group Food Tour
Private Guided Tour

Enjoy a private guided tour

Private Tour - Food Included

Private tour includes food

What's included

  • Professional Local Guide (English-Speaking & Hospitality Expert)
  • Digital Istanbul Guidebook
  • Food, drinks, and transportation are not included

What to expect

  1. Karakoy Balik Pazari
    30m
    We'll begin with a welcoming introduction to the tour at an authentic traditional café.
  2. Karakoy Rihtim
    30m
    We'll guide you through 5+ tastings with a historical introduction to each item on the European side.
  3. Bosphorus Strait
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    We'll take a ferry ride between the two continents and cross over to the Asian side for the main tastings, all while listening to the story of Istanbul.
  4. KadIkoy
    30m
    We'll step into Kadıköy, Istanbul's liveliest and youngest neighborhood, for the main food tastings.
  5. KadIkoy CarsIsI
    1h
    After introducing you to 10+ foods and drinks, we'll head to the secret local markets and finish the tasting with sweets.
  6. Kadikoy Iskelesi
    30m
    We'll finish our tour near the ferry port in Kadıköy, where you can catch direct ferries to all central locations in Istanbul, take the subway, or simply grab an Uber.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet in front of a cafe called Mado directly located Karaköy Seaside

End point

We will finish near Kadıköy Ferry Stop where you can take direct ferries to all central points and take direct subways and buses.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options 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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