Turkish Food Night and Rooftop Experience Istanbul
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Istanbul, Turkey
- 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
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Overview
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.
- Discover the real Turkey in a 140-year-old family-owned restaurant
- Sample authentic street foods, including hidden gems
- Numbers are capped at just 15 travelers for a more intimate experience
- Convenient drop-off at key Istanbul locations including Sultanahmet and Taksim
What's Included
- DinnerYou will have a chance to eat Turkish kebabs with vegetarian mezes, desserts, tea, coffee.
- Coffee and/or TeaWe will have tea/coffee in a very nice rooftop with an amazing Istanbul view!!!
- After the tour we will drop you off Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Eminönü, Galata, Taksim and Cruise Ports.
- VEGETERIAN, GLUTEN FREE and VEGAN options are available, please inform us after reservation
- THIS IS AN ALL INCLUDED TOUR. YOU WILL NOT PAY ANY EXTRAS.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
Select a meeting point
End point
- Eminönü Emanet dolabıHocapaşa Mahallesi Ankara Cadddesi,Halil Lütfü 4. İş Merkezi K: 1 No:113, Hoca Paşa, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
After the experience is over, we will drop you to close place to your hotels.
Itinerary
1
Sirkeci
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Süleymaniye
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
3
Kadinlar Pazari
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Sirkeci Station
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 789 reviews
Cecilia_W, May 2026
Our group had a wonderful time with Şule tonight. I am quite familiar with Turkish food, but Istanbul is such a big city that you would not know where to start to get really authentic food that is not just for tourists.
We started with a cig kofte tasting at a popular stand — the flavors were amazing. Then we walked to a lokman store and tasted specialty “Turkish delights”. Then, we we went in a van to have tea on a rooftop overlooking Suleymaniye mosque and the Bosphorus. We ended our evening with a multi-course meal of mezze, different kebabs and kunefeh and of course, tea. The restaurant also made a special meal for the vegetarian in our group.
I highly recommend the tour because it takes you to places that are out of the way of the usual tourist spots. The view of the city from the rooftop gives you a perspective of the European and Asian sides of the city.
Şule took the time to explain the food we were eating and answered other questions about Turkish culture. She truly enjoys being a guide.
Orlaith_R, May 2026
A nice trip. Would recommend as there are some nice rooftop spots for photos. Good views of the temples.
Laura_O, May 2026
A fabulous glimpse into some highlights of foods and delights available in Istanbul. And whom better to experience it with than with a small group led by an amazing local, Sule.
Tantalize the tastebuds with a sampler from a couple different stops. One with unbelievable sunset views. And the last, an endless meal you will never forget.
I enjoyed this tour so much in June 2025, I returned in May 2026 because the experience is so memorable, I couldn't pass up the chance to experience it again. I hope you will always remember it too.
Alan_M, May 2026
Zee was the perfect hostess. She was very familiar with the shops and restaurants we visited and provided us with details about each locations history and the types of foods we tried. Her command of English is impeccable and she has a very pleasing personality,
Francisco_O, May 2026
Zeynep was an amazing host! Even after our flight was delayed she kept in contact with us the whole time and once we arrived she made us feel so welcome! Would absolutely recommend booking this experience. Good was really good, tried a lot of local dishes and the famous Turkish tea.
Sandra_L, May 2026
Excellent tour, tasting a variety of foods with beautiful views. Zeynep was a very knowledgable host and she made this a truly memorable experience!
Richard_O, May 2026
Very good experience with the tour guide. Very informative. Would recommend to family and friends. Food amazing
Karen_P, May 2026
Wonderful night largely thanks to Zeynep who made it so fun. Not too much walking thankfully as private transport to rooftop and restaurant. I had great food selection as a vegetarian. Highly recommend this tour. And amazing unexpected bonus was drop off very near my Hotel so I didn’t have to navigate questionable taxi drivers late at night.
Wendy_W, May 2026
Our guide, Shu Shu was amazing and very professional, along with huge knowledge and friendliness.
Very well run and organised tour.
Rooftop view amazing.
And dinner was fantastic in a fifth generation owned restaurant. Very authentic Turkish food. 100% recommend going this tour and you will be very lucky if you have the guide we had.
Yasmine_H, Apr 2026
Zaynep was a wonderful host, and this tour was an absolute delight. She was very communicative throughout and incredibly accommodating in helping arrange transfer assistance, which made everything seamless. The food was delicious, the rooftop offered incredible views, and Zaynep created such a warm, welcoming atmosphere that it truly felt like a family dinner. I highly recommend this experience.
steven_s, Apr 2026
Well thought out and K knew her stuff. Great group. The rooftop was beautiful and the dinner was excellent. Traditional Turkish meal!
