Turkish Food Night and Rooftop Experience Istanbul
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Istanbul, Turkey
- 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
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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
- DinnerAll included. You 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 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 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
- We have dishes to suit all your food preferences.
- 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 888 reviews
Melissa_K, Jun 2026
This experience was so much fun. Such a great introduction to Turkish food. Our tour guide was knowledge and very personable. My daughter is vegetarian and she had plenty of authentic food to eat as well. Our tour guide arranged for everyone to be dropped off at their hotel or cruise port for no extra cost due to all the issues with taxi drivers scamming tourists. After the tour, she sent us a list of everywhere we had visited and everything we ate, along with recommendations for other places to try, shopping and other experiences. Fantastic tour with Zey!
michelle_m, Jun 2026
our guide, zey, was friendly and professional. she did a great job making everyone in the group feel welcome and seemed to genuinely enjoy her job. we appreciate her enthusiasm and knowledge of the different customary foods in istanbul.
StelianMihai_G, Jun 2026
It all went very smooth. Zey was a kind-hearted and adaptable guide, who knew how to get the conversation going and keep everyone in a good mood. The food was great. The büryan was most delicious. An experience worth having.
Stuart_S, Jun 2026
It is difficult to find the local spots in Istanbul with no knowledge of the area. This tour was fantastic in exposing us to the more local foods. Highly recommended.
Zeynep and Zeynep, were wonderful hosts. They went above and beyond, even giving further recommendations for our trip. They were able to provide some history knowledge, which was great too :)
Greg_M, Jun 2026
Our two amazing guides, Zeynep & Zeynep, not only lead us on a delicious tour with amazing views, their positive energy helped our group come together. By the end of the night we felt like family.
Ariana_R, Jun 2026
So so good! Zey is absolutely lovely. She is kind and knowledgeable and communicates well to make sure you get where you need safely. She takes the time to make sure each individual on the tour is included & gets all of the explanations and food. She even gave us treats at the end! All of the locations were really cool and places I wouldn't have known to go otherwise. The food was all amazing. HIGHLY recommend if you're in İstanbul!
Amanda_W, Jun 2026
Sule was an incredible food guide! She was a wealth of information about Istanbul. The views with tea on the rooftop was spectacular and the chicken kebab was delicious! You have to try it.
Michelle_D, Jun 2026
Amazing experience! Su su was an awesome tour guide, food was amazing, the rooftop experience was a bonus! I would recommend this 100x over!
Diane_W, Jun 2026
We had a tour with Zeynep who was wonderfully friendly and knowledgeable about the local culture and food. This trip was excellent value for money and I would definitely recommend it as a must do for anyone wishing to experience traditional Turkish culture and food
Sophie_D, Jun 2026
We highly recommend the Turkish Food Night with our guide, Sule, as a wonderful introduction to Turkish culture and cuisine. Sule was much more than a guide; her warmth, charisma, excellent communication skills, and genuine willingness to share her stories made the evening both informative and enjoyable. Her respectful, trustworthy, and caring nature ensured that everyone felt welcome and at ease.
The organisation and transport arrangements were seamless, allowing us to relax and fully enjoy the experience. After spending a couple of days feeling like somewhat hapless tourists, this tour was a breath of fresh air and gave us a much deeper appreciation of Istanbul, its people, and its food.
WanSze_L, Jun 2026
Lovely evening with Zeynep and a diverse bunch of travelers from California, Russia and Australia. It was a fun activity with two types of street food, tea or coffee from a gorgeous rooftop restaurant and then a very filling sit down meal. Food was plentiful and a delicious introduction to Türkiye and Istanbul. Zeynep was a great guide, local, knowledgeable and helpful.
Chris_R, Jun 2026
This was a fantastic food and rooftop tour where you got to experience Turkish food as well as see the Old Town. Our tour guide Ebro was fantastic
Mareli_C, Jun 2026
This was one of the highlights of our trip to Türkiye. Shushu was truly the best host. She answered so many of our questions, even the ones not food related. We truly got to immerse ourselves in the local food and learn a bit more about the culture.
Helena_J, Jun 2026
We had so much fun with Zeynep. She was friendly, fun and very knowledgeable! The food was fantastic! We really had a great night!
Robert_W, Jun 2026
This was absolutely one of the best food tours we have experienced! Our guide Sule was a delight, and took us to amazing places before we sat down to dinner in a gem of a restaurant! Family owned and operated for many generations, this place was fabulous!
