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Istanbul Fine Dining Afternoon in 3 Historic Venues Private Tour

5.0(10 reviews)Istanbul, TurkeyOperated by Vines and Pearls
  • Duration4 hours
  • GroupPrivate tour
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Embark on an unparalleled fine dining journey through Istanbul's rich Ottoman cuisine exploring historic venues transformed into exquisite establishments. Elevate your culinary adventure with a Luxurious Private Istanbul Food Tour!

Step into a century-old restaurant within the historic bazaar, savoring cold appetizers and local wine. Continue the gastronomic odyssey in ancient cisterns, once serving the Sultan's palace, relishing hot appetizers paired with a curated wine. Culminate your experience on the historical Hamam's roofs, where a Michelin Guide-recognized chef (2023&2024) showcases mastery. Enjoy a sumptuous main course and decadent dessert, perfectly complemented by wine and coffee.

The meticulously crafted menu includes cold and hot starters, a main dish, 3 glasses of local quality wine, dessert, and coffee.

Note that restaurant selection may vary based on your booking time, preserving historical charm and ensuring a high-quality menu.

Join Istanbul Luxury Food Tour!

What to expect

4 hours9 stopsPrivate tour

  1. Misir Carsisi

    Rustem Pasa, Istanbul, 34116, Turkiye

    30 minutes

    The route goes through selected restaurants to explore fine dining cuisine. We will pass by a few iconic places along the way. A spice market is an impressive place for all food lovers. You will explore the different spices and learn how the spice route enriched Turkish cooking!

  2. Yeni Camii

    Yeni Cami Cd. No:3, Istanbul, 34116, Turkiye

    Pass by

    The route goes through selected restaurants to explore fine dining cuisine. We will pass by a few iconic places along the way, Yeni cami square is one of the beloved places for the locals and is a significant spiritual spot for the local community.

  3. Sultanahmet District

    Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye

    2 hours

    Explore the iconic and outstanding dining venues in the historical Sultanahmet area. Your private guide will accompany you through this luxurious gourmet journey introducing the culinary and cultural treasures along the way.

  4. Sultanahmet Square

    Istanbul, Turkiye

    30 minutes

    This fine dining route crosses the legendary Sultanahmet square. Here you will have a chance to admire monuments as Hagia Sophia and Blue mosque

  5. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye

    Pass by

    The route passes the magnificent Hagia Sophia, one of the most iconic religious places in the world.

  6. Blue Mosque

    Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye

    Pass by

    While discovering the fine dining places in the city we will also cross Sultanahmet square and have a chance to admire the iconic Blue mosque

  7. TopkapI Palace

    Cankurtaran Mah. BabI Humayun Cad. No:1, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye

    Pass by

    During the route from one fine dining restaurant to the other you will pass by Topkapi palace

  8. German Fountain

    Hippodrome Square, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye

    Pass by

    As you walk through Sultanahmet historic square you will get a chance to admire and old German fountain.

  9. Cagaloglu Hamami

    Profesor KazIm Ismail Gurkan Cad. No: 34, Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye

    Pass by

    As you explore the authentic historic spaces of Istanbul you will pass by historic hamam and enjoy a fine dining experience on its rooftop

Pickup & meeting point

You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Start

In front of the entrance of the Yeni Cami mosque

End / drop-off

In front of the entrance of the Yeni Cami mosque

Pickup locations531

The operator lists 531 pickup points. 39 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.

