Turkiye · FOOD
The 15 food experiences below are bookable today, with the price, the running time and who each one suits. Start at the top and work down.
Taste Istanbul from spice-market breakfast to Kadıköy kebabs, baklava, coffee, and ice cream on a small-group food walk across two continents.
“this tour is a great introduction to the istanbul food scene”
Taste Istanbul street food, sip tea on a rooftop, and share a generous dinner at a 140-year-old local restaurant.
“Though it was a rainy evening our Guide Zeynab made it an enjoyable evening for the group She was knowledgeable about the local cuisine, warm, engaging and passionate about food and taking care of her guests. Food at the restaurant was exquisite. All in all it was a great experience”
Taste Istanbul across two continents with 20 food samples, ferries, markets, local guides, and Turkish favorites from simit to künefe.
“nothing guide was very good,very professional and a pleasure to be with.definately a tour all should take a credit to GYG.”
Taste Istanbul street food, enjoy rooftop views, and share a generous Turkish feast at a historic local restaurant for $69.
“We liked Zeynep so much. She was incredibly friendly and understanding with our kids. The food was extremly good, the restaurant was so nice. We liked everything and we would recommend thid activity to anyone who wants to taste the real food of Istanbul.”
Taste Istanbul across two continents on a small-group food tour with ferry views, Kadıköy markets, Kurdish dishes, tea, coffee, and dessert.
“This was one of the best food tours we've been on! Burak was an amazing guide and very knowledgeable about the area and history. We visited a ton of shops and ate like locals. This tour is mainly on the Asian residential side of Istanbul which meant visiting locally owned restaurants and street vendors. Highly recommend!!”
Taste 10 Istanbul specialties on a private Beyoğlu food walk with a local guide, from Turkish delight and dürüm to coffee, fish, and kebabs.
“Our guide, Tolga, met us just shortly before the appointed time. Tolga was a wealth of information regarding the food we consumed and local sights. He was truly a great guide. He led us through alleyways, main streets, and side streets to alloRead more”
Explore Beyoğlu through Turkish food, from mezze and mussels to baklava, with a local guide on a small-group Istanbul walking tour.
“Where to start. We visited multiple restaurants off the tourist paths. Learned so much about how they prepare food, the amazing variety of fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts grown right here in Türkiye not to mention the culture of food and drink here. By the end of the tour we could barely eat the last few bites. Erol Utgun our guide was so knowledgeable and made sure he gave us an individualized experience not to mention interactive and delicious. Would highly recommend. Not to be missed.”
Taste 12 or more Turkish specialties while walking Kadıköy, from menemen and pide to coffee, wine, lahmacun, and baklava.
“We got extremely lucky and enjoyed a private tour with Jeremy. He was very knowledgeable and accommodating providing a lot of history regarding the origins of each dish. Our recommendation is to come very hungry. For us, it’s a lot of food. We had to leave some dishes only partly finished. We over ate because it was all so delicious. Don’t eat for several hours prior. Take some time to wander through area after to work off the food and enjoy the local vibe”
Cross Istanbul by ferry for nine local food stops, from stuffed mussels and kebabs to kunefe, with a small group and English guide.
“What an amazing night with Burak. He was a great guide and told great stories. We are at so many different places - come very hungry! We would highly recommend!”
Taste Istanbul on a private food walk from Karakoy to Kadikoy, with Turkish breakfast, baklava, ferry views, and local dishes.
“Furkan was amazing. The food, experience, conversation and day was simply the best. I cannot say enough about our experience. The food was delicious. The background and history of Istanbul was priceless. And the ease of it all made a perfect day in Istanbul.”
Cross Istanbul by ferry on a small-group food tour with Turkish breakfast, kebabs, mackerel, coffee, künefe, and local history.
“One of the best food tours we've had. Bunner was very knowledgeable about the Turkish cuisine as well as areas surrounding our amazing food. We enjoyed getting to know her as well as other in our group. The locations took us out of the tourism and into the heart of Istanbul. Highly recommend. Thank you Bunner!”
Cruise Alanya’s coast on a pirate ship with barbecue lunch, swimming stops, soft drinks, WiFi, and a lively foam party for $11.
“Very good staff all friendly food was great, driver was friendly. Would recommend plus go again 👍🏼👍🏼”
Taste Istanbul from simit to baklava while exploring the Spice Market, Grand Bazaar, old food stalls, and Ottoman landmarks.
“Guide didn't show up leaving me standing alone in the middle of the square. Did not receive any contact saying the tour had been cancelled, I had to get in touch with them to find out what was happening.”
Taste Turkish breakfast, pide, lahmacun, coffee, wine, and baklava while exploring Kadikoy’s markets and backstreets with a private guide.
“Melis provided a fun and informative tour. The food stops were excellent. Her extensive knowledge of the area, the city of Istanbul and Turkish customs in general added a much appreciated layer to our experience. Thank you.”
Taste Istanbul’s Kadıköy with a private guide, sampling pide, Turkish delight, falafel, dates, raki, and local favorites.
“Great time exploring Kadikoy with Ibra! He was super knowledgeable about the food send the neighborhood. It’s a ton of food so definitely come hungry. He also took us around some cool hipster-y shops and helped point us to the beach! Great experience overall”
Pick a coast, a ruin, or a room full of steam.