And she did a great job of having us transported around town in a very comfortable van, which was an unexpected treat!
And the panoramic rooftop restaurant where we had coffee and tea? It’s got to be one of the best places in Istanbul to watch the city skyline became bathed in golden light with the setting sun!
And again Sule was so amazing! She, along with our fellow travelers and diners, was a top experience of our stay in Istanbul, and if she has an opening for you and your party, you should without hesitation sign up for this most enchanting food experience!
Lindsey_R, Jun 2026
This food tour was fabulous. We started in the streets sampling some dishes. Then we were driven to a restaurant where we shared a huge meal mezze style. There were endless options for appetizers and entrees. We actually liked the food better than what we had in Greece. The dessert was also very good. We then were driven to a rooftop bar, with a gorgeous view of a mosque. Where we had coffee/tea and were able to watch a whirling dervish performance. Ebru was the best guide, very informative and knowledgeable. This was the best thing we did in Istanbul.
Jennifer_S, May 2026
Şule is everything you could ever want in a local guide. If you show up solo, just know you’re leaving with at least one new friend from Istanbul. The tour gives you a look at some authentic and local stops I wouldn’t have experienced otherwise. I had such a lovely time and ate some really great food. I feel like I blinked and the tour was over! Thank you Şule for showing how special and magical Istanbul can be!
LIne_M, May 2026
Delicious food with a good dose of history and local lore. Sure is a wonderful guide. Very knowledgeable and kind
Alan_E, May 2026
Great tour. Zey was an awesome guide and the tour was well organised. The group were lovely people and the food was excellent
gloria_m, May 2026
Great guide Zeynep! But lots of changes from what was advertised! Meeting place changed, 1.5 hours later and not dropped back at hotel as promised. Food was great as was Zeynep the guide
Vardui_D, May 2026
We love this tour because it gives you an idea of traditional food and drink. For me personally it’s not an unusual experience because I make the same food every day but it’s so good to see and feel the difference .Zeynep our tour guide was very nice person and group was very friendly
Armanda_G, May 2026
We had an amazing time in the tour - food was super tasty and the guide took us to places we wouldn't have found ourselves. The dinner is a big spread of all different things, so you can sample a bit of everything but we specially liked the kebab of kebabs and the guest salad.
Silvia_S, May 2026
This experience with our wonderful Zeynep was one of the best food tours I have had. Her passion for food and vibrant personality made everyone feel so welcome. The rooftop bar views were wow. The feast at the 140 year old restaurant was delicious. Tip don't eat before, there is so much food. Will recommend to anyone I know travelling to Turkey 🇹🇷.
Liz_A, May 2026
A lot of delicious food. The dinner food was amazing. I loved everything about it. Our tour guide Zey was very informative. Amazing views at the rooftop bar and the dervish dancer was fantastic. At the end of the evening we were dropped off near our hotel which is also a big plus.
Robert_W, May 2026
This is a fantastic experience where you get to taste some foods you may not find on your own and see the city for an amazing perspective.
Julie_D, May 2026
Sule, our guide has an obvious love for her home city of Istanbul and this came across in wanting to share some of the culinary traditions and secrets in the colourful and atmospheric places we visited, with with some extra special views. She was well respected with the different establishments we visited and very patient with the different mix of our group. Sule was a very welcoming and knowledgeable guide, and was able to answer any questions relating to the tour, Turkey and Istanbul.
Patrick_M, May 2026
The tour was more than expected! We had 4 stops including dinner. The food was excellent! Thank you to Sule.
Ann_M, May 2026
Sule was our guide and did an excellent job she made sure we all knew where to go to meet her and she was very knowledgeable and helpful with where and what to eat along with any other questions we had. It was a perfect evening and a great way to learn about the local Cuisine and try a little have a bunch of different things.
KerPei_Y, May 2026
Tried variety of delicious Turkish food and ended the tour with a very happy full belly! Rooftop view was great. Overall, the experience was made even greater with Zeynep as our guide. She was friendly and knowledgeable, made sure we would enjoy the experience and we were doing ok throughout the tour.
Katharine_M, May 2026
Our guide Sule 🐈⬛ was an amazing fun
loving foodie. She had great personal connections to the traditional food scene. The food FAR exceeded our expectations. Highly highly recommend! Arrive hungry!
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