Istanbul Evening Food Tour in Beyoglu with 10 Tastings

4.9 (40 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
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Duration3h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

Spend an evening eating your way from Taksim through the backstreets of Beyoğlu to Karaköy, stopping for more than 10 tastings along the way. Try Istanbul favourites including tantuni, Turkish delight, stuffed mussels, kokoreç, kebap dürüm, fish dürüm and freshly made baklava.

Along the route, discover İstiklal Avenue, historic Hacı Bekir, Çiçek Pasajı, lively Nevizade and the old meyhane quarter of Asmalımescit before finishing in Karaköy. Come hungry: the tastings add up to a full dinner. With a maximum of 10 guests, you’ll experience Istanbul’s evening food scene with plenty of time for stories, questions and local insight from your guide.

What's included

  • Local non-alcoholic drinks, plus water
  • More than 10 tastings across Taksim, Beyoğlu and the backstreets
  • Experienced English-speaking Istanbul food guide
  • Food stories, local history and an insider’s view of the neighbourhoods
  • Guide gratuities (optional)

What to expect

  1. Taksim Square
    10m
    Meet your guide at Taksim Square and begin your evening food adventure through Istanbul’s European side. From here, head towards İstiklal Avenue and the lively streets of Beyoğlu.
  2. Istiklal Caddesi
    20m
    Walk along Istanbul’s famous pedestrian avenue and start the night with tantuni, a hot Turkish wrap filled with finely chopped meat, tomatoes, herbs and spices. Then leave the main avenue behind for Beyoğlu’s food-filled backstreets.
  3. Haci Bekir
    15m
    Stop at historic Hacı Bekir, which has been making lokum since 1777. Taste freshly cut Turkish delight in flavours such as rose and pistachio while discovering the story behind one of Istanbul’s best-known traditional sweets.
  4. Cicek Pasaji
    20m
    Explore historic Çiçek Pasajı and the neighbouring Fish Market, one of Beyoğlu’s most atmospheric food areas. See the market stalls and eateries that have long been part of Istanbul’s evening food culture.
  5. 30m
    Continue into lively Nevizade, where restaurant tables spill into the narrow streets at night. Taste local favourites such as midye dolma, fried mussels and kokoreç, surrounded by the neighbourhood’s unmistakable evening atmosphere.
  6. Beyoglu
    30m
    Walk through Asmalımescit, Beyoğlu’s historic meyhane quarter, and stop for kebap dürüm — freshly grilled kebab wrapped in thin lavash bread. Experience another side of Istanbul’s after-dark dining culture.
  7. Karakoy
    35m
    Continue downhill towards Karaköy, one of Istanbul’s oldest neighbourhoods. Taste fish dürüm, grilled fish wrapped with fresh greens and lemon, as you explore the streets beneath Galata.
  8. Karakoy Rihtim
    20m
    Finish the evening with freshly made baklava at Karaköy Güllüoğlu. From here, the tour ends near Şişhane Metro Station and the historic Tünel funicular, with Galata Tower a short walk away.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide at Hafiz Mustafa Cafe, directly opposite Taksim Square. IMPORTANT: There are several Hafiz Mustafa branches in Istanbul. In Google Maps, search “Taksim Square.” By taxi, ask the driver for Taksim Square.

End point

The tour ends near Şişhane Metro Station and the historic Tünel funicular. Galata Tower is about a 10-minute walk away, and Galata Bridge about 20 minutes on foot.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Maximum group size is 10
  • Tour runs rain or shine
  • This tour is not suitable for vegetarian or vegan travelers.
  • Not recommended for travelers with severe nut or dairy allergies.
  • Please advise us of any dietary requirements or food allergies at the time of booking.

Cancellation policy

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

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