Top Istanbul Street Food Tours

Europe to Asia Food Adventure

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3 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

from $40

Istanbul is a big city, so it can be hard to meet locals who aren’t in the tourist trade. Enjoy an authentic encounter with Istanbul’s culture, cuisine, and hospitality on this intimate walking tour through the Balat neighborhood. Soak up the atmosphere as you walk around and receive a guidebook with other tips and recommendations about Istanbul. The tour starts with a snack tasting; after that, pay as you go for what you choose to eat.

Taste of Istanbul - Food & Culture

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3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $40

Get an authentic taste of Istanbul on this food tour, featuring delicious Turkish street eats, a rooftop dinner at a 140-year-old family restaurant, and spectacular city views. Feast on food it’s easy to overlook if exploring alone, and make new friends on this small-group tour, which includes drop-off at Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Eminönü, Galata, Taksim, and cruise ports. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options are available.

Turkish Food Night and Rooftop Experience Istanbul

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3 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

from $79

Istanbul Kadikoy Food Tour with 12+ Local Delicacies Tastings

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3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $100

Istanbul has a thriving food scene, but it can be hard to know where to find an authentic Turkish experience. Enjoy an evening immersed in Istanbul's traditional culture with dinner at a historical family restaurant loved by locals, complete with a dervish performance—an 800-year-old tradition that's Unesco Heritage listed. Plus, transportation back to your hotel is included at the end so there's no hassle of flagging a taxi.

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Istanbul Traditional Turkish Dinner and Dervish Experience

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3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Istanbul Culinary Tour: Local Hotspots and Gourmet Street Foods

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $120

Ready to taste the best food in Istanbul? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. 10 delicious & typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour. This tour is more than just food, it’s a cultural experience! In between food stops, discover city highlights for a well-rounded experience that will satisfy your appetite for Istanbul. From food, drinks, must-sees and local hot spots; this tour has everything on the menu!

10 Tastings of Istanbul Foodie Tour

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3 hoursFree Cancellation

from $96

Eating Like a Local: Learn About Diverse Culinary Culture of Turkey

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4 hours 20 minutesFree Cancellation

from $139

Head for the culinary underbelly of Istanbul through the Beyoğlu district. Join our lunchtime food tour of 12+ tastings, spanning the heights of Taksim Square to the Karaköy docks. This is a food journey with edible history - from five-generation rice houses and Bourdain-approved kebab joints, to the ancient art of fortune telling over sand-brewed coffee. We'll find the "ustas" (masters) who have been perfecting signature dishes for generations. An original food marathon through the city’s backstreets - because you didn't come this far to eat like a tourist.

Baklava Backstreets Istanbul Food Tour with 12+ Tastings

Embark on an unforgettable tasting adventure into the city’s lively heart of Taksim and Beyoğlu. You’ll join the locals to experience the city in the full-swing of the evening as you savour the best local street foods, specialties from Southeastern Anatolia and traditional desserts. If you want to get into the midst of local Istanbul buzz, this is your opportunity to experience Istanbul’s authentic evening life.

from $99

Istanbul Evening Food Tour: The Best Bites of Taksim and Karaköy

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3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $89

Enjoy the local quality wines along side the street food bites during this private evening food tour on the Asian side of the city

Immerse yourself in the culinary delights of Istanbul with our captivating Street Food & Wine Pairing Kadikoy Evening Tour. This is the first and only street food and wine pairing experience in town! Embark on a gastronomic adventure through the vibrant streets of the city's Asian side, where centuries-old traditions intertwine with contemporary flavors to weave a culinary mosaic like no other. Indulge in a sensory journey as you sample four exquisite wines expertly paired with a selection of local tasting plates, ranging from pastries to traditional mezes and meat dishes. Carefully curated from the finest street vendors in town, each dish offers a tantalizing glimpse into Istanbul's rich culinary heritage. Vegetarian and vegan alternatives are also available, ensuring a delightful experience for every palate. Discover Istanbul's culinary treasures in Kadikoy, guided by experts. Taste local delights, paired with premium Turkish wines. A flavorful journey awaits!

