Best Food Tours in Istanbul

What Is It

• A trip where the travellers are able to escape the busy streets of Istanbul for a full-day excursion to the spectacular Princes Islands
• This is a trip where the travellers get a chance to cruise past the Topkapi Palace, the Leanders Tower and the Uskudar, then glide across the Marmara Sea to reach the islands of Heybeliada and Buyukada.

What Will Do

• Take a horse-drawn carriage tour to learn about the Princes of the Byzantine Empire who once relaxed on these islands. Have lunch at a fish restaurant and enjoy free time to explore on your own, soaking in the beauty of the beaches and historic sites at your leisure before returning to Istanbul.
• Apart from this, the travellers are also allowed access to the restricted portions of the palace with this tour package.

What Inclues

• Hotel pick up and drop off are included in this trip.
• There is the provision for the travellers to get picked up from their respective hotels as well as to be dropped off when the trip is completed.
• Exploring the various portions of the palace and taking photographs is also included

Travellers Talk

• The travellers found this trip to be filled with breathtaking sights.
• Other travellers were impressed by the knwoledgeable guide provided for the trip.

Is It Right

• A full day tour which is a perfect choice for those who are interested in learning more about Istanbul.

What Is It

• A chance to enjoy this culinary walking tour for small groups at Beyoglu, Istanbul. A walk from the Taksim Square to the Golden Horn and explore all the tastes Istanbul has to offer.
• A trip where travellers get to discover more about Beyoaglu.

What Will Do

• During this walking tour, travellers will have some time to enjoy the local Turkish coffee houses, where they will also get a chance to make their own Turkish coffee, and visit the market places.
• Visit places like the Pera Palace Hotel, the Pera Museum, the Galata Tower, and the Greek Orthodox, Catholic and Armenian churches which perfectly reflect the multicultural past of these beautiful neighbourhoods.
• The departure point of this trip is near Taksim Square
• The trip begins at 10:00 AM
• The Galata Bridge is the final stop of this tour
• Explore areas with some of the best antique shops and designer shops. Let's not forget fish markets and delicatessens, where guests can try some of the amazing tastes that Istanbul offers.
• Depending on the date, travellers might also have a chance to pay a visit to a synagogue that has been converted into an Art Gallery.

What Inclues

• The travel package includes snacks and lunch
• The tour also includes a professional local guide

Travellers Talk

• Some travellers liked the food they were offered
• Another group of travellers liked the overall experience of the tour
• Travellers liked the highlights and the information that they received

Is It Right

• Yes! This trip is a perfect choice for those who like to explore

What Is It

• A Culinary Tour where travellers get to taste the local cuisine at taverns and gourmet street shops
• It is a tour where travellers can enjoy all types of street food, snacks, desserts and drinks.
• A tour where travellers get to see incredible hidden passages such as the Flower Passage, the Hazzo Poulo, and the Asmalan Mescit

What Will Do

• First, visit the popular street food area called Beyoglu or Pera and spend an hour and forty minutes there
• Next, visit a restaurant with traditional food, decoration, and music
• Taste Beyoaglu Chocolate - one of the most famous chocolates in Istanbul, and Baklava (baqlawah) - a rich, sweet pastry made of layers of filo.

What Inclues

• The food tour is about 4 hours long
• A professional guide will be provided for this tour
• Alcoholic beverages, tea and coffee are included within this trip
• A small group is recommended to best enjoy this trip

Travellers Talk

• Some travellers have said that this trip is a fantastic experience. They liked how the guide led them to places and food shops that they would never have tried had they not taken part in this trip
• Travellers liked how the tour guide was excellent, attentive and knowledgeable with regard to the Turkish food and the history of the place. They recommended this trip for all who visit Istanbul.

Is It Right

• A great option for those who want to know the complex food culture of Istanbul on a guided street food tour

What Is It

• An Evening Sightseeing and Food Tasting Tour
• A tour where travellers get to explore four local restaurants to taste rich classic food items such as Cig Kofte, Icli Kofte, Cag Kebab, and Turkish baklava
• Travellers get to capture a breathtaking view of the city in the evening and learn to prepare Turkish delights

What Will Do

• First, visit the Taksim Square and see the old rustic trams adding a unique charm to the city .
• Then, stop at the Galata Tower, and take pictures of this spectacular medieval reminiscence of history
• Taste the delicious Turkish treats at Misir Carsisi i.e. the Spice Market

What Inclues

• The food tour is about 4 hours long
• A local guide will be leading this food tour.
• Hotel drop off and pick up facilities are included in this tour
• Local food and drinks are included in this trip
• A mininum of 10 travellers are required for this trip to commence

