Private and guided Istanbul food tour - Taste of Istanbul
Overview
From kebabs to baklava to Turkish delight, Turkish food is famous worldwide. While many people have enjoyed more than the odd kebab in their time, there is so much more to Turkish food than just kebabs, as you will discover on the 6-hour Istanbul Food Tour. The tour takes you off the beaten track so you can sample the authentic tastes of Istanbul and experience delicious Turkish delicacies you may not have known existed. While discovering local markets, you will also gain an overview of Turkish history and culture while appreciating the unique architecture of Istanbul. Whether you are a food expert or love food, the Istanbul Food Tour will fulfill your eating dreams.
Inclusions
- Beverages
- Breakfast
- Food tasting
- Professional guide
- Private tour
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Karakoy Iskelesi, Istanbul Turkiye
Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel reception at 09.00 am. If you would like to start later in the day, please email us what time suits you the best. Firstly, we walk or catch a tram to Karakoy, where we have our Turkish breakfast, which includes Turkish menemen, sucuklu omlet, kaymak, and honey.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Istiklal Caddesi, Istiklal Street Taksim Beyoglu, Istanbul Turkiye
Following breakfast, we will catch a metro up to Pera and walk along the famous Istiklal street and give a break for a cup of tea and coffee.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kadikoy Carsisi, Caferaga Mahallesi Kadikoy, Istanbul Turkiye
Walking down Istiklal Street will take us to Karakoy ferry station, where we will catch a ferry from the European side of Istanbul to the Asian side to Kadikoy (Kalkedon ancient name that means the city of the blind), where you can taste authentic Turkish dishes or Mersin's tantuni or if you are feeling adventurous maybe have a liver wrap. We will continue to the fish market, where you can sample stuffed or fried mussels and pickles. Turkish people love their pickles, and some shops only sell pickles.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Misir Carsisi (Spice Market), Rustem Pasa Mahallesi, Erzak Ambari Sok. No:92 Eminonu - Fatih, Istanbul 34116 Turkiye
So after indulging, we will then catch a ferry back to the European side of Istanbul and visit the Spice Market. Where you will have a chance to see where locals have been buying their spices for hundreds of years.
• Please note: the itinerary is subject to change, based on the location's availability and weather.
• You will have a chance to experience local culture while visiting some local markets, bazaars, and backstreets.
• This is a 6-hour walking tour.
• We will use public transportation such as ferry.
• You have full freedom on our tours. You can even change your mind on the day as we go.
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Karakoy Iskelesi, Istanbul Turkiye
Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel reception at 09.00 am. If you would like to start later in the day, please email us what time suits you the best. Firstly, we walk or catch a tram to Karakoy, where we have our Turkish breakfast, which includes Turkish menemen, sucuklu omlet, kaymak, and honey.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Istiklal Caddesi, Istiklal Street Taksim Beyoglu, Istanbul Turkiye
Following breakfast, we will catch a metro up to Pera and walk along the famous Istiklal street and give a break for a cup of tea and coffee.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kadikoy Carsisi, Caferaga Mahallesi Kadikoy, Istanbul Turkiye
Walking down Istiklal Street will take us to Karakoy ferry station, where we will catch a ferry from the European side of Istanbul to the Asian side to Kadikoy (Kalkedon ancient name that means the city of the blind), where you can taste authentic Turkish dishes or Mersin's tantuni or if you are feeling adventurous maybe have a liver wrap. We will continue to the fish market, where you can sample stuffed or fried mussels and pickles. Turkish people love their pickles, and some shops only sell pickles.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Misir Carsisi (Spice Market), Rustem Pasa Mahallesi, Erzak Ambari Sok. No:92 Eminonu - Fatih, Istanbul 34116 Turkiye
So after indulging, we will then catch a ferry back to the European side of Istanbul and visit the Spice Market. Where you will have a chance to see where locals have been buying their spices for hundreds of years.
• Please note: the itinerary is subject to change, based on the location's availability and weather.
• You will have a chance to experience local culture while visiting some local markets, bazaars, and backstreets.
• This is a 6-hour walking tour.
• We will use public transportation such as ferry.
• You have full freedom on our tours. You can even change your mind on the day as we go.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Stroller accessible
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Service animals allowed
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Please note: the itinerary is subject to change, based on the location's availability and weather.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
99stephanp
December 2022
We had an outstanding tour with Furkan, who was knowledgeable, funny, and candid. The communication over WhatsApp in advance of the tour was excellent. Furkan took us to seven merchants selling extremely high-quality foods, from olives to meat to pastries to mussels and baklava, both in the Europ...
