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The pick of Istanbul.
The 15 most popular food tours in Istanbul. A short list of the ones worth planning a day around, with prices, run times and who to book with.
Eat your way through Istanbul’s Spice Bazaar and Kadıköy with 8-9 tastings, a Bosphorus ferry ride, and dondurma in Moda.
Most Popular“Excellent food tour! Also ended up being part city walking tour which was a bonus!”
Guided Istanbul food tour with ferry ride, panoramic views, and 20 tastings across Kadıköy and Karaköy. $131 for 6 hours.
“We had such a great time on this guided food tour through Istanbul. It was the perfect mix of delicious local eats and cultural insight. Our guide, Binnur, was incredibly knowledgeable - not just about the food, but also the city’s rich history and traditions. She made the whole experience feel effortless and engaging. We…”
Taste Istanbul after dark with street food stops, a rooftop tea view, and a traditional 130-year-old dinner featuring kebabs, meze, and künefe.
“The experience was incredibly interesting and, above all, very generous with the portions. There was so much food! We visited several different spots throughout the night, which allowed us to try a great variety of authentic dishes. My only piece of advice: if you don’t like having a very heavy meal late at night, I…”
4-hour Istanbul guided food tour with Bosphorus ferry views, Kadıköy markets, Kurdish dishes, and dessert, priced at $136.
“Burak was amazing. I did this tour last year, and he was the guide. He's friendly, knowledgeable, flexible and very accommodating. I will recommend this tour to others!”
A small-group Beyoğlu food walk linking Galata and Taksim to Turkish flavors, sweets, and local drink stops, led by top guides.
“Our tour guide was as amazing and the food selection and taste. We had the pleasure of being guided by Gamzeler (female with one simple). She gave us a great breakdown of food, background, how it plays a role in the Turkish everyday culture. She also kept checking in on me because I looked very…”
A 5-hour Istanbul food walking tour that crosses the Bosphorus to Kadıköy for tastings, dessert, and a full dinner.
“A great way to eat like a local! 9 stops to try a wide variety of food and drinks, with a great guide - Burak - who gave us the history of Istanbul as well as the origins of the food we ate. Don’t eat much during the day as you will want to leave…”
Private Kadıköy food tour with 10 tastings, raki and padi, plus opera-house and café stops, in about 3 hours.
“Mohammad was a great guide ,kind and knowledgeable went extra and beyond. The reason for my 3 stars was because the tour was supposed to get us to see the opera house and the theatre also I was overcharged than what was advertised. Felt that I have been scammed by your app”
5-hour evening street food walk in Istanbul’s Fatih, with local bites, dessert, and tea, plus Golden Horn views and Kadınlar Pazarı.
“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.”
Evening Istanbul food tour with hotel pickup, Taksim Square sights, cig kofte and lamb kebab tastings, plus sweets like kunefe.
“Our guide was knowledgeable but did not explain the structure of the tour (mostly walking to food in three very different locales). The sightseeing part was much longer than the tour description indicated, so we only enjoyed the first stop (after 40 minutes walking). We left the tour and departed without the third stop. Perhaps…”
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…”
Shop Kurtuluş markets, cook Turkish classics at a local home, and eat a cozy dinner with tea, Turkish coffee, and dessert.
“Exploring the Turkish cuisine with the guidance of Gülseh was an unforgettable experience. At first we were looking at shops in her neighborhood and she explained about the traditions and which food ingredients are most common when cooking Turkish food. Later we arrived at her beautiful flat and with the help of all participants we…”
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.
“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.”
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.
“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…”
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