Travellers Talk

• A group of travellers loved how the guide for this trip was quite accommodating and relaxed. They were also happy with the different types of dishes they got to try, as well as the walk through the different neighbourhoods.
• Another group said that the guide for this tour was great at explaining things and helping them with the local food, overall making their stomach full, but their heart wanted to go on

Is It Right

• A great chance to discover Istanbul's delectable bites and the illuminated sights at night

What Is It

• This is a Private Food Tour where travellers get to taste a lavish spread of the local cuisine
• A trip where travellers get to explore the upcoming food hotspots as well as the traditional eateries
• Travellers can savour the Turkish cheese platter with lip-smakcking pickles

What Will Do

• First visit the Bo Sahne Kultur Merkezi and enjoy the local delicacies here
• Then stop by at the Sadri Alisik Kultur Merkezi, and taste some mouth-watering pickles and fresh juices
• Then relish the Katip Mustafa Celebi Mahallesi Muhtarligi and enjoy the special Turkish pizza called Pide

What Inclues

• The food tour is about 4 hours long
• A local guide will be leading this food tour
• During this tour, the travellers can taste 7 kinds of foods and 3 kinds of alcoholic as well as non-alcoholic beverages
• Local food and drinks are included in this trip

Travellers Talk

• Most of the travellers thoroughly enjoyed this foodies " special tour with their guide and recommended all tourists to take part in this trip atleast once. From start to finish, they loved the choice of local destinations they visited and got to try the excellent dishes.
• Travellers got to taste a variety of food items in different neighbourhoods around the city giving them a "taste" of the Turkish culture

Is It Right

• A perfect chance to taste 10 of Istanbul's top culinary treats on this half-day private food tour

What Is It

• This is a Local Food & Drink Tasting Tour where the delectable local cuisines and drinks of Turkey can be savoured
• A tour where travellers can savour food from the Asian side and the European side as they witness the melange of diversity.
• Visitors can taste a variety of the delectable local cuisine along with drinks that Turkey is famous for.

What Will Do

• Explore Istanbul through its amazing foods and drinks and enjoy a melange of diversity from both the Asian as well as the European side of the continent.
• Cross the the scintillating Bosphours by ferry and gorge on a lavish spread of local cuisines available there .

What Inclues

• The food tour lasts for approximately 4 hours
• A local guide will lead this food tour.
• Transportation is included in this tour
• Local food and drinks are included in this trip.
• A group of minumum 30 travellers are needed to commence this trip.

Travellers Talk

• Some travellers found that this trip was an excellent way to taste some of the authentic cuisines and drinks of Istanbul
• A group of travellers recommended this trip as a wonderful way to explore Istanbul

Is It Right

• Yes! A great way to explore the city through its local foods and drinks.

What Is It

• A full-day tour that takes place in Istanbul, which allows travellers to explore the city at ease. Lunch is also provided for the guests.
• The trip is designed to offer a taste of the rich wine to all its visitors
• A visit to the four wineries makes a special attraction for the tourists. A local guide entertains and educates the guests with tales about the wine history of the country

What Will Do

• The tourists are picked up from their respective hotels and taken to the first winery; Chateau Nuzun, which is well known for being a fully organic set up
• Enjoy a luxurious spread for lunch accompanied by some delightful wine at the Vino Dessera Vineyards
• Set off to Arcadia Baglari to witness a wine demonstration
• The final stop is the Barel Vineyards

What Inclues

• This is a full-day tour and lasts for 12 hours
• The tourists are accompanied by a professional tour guide
• The tourists are picked up from their hotels at the beginning of this tour
• An air-conditioned vehicle is provided for transportation
• Lunch and free-flowing unlimited wine is served in this tour
• 4 different wines are offered tto the guests in each of the wineries

Travellers Talk

• The tourists loved the lunch accompanied by brilliant scenic views
• The tourists were very fond of the tour guide and highly recommended the tour to all
• A group of tourists have said that they loved tasting the wine and were served adequate amounts of drinks upon taking part in this tour

Is It Right

• Discover the hostory of wine in this city, while trying out some of the renowned wines on this excellent tour!

