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15 Food & Drink Tours in Istanbul Worth Making Time For

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Turkish Food Night and Rooftop Experience Istanbul

Turkish Food Night and Rooftop Experience Istanbul - Private van, private transfers, and why transport is part of the value

1.Turkish Food Night and Rooftop Experience Istanbul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 666 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $77Our pick

Istanbul Turkish Food Night with rooftop tea and a 140-year-old local dinner, capped at 15 with private pickup and drop-off.

“Sule was our guide and she was terrific, always smiling, super kind and full of information. She lead us from delicious Turkish delights to wonderful tea chai and Turkish coffee to a beautiful rooftop view of the entire city . Then We went to an amazing dinner. She was very kind and taught us wonderful stories about the city as we made it from one location to another. She was Absolutely wonderful. The food was delicious. I had the best time.”

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Istanbul: Guided Food Tour with Ferry Ride and Tastings

Istanbul: Guided Food Tour with Ferry Ride and Tastings - Meeting at Itimat Fabrika near the Egyptian Spice Bazaar

2.Guided Food Tour with Ferry Ride and Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 600 reviews · from $131

Istanbul food tour with ferry views, Kadıköy tastings, seafood stops, kunefe, and Turkish coffee, guided by locals for $131.

“Binnur was awesome. She made finding the meeting place seamless. The food choices were amazing and Binnur did a great job explaining the history and cultural significance of every thing we ate. It was the perfect way to get oriented with the city. Overall great tour and awesome guide!”

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Istanbul: Turkish Food Night and Rooftop Experience

Istanbul: Turkish Food Night and Rooftop Experience - Social Format: Meeting Other People Through Food

3.Turkish Food Night and Rooftop Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 569 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Rooftop tea, street food stops, and a 130-year-old Fatih dinner with 10+ Turkish dishes and künefe, in 3 hours.

“We had a great time with Bugra trying some local food which was delicious, leave room for the Anthony Bourdain reviewed dessert delicious!”

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The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Istanbul: The 10 Tastings

The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Istanbul: The 10 Tastings - Stop 2: Avrupa Pasaji for Turkish classics, Turkish delight, and dürüm

Istanbul Food Tour – History and Culture of Turkish Culinary

Istanbul Food Tour - History and Culture of Turkish Culinary - İstiklal Caddesi and the Big Venetian Neo-Gothic Church

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 265 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $127

A half-day food tour through Beyoğlu, from Galata and the Golden Horn to İstiklal and Cicek Pasajı, with tastings and cultural stories.

“We had a great time, our host was very friendly and knowledgeable and took us to some great places that we wouldn't have found on our own. Great wsy to spend a few hours in the Taksim area. She also introduced us to the Tunel funicular that we would never have found on our own. Would highly recommend.”

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Istanbul Kadikoy Food Tour with 12+ Local Delicacies Tastings

Istanbul Kadikoy Food Tour with 12+ Local Delicacies Tastings - Price and value: what $100.42 buys you in real life

7.Istanbul Kadikoy Food Tour with 12+ Local Delicacies Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 247 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $100

Kadikoy food tour on Istanbul’s Asian side: 3 to 3.5 hours with 12+ local tastings, Turkish breakfast, pide, coffee, lahmacun, baklava.

“Food tasting on the Eastern side of Istanbul. This was a 3 hour tour and an easy walk. The food was varied, plentiful and tasty. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. I recommend this tour.”

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

Istanbul Traditional Food Tour with Dinner on Off-Touristy-Path - Meeting Point and the 6:00 pm Rhythm

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 230 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $139

A 5-hour Istanbul food walk with ferry rides, 9 tasting stops, dinner, dessert, and nonalcoholic drinks for about $139 per person.

“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.”

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Private and guided Istanbul food tour – Taste of Istanbul

Private and guided Istanbul food tour - Taste of Istanbul - Karakoy Breakfast at Murat Muhallebicisi (Menemen, Sucuk, Kaymak, Honey)

9.Private and guided Istanbul food tour – Taste of Istanbul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 205 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $270

Private guided Taste of Istanbul food tour with Turkish breakfast in Karakoy, coffee and sweets, ferry to Kadikoy, and local bites on both sides.

