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15 Best Food & Drink Tours In Istanbul

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.

15 Best Food & Drink Tours In Istanbul

Istanbul: Guided Food Tour with Ferry Ride and Tastings - Price and value for $131 (and what you’re really buying)
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Istanbul: Guided Food Tour with Ferry Ride and Tastings

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1.Istanbul: Guided Food Tour with Ferry Ride and Tastings

Guided Istanbul food tour with ferry ride, panoramic views, and 20 tastings across Kadıköy and Karaköy. $131 for 6 hours.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“This tour was worth every penny!! Önder was an amazing tour guide. We saw so much of the city and tried incredible local dishes. It was a great way to get to know the city, including the Asian side. We tasted all the famous dishes and more — real local secrets. Önder was super patient…”

600 reviewsFrom $131by My Local Guide Istanbul

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Istanbul: Turkish Food Night and Rooftop Experience - Transfers, timing, and how to plan your evening
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Istanbul: Turkish Food Night and Rooftop Experience

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Istanbul: Guided Food and Culture Tour - Public ferry across the Bosphorus: two continents and a built-in sightseeing moment
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Istanbul: Guided Food and Culture Tour

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3.Istanbul: Guided Food and Culture Tour

4-hour Istanbul guided food tour with Bosphorus ferry views, Kadıköy markets, Kurdish dishes, and dessert, priced at $136.

★ 4.9

“Definitely recommend, wonderful intro to the Asian side of Istanbul and its food. Burak was brilliant and very patient with all our questions, he is very knowledgeable and good company. Be warned, don't eat before it !!!!”

528 reviews4 hoursFrom $136by My Local Guide Istanbul

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Istanbul Food Tour - History and Culture of Turkish Culinary - Meeting at Nordstern Hotel Galata, then heading toward the Golden Horn
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Istanbul Food Tour – History and Culture of Turkish Culinary

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4.Istanbul Food Tour – History and Culture of Turkish Culinary

A small-group Beyoğlu food walk linking Galata and Taksim to Turkish flavors, sweets, and local drink stops, led by top guides.

★ 5.0

“Our guide Erol was knowdgeable and fun. He explained so much about the food we were sampling, and its history. No question went unaswered. I would recommend the tour, and particularly Erol as a guide.”

265 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $127.03by Local Tour Guide Istanbul

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Istanbul Traditional Food Tour with Dinner on Off-Touristy-Path - Ferry logic: how you get Europe and Asia without stress
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Istanbul Traditional Food Tour with Dinner on Off-Touristy-Path

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5.Istanbul Traditional Food Tour with Dinner on Off-Touristy-Path

A 5-hour Istanbul food walking tour that crosses the Bosphorus to Kadıköy for tastings, dessert, and a full dinner.

★ 5.0

“This was such a fun experience. The group is limited to 10 people and we had as much fun making new friends as eating new things. There's no way we would have found the places or tried the foods that we did otherwise. Salih was an excellent guide and made sure everyone had a great…”

230 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $139.13by My Local Guide lstanbul

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PRIVATE Istanbul Food Tour - 10 Tastings including Raki & Padi - 10 Tastings With Raki and Padi: The Value Test
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PRIVATE Istanbul Food Tour – 10 Tastings including Raki & Padi

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6.PRIVATE Istanbul Food Tour – 10 Tastings including Raki & Padi

Private Kadıköy food tour with 10 tastings, raki and padi, plus opera-house and café stops, in about 3 hours.

★ 5.0

“Ugur led us on an amazing culinary experience tasting foods we would have never found on our own. He introduced us to some of his favorite restaurants where the locals go. We learned that Turkish food is a culinary fusion of Armenian, Greek, French, Albanian, Arab and Turkish cuisines. The flavors are unique and all…”

75 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $153.26by Withlocals

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Taste Of Old City Street Food Tour with Local Guide - Golden Horn Bridge and Seaside Photo Time
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Taste Of Old City Street Food Tour with Local Guide

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7.Taste Of Old City Street Food Tour with Local Guide

5-hour evening street food walk in Istanbul’s Fatih, with local bites, dessert, and tea, plus Golden Horn views and Kadınlar Pazarı.

★ 5.0

“We had a very familial experience with our guide. It felt as if we were with an additional family member. He showed us all the great local spots which was amazing. This is an ALL walking tour, so be prepared! Ali was literally part of our family after the tour.”

64 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $96.55by magic doors of istanbul

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Istanbul Evening Sightseeing and Food Tasting Tour - Cig Kofte Hands-On Stop: The Flavor Lesson Starts Early
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Istanbul Evening Sightseeing and Food Tasting Tour

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8.Istanbul Evening Sightseeing and Food Tasting Tour

Evening Istanbul food tour with hotel pickup, Taksim Square sights, cig kofte and lamb kebab tastings, plus sweets like kunefe.

★ 5.0

“This was an amazing trip and very good value. The size if the tasting were very generous in fact we couldn't manage to eat at the last 2 places but was kindly given a takeaway. The guide was very knowledgeable and informative. A great way to see and experience the city. Fully recommend this as…”

59 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $241.36by ENJOY LUXURY TRAVEL

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Taste of Istanbul - Food & Culture - Fener Greek High School: a quick cultural stop with big context
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Taste of Istanbul – Food & Culture

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9.Taste of Istanbul – Food & Culture

Small-group food and culture walk through Balat and Fener with snacks, 15+ dishes, great photo stops, and an Istanbul guidebook.

★ 5.0

“I had such a great with with Kerem, our guide! He was funny, knowledgeable, and attentive. His English was absolutely perfect, and he answered every question thoughtfully. It was wonderful to get to know him. The food stops were varied and delicious. More than anything, I appreciate how the tour lets you pay for your…”

54 reviews3 to 4 hours (approx.)From $40.00by Travel Guides

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PRIVATE ISTANBUL FOOD TOUR & Hidden Pearls of the old city - German Fountain to Egyptian Bazaar: Pickup and Transit That Actually Work
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PRIVATE ISTANBUL FOOD TOUR & Hidden Pearls of the old city

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11.PRIVATE ISTANBUL FOOD TOUR & Hidden Pearls of the old city

A private Istanbul food tour through Grand Bazaar, Rustem Pasha Mosque, street snacks in Eminonu, and Misir Carsisi spices, with pickup options.

★ 5.0

“PIckup was arranged at the hotel, which was very convenient. This also gave us the opportunity to learn the public transit system in IST, which came in handy for the duration of our trip.”

43 reviews2 to 4 hours (approx.)From $150.18by Vines and Pearls

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Half-Day Istanbul Private Food Tour & Culinary Experience - Ferry ride to the Asian side: transit with a view and a purpose
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Half-Day Istanbul Private Food Tour & Culinary Experience

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14.Half-Day Istanbul Private Food Tour & Culinary Experience

Private 4-hour Istanbul food tour with Karaköy bites, ferry to Asia, Kadıköy market tastings, spice bazaar stops, and Turkish coffee.

★ 5.0

“I am not normally an adventurous eater, but decided to go out of my comfort zone and try this culinary tour. Very happy I did. Ugur Kilerci was knowledgeable, personable, and fun. He explained the history and preparation of the food. I sampled a wide variety of items from main courses, snacks, sides dishes, pickled…”

28 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $175.00by Guided Istanbul Tours

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