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Private and Guided Istanbul Food Tour: Taste of Istanbul
- Duration5 hours – 6 hours
- GroupPrivate tour
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
Unlike many standard food tours that include limited tastings or extra spending along the way, this 5-6-hour private experience is a fully all-inclusive culinary journey.
100% All-Inclusive: All generous food tastings and non-alcoholic beverages are covered from start to finish.
Eat Like a Local: Explore the authentic neighborhoods of Karakoy and Kadikoy across two continents and discover where locals genuinely enjoy eating.
No Hidden Shopping Stops: Your time is dedicated entirely to food, culture, and enjoying the city.
A Personal Pace: This is not a rushed group walk, but a relaxed private culinary experience with a more personal pace.
Dietary Note: We are happy to adapt tastings for vegetarians and certain food allergies whenever possible.
Beverage Note: All non-alcoholic beverages are included. Alcoholic beverages are not included, but may be purchased separately at selected stops.
What to expect
Karakoy Rihtim
Rihtim Caddesi, Karakoy, Beyoglu, Istanbul, 34560, Turkiye
You will meet your guide at your preferred time, and our tour starts from Karakoy with a traditional Turkish breakfast, which includes tea, olives, cheeses, menemen. sucuklu omelet, kaymak, and honey.
Tophane Parki
Hacimimi Mah. Meclis-i Mebusan Cad. Kemankes, Beyoglu, Istanbul, Turkiye
Afterward, we’ll explore Tophane, indulge in a delightful cup of tea or coffee at a chic, trendy coffee house that elevates your experience, and sample some of the freshest baklava in Istanbul.
Later, we’ll take a ferry from the European side to the Asian side to Kadikoy, which was formerly known as Kalkedon.
KadIkoy CarsIsI
Neset Omer Sk. No:1, Istanbul, 34710, Turkiye
In Kadikoy, you can enjoy authentic Turkish home-cooked dishes or delicious kebabs. After that, we will continue to the fish market, where you can try stuffed or fried mussels and kokorec.
Kadikoy Iskelesi
Caferaga, Istanbul, 34710, Turkiye
After enjoying these delicious treats, we will conclude the tour at the Kadikoy ferry station, making it easy for you to take a ferry back to your hotel. Additionally, there will be some delightful secret dishes to try. Please note that the itinerary may change based on the availability of locations and weather conditions.
Pickup & meeting point
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
Your tour guide will meet you inside the Karakoy Murat Muhallebicisi restaurant near the Karakoy T1 tram station.
End
The tour will end at the Kadikoy ferry station on the Asian side.
Redemption
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
What's included
Included
- The breakfast includes a variety of seasonal delicacies such as Turkish menemen, sucuklu omelet, olives, cheese, kaymak, and honey.
- Non acholic beverages
- Professional guide
- Ferry ticket
- All food tastings
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 5 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Infant (0–3), Child (4–10), Youth (11–15), Adult (16–90)
Additional information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- 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
- The tour concludes on the Asian side at the Kadikoy ferry station, where you can easily take a ferry back to Europe.
Languages
- Guide
- English
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- 0+ days before0% refund
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 1 day before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Europe/Istanbul
- Product code
- 63525P7
What you'll be asked when booking
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
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Ratings aggregated from Viator (43) and Tripadvisor (165).
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