We had an outstanding tour with Furkan, who was knowledgeable, funny, and candid. The communication over WhatsApp in advance of the tour was excellent. Furkan took us to seven merchants selling extremely high-quality foods, from olives to meat to pastries to mussels and baklava, both in the European and Asian sides of Istanbul by taking public transportation. It was great to support and learn about some smaller businesses than high-end chains. This was the best food tour we have ever taken. After the tour, Furkan even replied to me several times with other recommendations during our stay in Istanbul and Cappadocia. If you are in Istanbul or planning a trip to Istanbul, trust Furkan to guide you to Istanbul.BarryK_H
November 2022
Furkan was our guide and knew all of best places to sample real Turkish food. His recommendations on what to order, how to eat it and what he thought tasted great were spot on. He was also a very pleasant person to spend the day with and very knowledgeable about Istanbul as well as Turkey. We had...
Furkan was our guide and knew all of best places to sample real Turkish food. His recommendations on what to order, how to eat it and what he thought tasted great were spot on. He was also a very pleasant person to spend the day with and very knowledgeable about Istanbul as well as Turkey. We had a great time.MarkP3191
September 2022
This was my third time to Istanbul, and I was looking for a customized experience centered around food and conversation on a range of modern Turkish topics. Furkan facilitated all that - and much more. He curated the perfect day around eating venues he'd frequent as a local and that I'd have di...
This was my third time to Istanbul, and I was looking for a customized experience centered around food and conversation on a range of modern Turkish topics. Furkan facilitated all that - and much more. He curated the perfect day around eating venues he'd frequent as a local and that I'd have difficulty efficiently accessing on my own. Conversation was rich with chit chat about business, economics, culture and politics. He even provided some guidance on what I should do the next day on my own - I took all his suggestions and they were spot on. Furkan understood exactly what I wanted out of the tour - and delivered beyond my high expectations. I've met some fantastic private guides on each of my trips, so this is saying a lot.tammyholbrook72
May 2022
By far, this was the best tour we experienced during our stay in Istanbul! Had we known it would be so amazing, we would have booked all our tours with this wonderful tour company. The food was so delicious, but our experience would not have been the same if it weren’t for our tour guide Derya! S...
By far, this was the best tour we experienced during our stay in Istanbul! Had we known it would be so amazing, we would have booked all our tours with this wonderful tour company. The food was so delicious, but our experience would not have been the same if it weren’t for our tour guide Derya! She was extremely welcoming and accommodating and ensured we were all happy with our experience. Her knowledge of the city and its culture is beyond superb! This was my first trip overseas so I was a bit stressed, but Derya made us all feel like we had known her for years! She went above and beyond to make sure our experience was unique and individualized! We had no worries as Derya had arranged everything from the time she picked us up at our hotel to drop off at our hotel at days end. It was truly a stress free day! Bonus - she has a talent for taking extraordinary photos and we have many exceptional pictures to remember this experience. Our next trip will start by booking all our tours with this company!Getaway798922
April 2022
I am a solo (female) traveller with only 2 days in Istanbul. I had a great time doing the guided Istanbul food tour with Private Istanbul Walking Tours and would recommend especially for those staying a short period of time. My tour guide was Derya and she took me all around (old city and new cit...
I am a solo (female) traveller with only 2 days in Istanbul. I had a great time doing the guided Istanbul food tour with Private Istanbul Walking Tours and would recommend especially for those staying a short period of time. My tour guide was Derya and she took me all around (old city and new city on the European side and the Asian side). We used public transit (which is recommended given heavy congestion) and hit all the touristy as well as local favourites in one day (while eating / tasting all the food of course). I felt well taken care of and also felt like I was hanging out with a friend who also takes great photos. For the food tour, we tried a mix of street food and dishes at restaurants (some examples include authentic spread of Turkish breakfast, Turkish coffee, intestine sandwich, muscles, pickled veggies, and many more that I do not remember the names of. We also went to Çiya Sofrası, which was featured on Chefs Table, and had a number of dishes there). All the places Derya took me to were authentic and clean. Derya also noted other popular restaurants / destinations etc for me to discover on my own. I also arranged for pick up from the airport (with an additional fee) and it went smoothly. Derya was waiting for me with a sign and the meeting point was clearly communicated beforehand. The team is responsive and the tour is well laid out (ie they know where to find clean bathrooms etc). I would definitely go on another tour with them next time I am in Turkey.Jeremy_H
April 2022
We only had one day in Istanbul and couldn’t have asked for a better day to experience the city. Our guide was very friendly and definitely knew his way around the city. All of the stops we made were great and we really enjoyed all of the food.
We only had one day in Istanbul and couldn’t have asked for a better day to experience the city. Our guide was very friendly and definitely knew his way around the city. All of the stops we made were great and we really enjoyed all of the food.