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The pick of Istanbul.
The 15 most popular food & drink tours in Istanbul. A short list of the ones worth planning a day around, with prices, run times and who to book with.
Guided Istanbul food tour with ferry ride, panoramic views, and 20 tastings across Kadıköy and Karaköy. $131 for 6 hours.
Most Popular“Onder is a fabulous guide. He introduced us to so many different foods and a great experience. Fabulous day.”
Taste Istanbul after dark with street food stops, a rooftop tea view, and a traditional 130-year-old dinner featuring kebabs, meze, and künefe.
“Sule was the best guide, welcoming and knowledgeable of Turkish food culture. You are in good hands on this tour.”
4-hour Istanbul guided food tour with Bosphorus ferry views, Kadıköy markets, Kurdish dishes, and dessert, priced at $136.
“Burak was awesome. Such an authentic experience we loved. Had no idea how amazing the Asia side of Istanbul would be. Great tour. Really well thought out! We are also stuffed! A must do when in Istanbul !!”
A small-group Beyoğlu food walk linking Galata and Taksim to Turkish flavors, sweets, and local drink stops, led by top guides.
“We had such a fantastic experience on our food tour in Istanbul! Kim was an amazing guide — warm, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about her city. It honestly felt like spending the day with a friend who couldn’t wait to show us all her favorite local spots. She not only shared great stories and insights,…”
A 5-hour Istanbul food walking tour that crosses the Bosphorus to Kadıköy for tastings, dessert, and a full dinner.
“Our tour guide led us into the best neighborhoods where the locals meet up and dine. He took us to wonderful restaurants for delicious tastings. We ate foods we had not eaten before and found it to be much to our liking. I would highly recommend.”
Private Kadıköy food tour with 10 tastings, raki and padi, plus opera-house and café stops, in about 3 hours.
“Our guide, Mohammad, was very helpful and concerned about our comfort and experience. His love of his community and food was obvious. He even made recommendations for other tours outside of Istanbul. He also made a couple of great suggestions for restaurants on the European side.”
5-hour evening street food walk in Istanbul’s Fatih, with local bites, dessert, and tea, plus Golden Horn views and Kadınlar Pazarı.
“Super street food tour with many different and varied dishes. At the same time, you can also see some of the city and Emir knows a lot of interesting things about the food, but also about the country and people.Auto-translated”
Evening Istanbul food tour with hotel pickup, Taksim Square sights, cig kofte and lamb kebab tastings, plus sweets like kunefe.
“Ayhan was great. He introduced us to places we might have missed. We did the tour on our first day in Istanbul, so we were able to revisit the places and enjoy the dishes again.”
Small-group food and culture walk through Balat and Fener with snacks, 15+ dishes, great photo stops, and an Istanbul guidebook.
“My wife and I are adventurous travelers who have explored many countries, but Hasan’s home experience was truly a highlight of our time in Istanbul. From the moment we arrived, Hasan made us feel so welcome and cared for—it was clear how much thought and effort he put into every detail. The food was incredible—so…”
Private 3-hour Istanbul food tour with 10 tastings, Turkish delight and dürüm, plus city highlights from the Cihangir side.
A private Istanbul food tour through Grand Bazaar, Rustem Pasha Mosque, street snacks in Eminonu, and Misir Carsisi spices, with pickup options.
“Our culinary tour with Siman was top-notch. It was such an amazing way to see the city on a relaxed way, eating amazing foods along the way and learning from a local. Siman brought us to unique places that were not touristy at all and we never would have experienced on our own. I highly…”
Private 4-hour Sultanahmet shopping with Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, ceramics and carpets, plus Turkish coffee and delights.
Taste authentic Turkish food in Kadıköy with a local guide, meze samplings, market stops, and a commuter ferry crossing the Bosphorus.
Private 4-hour Istanbul food tour with Karaköy bites, ferry to Asia, Kadıköy market tastings, spice bazaar stops, and Turkish coffee.
“A fantastic day with our guide Baruk! Highly recommend for an introduction to the area, its history, and cuisine. A beautiful city!!!”
Private Istanbul food tour with ferry to Kadikoy, Spice Bazaar visit, and 14+ tastings of local street favorites in a flexible half-day.
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