Hotels & residences39

  • Harbour Suites Old CityKadirga Liman Cad. Kumluk Sok No: 4, Sehsuvar Bey Mah., Istanbul, 34130, Turkiye
  • Atlantis Royal HotelDizdariye Cesmesi Sk. No:53, Binbirdirek, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • Imagine Istanbul - SultanahmetPertevpasa Sk. No: 57, Emin Sinan Mah, Istanbul, 34126, Turkiye
  • Han 1772 HotelHobyar, Mimar Vedat Sk. No:3, Sirkeci,Fatih, Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye
  • Xenia Hotel IstanbulKeresteci Hakki Sokak No 7-9, Sultan Ahmet, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • AHC Ayasofya Hotel - Special ClassPiyer Loti Cad. No: 1, Istanbul, 34400, Turkiye
  • Meddusa HotelAlemdar Mh. Nuru Osmaniye Cad. No: 5, Cagaloglu, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, 34400, Turkiye
  • Gulhane Corner HotelHudavendigar Cad. Saffeti Pasa Sok. No:12, Hoca Pasa Mah., Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye
  • Akdeniz HotelDivanyolu Cad. Haci Tahsin Bey Sokak No : 7, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkiye
  • Faros Hotel Old CityDivanyolu Cad. No:68, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • Kupeli HotelEmin Sinan Hamam Sokak No:4, Emin Sinan Mah., Istanbul, 34130, Turkiye
  • Livro HotelCemal Nadir Sok. No:9-11, Hobyar Mah, Istanbul, 34112, Turkiye
  • The Hotel IstanbulBinbirdirek Mah. Binbirdirek MeydanI Sok. No:17, Istanbul, 34400, Turkiye
  • Best Town PalaceIstasyon Arkasi Sokak, 9, Hocapasa Mah., Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye
  • The Zanadu IstanbulSht. Mehmet Pasa Sk. 26/1 Kucuk Ayasofya Mahallesi Fatih, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • Aprilis HotelPeykhane Sk. No 4, Binbirdirek Mh, Cemberlitas, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • Flower Palace HotelHudavendigar Cad, Saffeti Pasa Sk No:11, Hoca Pasa Mah, Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye
  • Royal Bosphorus HotelEbussuud Cad. No:6, Sirkeci-Fatih, Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye
  • Rumours InnUcler Hamami Sk. No:6, Kucukayasofya Mah., Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • Candy HotelKatip Sinan Cami Sk. No:23, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • Sultanahmet Newport HotelPeykhane Sk. No: 15, Binbirdirek Mh. Sultanahmet, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • Levni Hotel & SpaAnkara Caddesi No: 12, Istanbul, 34127, Turkiye
  • Hotel Golden Horn SirkeciEbussuud Cad.No:26, Istanbul, 34410, Turkiye
  • Regie Ottoman HotelMimar Vedat Sokak No:5, Hobyar Mah., Istanbul, 34112, Turkiye
  • Hotel Centrum IstanbulHoca Pasa Mh. Ibn-I Kemal Cd. No:14, Istanbul, 34080, Turkiye
  • Bon Hotel Hagia SophiaAlaykosku Mah. Sengul Hamam Sok. No: 5, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • Blue Marmara SuitesPiyerloti Cad. Daghan SK. NO:6, Fatih, Istanbul, 34126, Turkiye
  • Aziyade HotelPiyerloti Cad. No:30, Istanbul, 34490, Turkiye
  • Best Western Empire PalaceHocapasa Mah. Hudavenigar Cad. 17/19, Sirkeci, Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye
  • Orka Royal Hotel & SpaHocapasa Mh. Nobethane Cd. No:6, Behind The Sirkeci Station, Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye
  • Raymond Hotel IstanbulEbusuud Cd. No 20/A, Hocapaşa Mah, Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye
  • Sirkeci Ersu HotelErdogan Sok No:10-12, Hoca Paşa Mahallesi, Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye
  • Rast Hotel SultanahmetKlodfarer Cad. No:4, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • Castle Franco SuitesEvkaf Sk. No:4, Emin Sinan Mahallesi, Istanbul, 34130, Turkiye
  • Arden City HotelProf. KazIm Ismail Gurkan Cd. No:2, Alemdar Mah, Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye
  • Olimpiyat HotelEbusuud Cad. 6 Sirkeci, Istanbul, 34410, Turkiye
  • Metropol HotelIbni Kemal Caddesi, 38, Sirkeci, Istanbul, Turkiye
  • Istanbul Central HotelHobyar Mh. Cemal Nadir Str. N:10, Istanbul, 34112, Turkiye
  • Yazar HotelHobyar Mah. Cemal Nadir Sok. N 14, Fatih, Istanbul, Turkiye
  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

What's included

Included

  • Wine pairing by your professional culinary guide
  • 3 Glasses of quality local wines handpicked by your culinary guide
  • Cold starters at the 100-year old restaurant recommended by Michelin 2023
  • Main dish made by a Michelin listed chef!
  • Hot starters at the historical restaurant
  • Fine Dining Tour with a Private Culinary Expert
  • 3 Fine Dining Venues
  • Private Luxury Experience
  • Devine dessert paired with Turkish coffee

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 6 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Child (4–17), Adult (18–89)

Languages

Guide
English

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 15 hours before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Europe/Istanbul
Product code
388075P6

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements
  • Drop-off address
  • How you are arriving
  • Cruise arrival time
  • Cruise ship name

Traveller reviews

5.0/ 510 reviews
  • 510

Ratings aggregated from Tripadvisor (10).

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