What Is It

• A tour where travellers get to taste Turkish coffee and can join a coffee making class.
• A fun tour for travellers where they get to learn and practice the various methods of making coffee at a local coffee shop.
• A chance to visit some of the oldest coffee houses of the city

What Will Do

• Begin the tour with a coffee tasting opportunity at the historical coffee shops of the city
• Participate in a Coffee Making Course at a coffee shop where you are given a certificate on completion
• Visit Haci Bekir confectioner, who are the experts in traditional sweets such as the Turkish delight

What Inclues

• The food tour is about 3 hours long
• A professional guide will lead this coffee tasting tour
• This is a small-group tour that is limited to only 15 coffee lovers
• Hotel pickup and drop services are included in this trip
• Entry fees are included in this trip's package
• Trying out the original Turkish coffee is included in this trip as well

Travellers Talk

• Travellers have said that this is a wonderful tour where they got to visit coffee houses that they would never have found by themselves, which is why they have highly recommended this tour to others.
• One traveller liked how enthusiastic and informative the guide was. They were the only ones to take part in this tour on that day, so it was more or less like a personalized experience for them
• Another group of travellers were absolutely fascinated by the service provided by the guide for this tour

Is It Right

• Great choice for travellers who want to discover traditional techniques for making a perfect cup of Turkish coffee

What Is It

• A trip that allows travellers to discover the well-favoured ways in which Turkish people dine
• A chance for travellers to meet the local people, start the evening with simit (a bread roll) and visit the local kanraathane, which is actually a coffee shop

What Will Do

• Stop at Istanbul Walks, Kucuk Ayasofya Mah. Sifahamami Sok. No:1 Kat:1 Sultanahmet.
• Enjoy live music
• Visit all the food hotspots which many tourists don't know about
• Enjoy traditional food with coffee at simit bakery accompanied by some nice music
• Taste rich and flavoursome tea/coffee/kebabs/traditional starters/simit, etc. on this tour
• Travellers will be led by a local guide, who will help them enjoy everything and end the trip with a cup of lovely Turkish coffee
• Visit the Taksim Square, along with other spots such as: - Istiklal Street - Beyoglu District - Local Live Music - Ocakbaagan (Charcoal Grill) Restaurant - Meyhane (Local Pub)

What Inclues

• This is a one-hour tour and includes a local guide, turkish delights, two glasses of Raki i.e. Turkish coffee or tea , dinner,as well as hotel pick up and drop off services
• There are a lot of local food and titbits included in this tour package

Travellers Talk

• A group of travellers were extremely delighted to visit Istiklal street and the Taksim Area
• Another group of travellers found the local tour guide to be very informative
• Travellers liked that they got to learn a lot about the local food and culture

Is It Right

• A great opportunity for tourists where they can eat and explore like a local

What Is It

• A trip that allows tourists to take part in a cooking class in Istanbul
• This particular cooking class will take place in a well-known restaurant in Istanbul that goes by the name Deraliye Restaurant
• The main attraction of this tour is the delicious authentic lunch or dinner prepared by the chef that is served to those who participate

What Will Do

• The tourists will be picked up from their respective hotels and will be driven to the venue
• The entire duration of this cooking class is about 2 hours
• After the cooking class is dismissed, relish the lunch or dinner prepared by the chef using Ottoman Palace recipes
• The appetizers that are included within this tour include Stuffed Vine Leaves with Sour Cherries, and Sailor's Roll, which is a rolled pastry served with honey
• In the main course, a succulent serving of Kirde Kebaban Diced beef will be laid out along with vegetables on flat bread croutons with yogurt
• The choicest of traditional Turkish desserts are then on offer which is bound to satiate your sweet cravings

What Inclues

• The tour lasts for 3 hours
• The tourists are picked up from their hotels at 10 am
• All types of charges are included in this package
• Lunch is provided to the tourists
• The tourists get to taste some good wine
• Food tastings are also included in this trip

Travellers Talk

• The tourists said that the procedures were simple to learn
• Another tourists said that the chef guided them very well to learn the dishes and complete their cooking
• Most of them commented that the recipes which were made, were delicious

Is It Right

• Want to uncover Istanbul's culinary secrets and learn to cook your traditional dishes under the guidance of an expert chef? Then this is the right trip for you

What Is It

• A Food Walking Tour that takes place in the Asian district of Kadankoy
• Visit the markets, delis and the paved lanes of Kadankoy
• A tour where the tourist gets to taste the various tidbits at the fish market, enjoy filo pastry with syrup and other sticky treats at local restaurants.

What Will Do

• Begin the tour with a visit to the fish market and watch the stalls selling fresh fish, mezes and deli-style goodies.
• Taste the local delicacies such as olives and grilled fish
• Visit the exhuberant Bosphorus Strait
• At lunchtime, visit one of Kadankoy's best restaurants, A"¡iya Sofrasan, where chefs recreate dishes that are famous all over Turkey
• Relish delicacies like kaymak, menemen and sucuk.