Street Food & Wine Pairing Kadikoy Evening Tour

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from $198

Our evening Istanbul food tour is a cross-continental moveable feast that traces the old Silk Road, moving beyond the tourist curtain. Kicking off in the Old City, we set sail between two continents and traverse the Bosphorus Strait, linking the imperial spice markets of Europe with the rebellious street food of Asia. With 14+ tastings - ranging from slow-cooked lamb beyran soup to hand-rolled sarma - this is a unique culinary adventure designed to unlock the flavours of the Ottoman world.

Bosphorus Bites Istanbul Food Tour with 14+ Tastings

Secure your spot on this popular evening Bosphorus cruise—one of the best ways to see the city of Istanbul—as it often sells out. Step aboard for nighttime views of Istanbul’s illuminated landmarks, including the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge and the Blue Mosque. Enjoy a traditional Turkish dinner with drinks and live entertainment, with hotel pickup included for a seamless experience.

from $99

Bosphorus Dinner & Show Cruise (All Inclusive)

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2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $37

This food tour with a local guide offers an unforgettable way to experience the real Istanbul. Enjoy a 3.5–4 hour walking tour, a perfect mix of food, history, and local experiences. Explore Istanbul with a licensed local guide, discover the city’s flavors, culture, and hidden gems with Kemal. Taste authentic Turkish street food, sample local favorites and regional specialties across vibrant neighborhoods. Learn cultural stories & traditions, get insights into Turkish daily life and culinary heritage.

Private Istanbul Food Tour with a Licensed Local Guide

from $128

Discover Istanbul’s European and Asian sides—and taste a range of delectable Turkish delicacies—on this full-day, small-group tour. Meet your guide in the morning in Istanbul’s Old City, and be sure to come hungry: you have a day of feasting ahead of you. Explore a spice market, and enjoy a traditional Turkish breakfast, before crossing the Bosphorus to trendy Kadikoy. Sip Turkish coffee, visit multiple restaurants, and discover Istanbul’s must-try dishes.

Likely to Sell Out

Istanbul Taste of Two Continents Food Tour - Spice Market & Ferry

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5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $135

Taste of Turkey on Two Continents: From European Istanbul to Asian Kadikoy

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4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $132

Prepare to be awed by Istanbul’s magnificent architecture, rich history, and eclectic bazaars as you discover the unmissable highlights of the Old City on this 1-, 2-, or 3-day private tour. Marvel over the glorious Hagia Sophia, learn how the Blue Mosque earned its famous nickname. Tour Topkapi Palace to gain an insight into the lavish lifestyles of the Ottoman sultans and their harem, and browse the legendary Grand Bazaar, where you find everything from carpets to Turkish delight. Flexible daily itineraries: Day 1 - Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome Square, German Fountain, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar. Day 2 - Bosphorus Cruise by Public Ferry, Dolmabahce Palace, Taksim Square, Istiklal Street, Cicek Passage, Galata Tower (from outside), Spice Market. Day 3 - Suleymaniye Mosque, Fener and Balat Districts, St. Stephen Church (Iron Church), Pierre Lotti Panoramic Hill by Cable Car, Kadıkoy Market (or alternative sites).

Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour

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7 to 21 hoursFree Cancellation

from $100

"Discover the vibrant flavors of Istanbul on our unforgettable food tour! Join us as we take you on a culinary journey through the city’s most iconic neighborhoods, exploring bustling markets, hidden eateries, and authentic local gems. Savor the rich variety of Turkish cuisine, from sizzling kebabs and creamy mezes to sweet baklava and aromatic Turkish coffee. Our expert guides will share fascinating stories behind each dish, offering insights into Istanbul’s diverse culinary heritage. Stroll through the Spice Market, taste freshly baked simit, indulge in traditional desserts, and sample unique street foods that locals love. Whether you're a foodie, a traveler seeking authentic experiences, or simply curious about Turkish culture, this tour offers something for everyone. With small group sizes and personalized attention, we ensure a memorable and delicious adventure. Book now and let us guide you through the heart of Istanbul, one bite at a time!"

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $160

Istanbul Street Food Tour: Bosphorus ferry, Kadıköy and Moda

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3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $89

Taste your way around the Asian side of Istanbul on this private, half-day food tour through Kadikoy. Enjoy 10 food and drink tastings, with alternatives available for any dietary requirements. Discover neighborhood landmarks and get an off-the-beaten-track perspective on the dynamic Turkish capital from a local host, who can also give you tailored recommendations for the rest of your vacation.

