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Turkish Food Night and Rooftop Experience Istanbul

Recommended by 99% of travelers
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Istanbul, Turkey
High interest
Booked 4 times today.
  • 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket

Why travelers loved this

5.0
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· Elaine_R ·
Oct 2026
This was an amazing experience. Every stop just got better and better. The food at the restaurant was so tasty. Zay was great as a guide. She would explain things about her culture, country's history. She also asked us about our culture and how it differed from the Turkish. Would recommend this experience to anyone and so again if we return to Istanbul.
· Hannah_B ·
Sept 2026
Zey was a great tour guide and took us to some amazing spots!! The food was really good and we were able to have vegetarian options. We got a snack, then some sweets, went on a rooftop with a really nice view for coffee, and then had a feast.

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

  • Dinner
    All included. You will have a chance to eat Turkish kebabs with vegetarian mezes, desserts, tea, coffee.
  • Coffee and/or Tea
    We 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 point

  • Hobyar, Büyük Postane Cd. No:24, 34112 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

    We will meet in front of Central Post Office. 1 minute far from Sirkeci Tram Station. Rüstem Paşa, Büyük Postane Cd. No;25, 34112, Fatih. We will contact you via whatsapp for exact location.

End point

  • Eminönü Emanet dolabı
    Hocapaşa 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
  • We have dishes to suit all your food preferences.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0
based on 1,123 reviews
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Dining experience.

David_P, Oct 2026
Fabulous guide and super well organised! Food was delicious and the mixed group made the experience lots of fun for a solo traveller.

A stunning view and authentic food

Abdulrahman_K, Oct 2026
The tour starts with a short walking to some of the Turkish delights shops ,where you get an introduction to the different types of Turkish delights and the ways they are done, the next stop is a tea and coffee break on top of a roof top where you admire a stunning view of Istanbul ,the last stop is a unique experience with genuine traditional Turkish meal with different kinds of authentic Turkish salads,appetisers and kebabs, finally you will be dropped at your hotel location, The tour guide zeynep was amazing, very decent ,very knowledgeable and very helpful .

Great tour

Amina_M, Oct 2026
Zeynep is a great tour guide. She was very welcoming and made the atmosphere great. I highly recommend her and this tour!

Istanbul Tradtional Food Dinner Tour

Scott_G, Oct 2026
This tour was recommended to me by a friend so I surprised my wife and travel buddies with a night out hoping it would not disappoint. I can say that it certainly didn’t disappoint anyone. We have been traveling for 8weeks and doing small private guided tours throughout Europe and this would be one of the best experiences if not the best. Our guide Zeynep was awesome, from her communication prior to the tour ensuring we had received all messages and knew where we had to meet, to the local knowledge of the Old City, walking the streets onto the amazing food culture and amazing city skyline views at night and capped off by the biggest feast of absolutely beautiful food along with meeting other travellers from across the world. You really can not ask for more but again Zeynep than confirms your private bus that drops you back to your hotel. Thanks Zeynep for a fantastic experience which was made better having you as our guide.

Exceptional Food Tour

Karen_V, Oct 2026
Zeynep was fantastic! This is a MUST do tour when in Istanbul… Food exceptional, small group size with a mini van to get you from venue to venue and in our case back to our accommodation after..

One night in Istanbul

Lauren_G, Oct 2026
Interesting introduction to Turkish dining experience and the food was amazing. Each traditional experience was fully explained along with its origins.

Amazing food caring guide.

Delita_R, Oct 2026
Shula was an enthusiastic guide who made us feel welcome as we tried the food of her beloved country. She communicated with us and worked with us when plane delay had us a few minutes late. We sampled many dishes and saw beautiful scenery. Thank you for a lovely evening.

Enchanting Evening

Elaine_R, Oct 2026
This was an amazing experience. Every stop just got better and better. The food at the restaurant was so tasty. Zay was great as a guide. She would explain things about her culture, country's history. She also asked us about our culture and how it differed from the Turkish. Would recommend this experience to anyone and so again if we return to Istanbul.

Zey was the hostess of the mostess

Natasha_B, Oct 2026
Zey was an amazing host and was so accomadating! Thanks so much, the experiance was great dsspite the rain!

Amazing tour! Sule...

Brian_C, Oct 2026
Amazing tour! Sule expertly guided us to two magical locations with a stop for Lokum (Turkish Delight) along the way. The views, food, and conversation with her and the group felt more like friends getting together than strangers.

Wonderful Istanbul Food Tour with an Amazing Guide! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Jorge_I, Oct 2026
What a fantastic experience! Our guide, Sule, was absolutely phenomenal! She was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire evening a wonderful experience. We started by visiting a couple of local shops, where we sampled delicious traditional Turkish candies and sweets. From there, we headed to a beautiful rooftop location, where we enjoyed Turkish tea while taking in spectacular views of Istanbul. What an incredible sight! We then continued to our main dining experience at Seree, a restaurant that has been serving guests since 1892! The food was delicious, and the atmosphere made the evening even more special. This tour was a wonderful combination of food, culture, history, and breathtaking views. Sule truly made the experience memorable, and we couldn't have asked for a better guide. Highly recommended! If you're visiting Istanbul, don't miss this experience!