What Inclues

• The food tour is about 5 hrs and 30 minutes long
• A local guide will lead this food and coffee tasting tour
• Breakfast is included in this trip
• Entry fees is also included within this trip
• Food samples and drinks offered by the guide are also included in this trip

Travellers Talk

• Some travellers have said that this trip has enabled them to see the Kadikoy side which was quite enjoyable because of the food, people and the general chilled out vibe of area
• Another group of travellers happily recommended this tour as they had a fabulous day trying out different kinds of Turkish foods as well as gaining an insight into the Turkish culture and history
• Travellers said that this was an amazing tour

Is It Right

• Want to experience the colorful food scene of this bustling Asian-side neighborhood with an expert guide? Then this is the right trip for you!

What Is It

• This is a relaxed evening walking tour that takes place in the Beyoaglu district of Istanbul
• A tour where travellers get to witness the unexplored side of the city, eat and relax
• In this tour travellers get to taste everything from delicious kebab wraps to islak " burgers, Turkish coffee. Experience traditional fortune-telling session, try out mouth-watering meze along with many other dishes.

What Will Do

• Begin the tour with a visit to the Cicek Pasaji and taste bits of flavoursome traditional food items like patAcanga boreagi or melted cheese rolls or soslu patlancan salatasan i.e. eggplant salad
• Listen to the guide providing interesting insights into the street cuisine available in the city
• Visit Taksim Square where you can eat delicious islak " burgers

What Inclues

• The food tour is about 3 hrs and 30 minutes long
• A local guide will be leading this food tasting tour
• Food samples and Turkish coffee are included in this trip

Travellers Talk

• This trip was a great way to become comfortable with Istanbul right away as said by most travellers
• Travellers loved this tour. One traveller was the only one taking part and was provided with 2 guides and another guide who was training for this particular culinary tour

Is It Right

• A great choice for those who want to savor traditional bites on this guided Istanbul food walking tour through the lively Beyoaglu district
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What Is It

• A tour that allows travellers to explore the food and culture of Istanbul in one day
• The main attraction of this tour is home-cooked meal served to the tourists
• The tour also includes a tour across Sultanahmet

What Will Do

• Meet the tour guide at Sultanahmet, which is the meeting point for the tour
• Visit a local family to gain knowledge about the tradition, customs and the local cuisine found in Istanbul
• The dinner that is served to the tourists is a sumptious 3-course meal which includes additions prepared by the local family
• The serving begins with an aromatic thin soup called Acorba, followed by a hearty meal comprising of minced meat and eggplant with rice and salad, and a sweet dripping dessert
• During the meal, chat with the hosts to know more about the rich tradition and the culture of Istanbul
• After meal, walk along the street with the guide to know more about the history of the place

What Inclues

• The duration for this tour is 3 hours and 30 minutes
• A local English speaking guide is assigned to the group
• Home-cooked meal
• The tourists get to drink tea and traditional sherbets in this trip
• The visitors get to use an authentic shisha pipe that can add a drop of pizzazz to the photographs they take back home
• Ensured a fantastic personalized experience

Travellers Talk

• A group of tourists said they got to know the real Istanbul by going on this tour
• The tourists were happy with the knowledge that they got from the guide
• They loved having dinner with the local families and the courtesy extended by them

Is It Right

• For the true essence of Turkish heritage, eat like a local and explore the streets of Sultanahmet. This tour gives travellers that opportunity

What Is It

• This is an exotic food tour that allows tourists to try all the fabulous dishes that are famous to the city of Istanbul
• The distinctive taste of the two continents, Europe and Asia, are brought forth with this tour.
• The tour includes a visit to about 10 different stops and exciting food tasting sites that one gets to explore

What Will Do

• The tour begins in the historic areas of Istanbul where the tourists take a relaxed stroll for 2 hours
• Then the tourists are taken to a luxurious spice market, Misir Carsisi where they taste delicious Turkish breakfast
• An exotic spread of breakfast includes different varieties of cheese, buffalo cream, hazelnut paste, honey, olives, dried beef pastrami, simit, and the traditional flavourful Turkish tea
• Tourists cross the glimmering Bosphorous strait by a ferry
• Tourists also get a chance to visit Kadikoy Carsisi, Kadikoy Iskelesi to indulge in dolma, tantuni and kokoreAc

What Inclues

• The time taken to cover this tour is 6-7 hours
• Tourists taking part in this tour get to taste about 5-6 kinds of non alcoholic beverages
• Tourists get to try food from about 10 different shops
• A friendly tour guide serves as the host to the trip
• The day is filled with a peek into the Turkish culture, history and culinary knowledge

Travellers Talk

• The tourists commented that this tour was one of the best tours they have been a part of
• The tourists remarked that the tour was worth every penny
• Travellers said that this tour is a great way to experience the Turkish food and culture

Is It Right

• Get a taste for the culture and cuisine of Istanbul by availing this trip