PRIVATE Istanbul Food Tour - 10 Tastings including Raki & Padi

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3 hoursFree Cancellation

from $153

Traditional Tastes on a Private Istanbul Food and Culture Tour

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3 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $180

Explore Kadıköy through a 100% vegetarian street food journey, ideal for vegetarians: -Taste a variety of authentic Turkish plant-based dishes like mercimek köftesi, simit, pickles & börek. - Go beyond touristy spots—discover hidden local favorites and historic family-owned shops. - Led by passionate local guides who know where the real flavors live. - Visit local produce markets and artisanal shops, supporting the neighborhood’s small food businesses. - Enjoy a photogenic, flavorful walk through vibrant streets, colorful stalls, and old-school eateries. -Perfect for conscious eaters, cultural explorers, and anyone curious about Istanbul’s rich food scene—no meat needed!

Istanbul Vegetarian Street Food Tour in Vibrant Kadıköy

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2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $96

Visit both Europe and Asia in one day Includes ferry crossings with Bosphorus views Wide variety of traditional Turkish food tastings Deep cultural and historical storytelling by a local guide Ideal for food lovers, first-time visitors, and culture enthusiasts Tour Itinerary and Tastings 10:00 – Meet in front of the Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar) Traditional Turkish-style breakfast (serpme kahvaltı) Walk through the Spice Bazaar, scents and history Beyran soup tasting, its preparation and Ottoman-era story Ferry ride to Kadıköy with photo stop on the Bosphorus Kadıköy food market tastings: Iskender kebab + Şıra Pickle juice Lahmacun + Ayran Stuffed mussels Baklava + Turkish coffee Cultural explanations at every stop Ferry ride back across the Bosphorus End: Around 16:00 – Eminönü

Two Continents Food Tour in Istanbul Europe and Asia

6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $132

This is not a fixed, fast-paced group food tour. Instead of being rushed through a handful of restaurants in a few hours, you get access to 30 different tasting locations spread across three distinct neighborhoods of Istanbul. You decide where to go, when to stop, and what to taste. With immersive audio narration, step-by-step walking directions, and a detailed written guide, you explore the city as if a local friend were walking beside you—telling you where to turn, what you’re seeing, and what to try at each stop. Rather than following a single route with pre-selected tastings, this experience gives you flexibility and depth: return to favorites, skip what doesn’t interest you, or spread your food journey over multiple days. It’s designed for independent travelers who want authentic local food, clear guidance, and total freedom—without crowds, schedules, or pressure.

Istanbul Food Tour 30 Tasting Stops with Audio Maps Written Guide

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $8

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Circle Istanbul (Extraordinary Istanbul)

Lee_K, Apr 2026

Go to Istanbul and take guided tours

We all know the top sites to visit in any new city, so we wanted to see the other interesting places, learn about the culture from a local, and have a hamam experience with someone showing us the way. Our all-day tour with Metin was wonderful. We spent the entire day with him eating, learning, traveling together (walking, ferries, buses, taxi), and asking him a million questions. The food was great (we were never hungry, and most times were stuffed!), the amount of ground covered was impressive, and the hamam was something we probably wouldn't have braved on our own (side note to women - you will be on your own once you enter the segregated female area - please ask him all your procedural and tipping questions before you part ways. And bring an extra pair of underwear and a plastic bag). We did this on our first full day and it was an excellent overview of neighborhoods and ways to move around the city. I don't mean to represent that this is a private tour - I understand it can be up to six, I think. But since there have been cancellations due to the situation in the middle east we were spoiled by what turned out to be a private tour - it was nice of Metin to not cancel when it was only the two of us. We really appreciated that. It is really unfortunate people are cancelling travel to Turkey - we never for a moment felt unsafe. Tour guides in Turkey are the most educated we have encountered anywhere. They go through a rigorous training to become official guides. We highly recommend.

Eating Like a Local: Learn About Diverse Culinary Culture of Turkey

LeongHooi_T, Apr 2026

Istanbul food tour

This was our first activity in Istanbul after arrival and we shared the tour with family friends. Our guide Fatih, was early and met us at the hotel. He took us over to the Asian side of Istanbul by underground and ferry. The food samplings were delicious, tasting a variety of meze and pickles. The crispy lahmacun was superb, as was the tasty tantuni. Sweets and coffee/tea followed and some samplings at the local spice market. Being a food tour, the food quantity was just nice. Fatih was very helpful in answering our questions. Overall a good experience.