Experience: Zeynep was a fabulous host and the food , venues and experience was excellent and well worth the money

Lorna_D, Oct 2026
Fabulous venues , food and experience and Zeynep was a fabulous host . All the other people attending lived the experience and especially the fabulous meal which we experienced

Excellent tour

Elaine_K, Oct 2026
Sule was a very passionate and informative guide. She loves her Turkish heritage and sharing food and the culture with visitors. Everything was really great!

What a fabulous evening...

Leanne_W, Oct 2026
What a fabulous evening exploring the wonderful flavours of Istanbul! Zeynep was a fantastic tour guide, friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable, making the whole experience thoroughly enjoyable. Travelling solo, this was a perfect way to experience a broad range of delicious Turkish food while enjoying the company of a lovely group of fellow travellers. The rooftop dining experience, with the beautiful lights of Istanbul as a backdrop, made the evening even more special. Great food, wonderful company and a fantastic introduction to Istanbul's food culture.

Zay did an amazing job...

Nicole_G, Oct 2026
Zay did an amazing job organizing the tour and giving us a great experience all night. Would recommend for anybody looking for a good tour in istanbul

Tour guide Zeynep was very friendly, engaging and knowledgeable about Turkish history and culture. Great tour!

Phyllis_B, Oct 2026
Other people not in your group may be included on the tour. In October, rooftop experience can be very windy but Zeynep and restaurant owner arranged for us to meet inside instead. The experience is for drinks on the rooftop not dinner.

Great night in Istanbul!

Paul_R, Oct 2026
We saved this for our last night in Istanbul and it was a great way to end our stay. Our tour guide was wonderful and gave us insights at every stop. We ended with the best dinner we’ve had on our trip with a very fun small group. I would highly recommend it thanks to our excellent guide Zey!

BK Rooftop Turkish food Restaurent

Bassam_K, Oct 2026
Sule, the tour guide, was amazing! Knowledgeable, organized, and made everyone feel at ease and welcome. The stops and food selection were great. We truly enjoyed the experience with her, as she treated us like family and made everyone feel safe getting back to the hotel.

Delightful…

Curt_P, Sept 2026
Well organized; nicely paced. Delightful and knowledgeable guide. Excellent food sites!!! So memorable!

Zey provided an...

Patrick_R, Sept 2026
Zey provided an outstanding food tour !!! We really enjoyed it…An added highlight was them delivering us back to our ship after the tour which we were thankful for as it was raining buckets all evening…

Fantastic.

Roya_S, Sept 2026
Zeynep was a top notch guide!! Great personality and so knowledgeable. The food we tasted was incredible and very authentic. A must do tour while in Istanbul

Magical evening in Istanbul

Brian_R, Sept 2026
An excellent tour run by Zeynep who was very enthusiastic and knowlegable about Istanbul. A wonderful night time rooftop view of the city and some exceptional food at a lovely restaurant. Everyone who visits Istanbul should do this tour.

Wonderful guide! Zeynep...

Pamela_K, Sept 2026
Wonderful guide! Zeynep was interesting, enthusiastic and fun. Rooftop view amazing. Restaurant food was plentiful and delicious. Tasty treats beforehand different and great

Fun Evening

Bill_P, Sept 2026
Susu was a great guide. She did a great job of explaining everything and getting us around. She gave us a nice variety of Turkish food to sample and provided some great cultural background as well. We started with some street food (my favorite), then went to a stunning rooftop restaurant for tea, and then to a full restaurant for dinner. My only disappointment was that the dinner was not on an actual rooftop.

Zeynep was an amazing...

Mariam_P, Sept 2026
Zeynep was an amazing tour guide so fun and generous had such a lovely group and time with everyone 🩵

Great Food Tour!

Hannah_B, Sept 2026
Zey was a great tour guide and took us to some amazing spots!! The food was really good and we were able to have vegetarian options. We got a snack, then some sweets, went on a rooftop with a really nice view for coffee, and then had a feast.

Had a brilliant time...

Coen_J, Sept 2026
Had a brilliant time trying street snacks, a lovely rooftop with view, and then a delicious and what felt almost bottomless dinner. Thanks to Zeynep for showing us around Istanbul!

A Taste of Istanbul with a View

Patrick_G, Sept 2026
This was a highlight of our time in Istanbul. Zey's expertise, delicious street food, beautiful rooftop views, and an incredible family-style Turkish dinner made for a truly memorable evening. We sampled a wonderful variety of authentic dishes—come hungry, because there is plenty of food! The experience was well organized and offered much more than a meal. We also learned about Istanbul’s history, culture, and local food traditions while visiting places we likely would not have discovered on our own. The rooftop stop was especially beautiful, and the transportation between locations made the evening comfortable and effortless. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Istanbul. It is a fantastic introduction to the city, its culture, and its amazing food.

This tour was a fantastic...

Jack_H, Sept 2026
This tour was a fantastic way to experience cuisines around Istanbul! Each stop had thoughtfully selected and prepared dishes. Sule was an amazing guide and made the whole group feel welcome!

Must do in Istanbul!

Jaye_M, Sept 2026
Zeynep was amazing!! She was funny, gracious, and extremely knowledgeable. We went on a Saturday evening - Highly recommend doing this in the late afternoon or evening to enjoy golden hour or night lights. We enjoyed the private transportation between sites, and of course all of the delicious food! Make sure you get your photos on the gorgeous rooftop.
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