Marie_L, Apr 2026
It was fun, interesting, and full of beautiful views and stories. Our guide, Zeynep, was knowledgeable and friendly. She fostered and very welcoming atmosphere that facilitated group bonding. I enjoyed the the entire experience.
Gary_E, Apr 2026
This was a great tour. Our guide Bugra was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the areas we went to and the foods we tried. The street food that we started with, the trip to the rooftop location to see Istanbul just before sunset and the fantastic dinner with a wide range of regional foods we shared with the rest of the group made this tour one that we wish we had done earlier in our visit. Highly recommended.
JpBal, Apr 2026
Really nice tour of the city. Our tour guide Sule was informative and helpful. She’s enthusiastic and encouraged us to ask questions. Highly recommend!
Camilo_J, Apr 2026
I love the reataurant that we went for our dinner. I am very full and love the foods so much. Every food was well explained.
Zoltan_V, Apr 2026
Lovely experience. The rooftop views were spectacular but the highlight was the family style dinner at a local restaurant. We tried a variety of meze and dinner items and left satisfied. Our guide was wonderful and added to the authentic experience.
Awwaaba_S, Apr 2026
I had an amazing tour. We had some çiğ köfte from a street food place then went on to sample Turkish delight. From the rooftop bar, there were amazing views and we even witnessed a Dervish dance. Dinner was lots of variety of kebap and they were absolutely delicious. Thank you Sule for being a wonderful host.
Blanca_G, Apr 2026
We had a great time on our tour. Zey was a great tour guide who took us to several unique places we would never have found on our own. She was funny and considerate and her English was very good. Highly recommend!
Brian_H, Apr 2026
What a great night! Meeting people from all over the world-coming together over food.
Tasty morsels to whet our appetites before a full on feast. Our host Zey was knowledgeable, fun, and passionate. Truly a memorable night. Don’t miss it
Richard_V, Apr 2026
Really great tour. Sule was such a friendly host and it was very well laid out despite being such a busy city. We would definitely recommend it for folks looking to try the local cuisine and get some pretty great views.
Autumn_K, Apr 2026
Zey was great! Super knowledgeable and showed us a lot of great options. We had a yummy dinner and had some yummy snacks as well. Roof top was a really fun experience.
Cheryll_G, Apr 2026
This is a great trip. Our guide Zeynep was very informative, super knowledgeable and friendly. The food we ate was very local and tadted so good. The rooftop bar had spectacular views. The dinner restaurant had the most amazing, interesting and delicious Turkish food. We were very lucky to have experienced this tour. A must do!
Babar_M, Apr 2026
This tour was great! The guide Sule, was knowledgeable, friendly and gave great recommendations. Its was a small tour that showed great locations and views. We thoroughly enjoyed it!
Gina_C, Apr 2026
Thoroughly enjoyable evening. Our host Zey was amazing. She was very informative, helpful, knew the history of Turkey and answered all of our questions. She was friendly, authentic and genuine whilst remaining professional at all times. .Zey is an amazing guide. The food and drinks we ate and drank were all authentic and amazing. I cannot recommend this activity enough. Thank you for a wonderful evening.
Kristina_A, Apr 2026
My family (kids, parents, and grandparents) loved our food tour with Zeynep on our long layover in Istanbul. It was the perfect way to get a lot of Turkish food culture from a fun local in a short amount of time. On top of all that, Zeynep was incredibly helpful in communicating with our driver as we had a somewhat complicated luggage/hotel situation at the end of the tour and we don't speak Turkish. Definitely a highlight of our short stay in town.
Will_F, Apr 2026
Really relaxed and enjoyable experience, our guide Zeynep was amazing she broke down what we were eating at each place and provided some genuine local knowledge throughout. Would definitely recommend if you want to get a taste for the food culture!
Anitra_W, Apr 2026
Sule was an exceptional guide. Her warmth and generous communication made this such an enjoyable experience.
Henry_B, Mar 2026
Fantastic foodie tour with Zay. It can be hit and miss in a new city so it’s best to rely on a local expert to have the best experience and tonight’s experience was delicious.
Kathryn_L, Mar 2026
We enjoyed getting to know other people over great food. The whirling Dervish was a bonus attraction. Zaynap, our guide, had great energy and insight into the culture and food.
Angela_G, Mar 2026
As a solo traveler, really enjoyed having a night of delicious food and drinks with a wonderful group of people and Zeynep as our guide! She was so knowledgeable, energetic, and fun! The tour was managed so well and we moved from place to place with ease, enjoying 4 cultural experiences along the way. I loved it! Highly recommend!
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