Taste of Istanbul - Food & Culture

EJ_L, Mar 2026

Nur was the best guide!...

Nur was the best guide! She showed us around Balat and informed us about the history and the culture. She brought us to these amazing spots for food where she seemed to know everybody!! I had a blast with Nur and would definitely recommend the experience to anybody who’s interested in Turkish food.

Istanbul Guided Street Food Tour Around European and Asian Sides

Janet_R, Jan 2026

An abundance of great food options

This guided trip provided not only an abundance of food but a terrific overview of the city and it's many neighborhoods. We enjoyed learning about the food that we were eating, the history behind the food, and the many cultures that came together to create the unique dishes they we tried. The time went very quickly and we came away with recommendations for other places that we wanted to visit in Istanbul and in greater Turkey.

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

Heidi_B, Dec 2025

A great food tour - make sure you are hungry!

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 room for all of the food!

PRIVATE Istanbul Food Tour - 10 Tastings including Raki & Padi

Brandon_Z, Dec 2025

Amazing (and delicious) food tour in Istanbul!

Emre was amazing! This was more than just a food tour - he shared lots of historical information and fun facts about the areas we were exploring in between restaurants so it was almost like a food tour mixed with a walking city tour. Exceeded all expectations, and if I had one tip for people doing this, it's COME HUNGRY!

Taste of Turkey on Two Continents: From European Istanbul to Asian Kadikoy

Ching_W, Oct 2025

Must Request Erol as Guide!

It's just 2 weeks since I've returned from my trip to Istanbul and as I reminisce my trip through my numerous photos, the standout excursion of our trip to Istanbul was our guided fooding and culture tour with Erol. My friends and I learned so much from Erol's very passionate knowledge of origins of food and Turkish culture. We started off with breakfast pastries and the Spice Market on the European side and then really got to taste many delights on the Asian side. We discovered and fell in love with borek (filled with savory potatos is my fav), menemen (no onions!) and lamucun (turkish pizza) with aryan (salted milk). Erol, I tried to purchase of a few of these food items after our tour, and your versions were indeed so much better. We consider ourselves very fortunate to have had Erol as our food guide as he truly took us to the BEST local favorites to try the very best versions of all popular Turkish street foods. We also really enjoyed the deep conversations that covered so many unlikely topics. Erol was a true joy and speaks perfect English. Thank you for making our first trip to Istanbul unforgettable and so enjoyable Erol.

Istanbul Food Tour - History and Culture of Turkish Culinary

Rebecca_D, Sep 2025

Istanbul Food

What a wonderful way to tour local cuisine! Even paced and variety. We learned a lot about the city and its culture through its food and how everything got here from other regions! Just be aware if Food sensitivity is of concern. Naturally nuts and spices are delicious but can ruin one’s holiday. Just ask!

Private and Guided Istanbul Food Tour: Taste of Two Continents

Michael_P, Aug 2025

Exploring the Real Istanbul through Food

Had an amazing day exploring both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul, and tasting lots of local and truly authentic Turkish food. From simit (bagel) dipped in honey and clotted cream to Turkish tea (cay) and coffee, from lahmacun (pizza) topped with fresh herbs and lemon juice to stuffed mussels and fried pork intestine sandwiches (described as “hangover food”), and from golden baklava and dondurma ice cream to delicious Kurdish doner kebabs. Everything was truly delicious and fresh. And our guide, Derya, was a true delight - kind, knowledgeable, and funny. We loved seeing Istanbul through her eyes and she took us to a lot of great local places. One of our best days in Istanbul. Highly recommend!!!

Istanbul Kadikoy Food Tour with 12+ Local Delicacies Tastings

Gerald_S, Aug 2025

Istanbul Secret Walking Food Tour

We enjoyed this tasty food tour with Jeremy. We sampled about 10 different food and beverages in the 3 hours we were in the Kadikoy district of Istanbul. Jeremy is a resident of Kadikoy and it was nice to be able to try these foods and get commentary from a expert. These are foods that we normally would not have tried on our own. In fact, this was our favorite food tour of our Mediterranean trip and we would enjoy taking this tour again the next time we are in Istanbul.