“Armagan was an excellent tour guide and really showed us around Istanbul like a local. We love to take walking food tours to experience the city’s culture, food, and history. We took the tram, the ferry, and walked about 4 miles. She went out of her way to make the experience personalized and will definitely use her and her company again when we come back to Turkey.”

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Istanbul Guided Street Food Tour Around European and Asian Sides

Istanbul Guided Street Food Tour Around European and Asian Sides - Breakfast in Eminönü: Kaymak, Cheese, Simit, and Acuka

10.Istanbul Guided Street Food Tour Around European and Asian Sides

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $139

Istanbul street food across Europe and Asia, small group sampling. Ferry ride plus breakfast, lunch, and dessert with local stories.

“Go hungry! There was so much delicious food to enjoy, and I’m really glad we didn’t eat before meeting. Our guide, Salih, was amazing. We’ve done a lot of food tours, but this has by far been our favorite one. We tried a large variety of foods and Salih gave us plenty of interesting facts along the way. 10/10 would recommend this tour to anyone looking to try local Turkish food.”

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Local Food, History and Hidden Places Walking Tour in Istanbul

Local Food, History and Hidden Places Walking Tour in Istanbul - The meeting points and route flow (what it feels like in real time)

11.Local Food, History and Hidden Places Walking Tour in Istanbul

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $80

Istanbul walking food tour: Spice Market simit, Tahtakale pide, Turkish coffee, old-school döner, Grand Bazaar kebabs, baklava.

“The tour operator did not apply, did not respond to our texts and did not answer calls. Viator could not contact them and only emailed me. Poor by both Viator and operator”

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Istanbul Kadikoy Private Food Tour with 12+ Local Tastings

Istanbul Kadikoy Private Food Tour with 12+ Local Tastings - Price and Value of a $356 Private Tastings Plan

12.Istanbul Kadikoy Private Food Tour with 12+ Local Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $356

Taste Kadıköy on Istanbul’s Asian side with 12+ bites, handmade pide, lahmacun, Turkish coffee, wine, and more in 3 to 3.5 hours.

“Cold day in Istanbul; we were the only people to sign up and had Jeremy to ourselves. He was knowledgeable and super great to talk with while we were walking and eating. He spent extra time with us as we talked about the other foods in the area outside of the set menu. Thanks Jeremy! We had a great time!”

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PRIVATE Istanbul Food Tour – 10 Tastings including Raki & Padi

PRIVATE Istanbul Food Tour - 10 Tastings including Raki & Padi - Stop 1: Kadıköy Carsısı, 10 Tastings That Actually Add Up

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $153

Private Kadıköy food tour with 10 tastings, raki, pide, falafel and sweets, plus culture stops. 3 hours, English guide.

“My husband and I can’t say enough good things about our time eating our way through Kadikoy with our guide, Sözüm. It wasn’t just a tour- it was more like hanging out with your cool friend who knows all the best spots. She also took us to amazing places we wouldn’t have tried on our own. Can’t recommend enough! :)”

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Taste Of Old City Street Food Tour with Local Guide

Taste Of Old City Street Food Tour with Local Guide - Golden Horn Walk: Bridge Views and a Seaside Photo Break

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $96

Evening street food walk in Istanbul’s Fatih, tasting lahmacun, kebap, and künefe with an English guide for about 5 hours.

“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.”

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Taste of İstanbul Food Tour on Two Continents: in Europe & Asia

Taste of İstanbul Food Tour on Two Continents: in Europe & Asia - Stop 1 at Merhaba Pastaneleri Sirkeci: börek with black tea

15.Taste of İstanbul Food Tour on Two Continents: in Europe & Asia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $102

A 5-hour Istanbul food tour that crosses Europe to Asia by ferry, with 8 to 9 tastings, Turkish tea or coffee, and dessert.

“One of our favorite ways to explore a new city is through a walking food tour, you get a taste of the place both literally and figuratively. Our trek through Istanbul’s culinary corners was no exception. We began on the European side at the Spice Market, home to around 200 shops (a fraction of the Grand Bazaar’s 3,500+). Our first bite was at Börekçisi, where we sampled flaky börek pastries filled with cheese, spiced minced meat, and potato. The minced meat won us over with unexpected pops of sweetness from raisins. From there, we hopped a ferry across the Bosphorus to the Asian side. At Özcan Turşuları, we tried a…”

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