Best Istanbul Food Tours

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

• 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 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

• A tour that allows travellers to explore the various street food stalls in Istanbul
• The itinerary also includes sightseeing that allows tourists to explore the popular tourist attractions
• The main attraction of this tour is the food samples they get to try on this trip; therefore, making it a must-visit for all people who refer to themselves as foodies

What Will Do

• Travellers are required to reach the meeting point and meet their tour guide first, after which the tourists take a relaxed stroll around the market, tasting a variety of delicacies which Istanbul is famous for
• The flavourful delicacies that one tries on this trip includes pastirma, artisan cheeses, and Turkish delight
• After exploring the market, visit the Eminonu Port for a memorable ferry ride to Aaskudar
• After reaching Aaskudar, take a leisurely walk with the guide to learn more about this iconic city
• Relax and enjoy refreshments at a local cafe
• After the refreshments, take a metro to the Eminonu Port where the tour concludes

What Inclues

• The tour is 3 hours and 30 minutes long
• Tourists are led by a local tour guide
• Travellers get to taste food samples available from various food stalls in the market
• A one-way ferry ride to Ãœskudar is included in this tour
• Beverages like an exquisite Turkish tea or a yoghurt drink is offered to all tourists
• Turkish delights are given to the tourists for tasting

Travellers Talk

• The tourists found the tour to be interesting and unique
• Another tourist said that they got to buy rich spices and local dry fruits
• The tourists enjoyed their visit to the bazaar

Is It Right

• This 3.5-hour walking tour of the city's food stalls and markets, is perfect for food lovers

What Is It

• This is a private Istanbul tour
• This is a guided food tour
• The major features of this tour are the delicious kebabs and turklish delights

What Will Do

• The first stop of the tour is Karakoy Iskelesi, where the tourists have their breakfast; the menu includes a lavish spread of Turkish menemen, sucuklu omelet, kaymak, and honey
• A coffee break is given in Istiklal Street Taksim Beyoglu
• A ferry is taken to reach Kadikoy Carsisi, where the tourists get local favorites like fried mussels and pickled vegetables
• The last stop is the Misir Carsisi spice market, where the tourists get a chance to interact with the locals

What Inclues

• The trip can extend over 6-7 hours
• Tourists are led by a local guide
• Beverages are served to the tourists
• Travellers taking part in this tour can avail a large buffet for breakfast to get them pumped up for the rest of the day
• There is a variety of food options for different palates and food preferences
• Tourists are also provided with snacks to much during the tour
• This is a private tour
• Travellers taking part in this tour are also offered a luxurious serving of local delicacies for lunch
• Bottled water is given to all tourists without any additional charges
• The ticket for this tour allows entrance to the memorable Karakoy Iskelesi

Travellers Talk

• This 3.5-hour relaxed walking tour to the city's food stops, stalls and markets is perfect for food lovers, and has earned a high recommendation from all tourists

  Is It Right

  • A private tour for food lovers along with a guide
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What Is It

• This is a tour that allows travellers to explore Istanbul along with all the appetising delicacies famous to this place
• This is a tour which allows tourists to explore the city of Istanbul in the most delicious way possible
• This is a trip that allows the tourists to live the vivid and colourful image of the city of Istanbul

What Will Do

• The tour provides travellers with the flexibility of choosing from a list of departure timings, based on their availability
• The first destination that travellers visit on this trip is Kadikoy Istanbul Boga Meydani, where the tourists get to halt for about 1 hour
• The tourists get to interact with the fishermen at the Galata bridge
• Beyoglu is the next stoppage of this tour where they stop for about 1 hour and observe this interesting place
• The tourists also visit the enticing Istiklal Street and Karakoy Rihtim

What Inclues

• The time taken to cover this tour is 4 hours and 30 minutes
• A professional tour guide is also provided for this tour
• Tourists are picked up by the guide by public transport
• Food tastings are a part of the tour as well
• The tour includes entry to Kadikoy Istanbul Boga Meydani, Beyoglu, Istiklal Street, Karakoy Rihtim

Travellers Talk

• The tourists found the tour guide to be fun-loving and accommodating
• Tourists said that they learned a lot about Istanbul from this tour
• Tourists loved the taste of the local cuisine as they went exploring the various aromatic food stalls and shops

Is It Right

• A great choice for those who want to know more about the food culture of Istanbul