Turkish Food Night and Rooftop Experience Istanbul
Recommended by 99% of travelers
Badge of Excellence
Istanbul, Turkey
- 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
Why travelers loved this
·
Explore our promoted experiences
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
Supplied by
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Reviews
4.9
based on 951 reviews
Sort by: Most insightful
Brooke_J, Jul 2026
We had a wonderful evening meeting new travelers tasting great food, drinks and snacks. Both of our guides were so nice and informative! Great tour and I recommend when you’re in Istanbul going on this tour.
danerak3, Jul 2026
This was a wonderful experience! Our guide Zeynep spoke excellent English and is very knowledgeable about the different Turkish foods and customs. The itinerary went to several different establishments with beautiful views and the best food selections. It was very informative and memorable. We were a party of three that joined three others at our timeslot. They change vehicles depending on the size of the overall party. This was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Istanbul!
Jayne_P, Jul 2026
The food experience was fabulous! I would highly recommend from original communication through to the night itself i really couldn't fault it. Sule our guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.
Lynn_H, Jul 2026
Zey was a fabulous guide. Such a fun evening, great stops and the food was amazing. Zey was so personable, lots of history and stories and gave us recommendations for other activities and places to go. A must do when in Istanbul.
Kirsten_M, Jul 2026
Our host, Zeynep was lovely and knowledgeable about everything local and gave us a true authentic taste of Istanbul culture and cuisine. The food was plentiful and great company. She ensured we were looked after from the start and catered for all our needs including to make sure we got dropped back to safe areas close to our hotels
Ben_H, Jul 2026
The food tour was excellent. There was a variety of food. The kebabs were so tasty! The tour guide was so friendly and eager to share her knowledge of this wonderful city.
Nancy_W, Jul 2026
The tour is fantastic. Our guide Shule took us for an amazing food tour! She knows a lot about the area and the history of Turkey. We got to try several different food and had an amazing dinner with more food than we could possibly eat!
Evan_K, Jul 2026
Sule was a great guide. She really loves her city and is proud to show off the cuisine. The variety of food was great. So many things to try that i would have missed on my own. And at the last restaurant there was so much food that everyone was stuffed, so you definitely get your money's worth. The ride back to your hotel, or near your hotel, is a nice plus as well.
Taryn_W, Jul 2026
Great tour! Zeynep was a fantastic guide showing us her city. She very much made us feel like an extension of her family, and treated us with extreme kindness and courtesy. The tour does not include too much walking, so it’s a good way to end the day if you’ve spent time sightseeing at other locations, or if mobility is a bit harder for you. There are some stairs involved, but I believe there was an elevator at each of those locations, so you should have to deal with very few of them.
After meeting at the start of the tour, you take a brief walk to the first stop for a small “appetizer”, and after that you are driven to your next two locations. The second stop, with a beautiful panoramic rooftop view, was absolutely stunning at sunset. The final stop was at a family restaurant, where Zey described every dish in detail and gave suggestions on how to pair dishes together for the best flavor combinations. Be sure to bring your appetite - Turkish culture makes sure that you are well fed!
As a solo traveler in a group of people traveling with friends and family, Zey made the experience feel like I was traveling with a friend and she took some really great photos as well! I’d definitely recommend taking this tour, and hopefully Zey can be your guide and show you a great time!!
Joan_R, Jul 2026
It was beautiful views of the city and Suli was very informative of the Turkish food and the culture. The evening was a good introduction to the food and cultures of the city of Istanbul. I would recommend this to everyone young and old. Suli enjoys her job and it shows. We enjoyed her company.
Michael_U, Jun 2026
Fun and interesting. Street food taste was delish! Perfect appitizer. Then coffee at beautiful rooftop venue with great atmosphere, jazz music, unbelieveable views. Then on to a multi-course family style dinner. The food was fantastic and it just kept comming, course after course. Our guide, Zeynip, was funny and informative. This was a great experience. You will not be disappointed. Food overload.
Sara_S, Jun 2026
This was an absolutely perfect way to experience the food and sights of Istanbul. Zeynep is the best - friendly, outgoing, so much knowledge. She really cares about her groups, shares funny stories, interesting history, and goes out of her way to make sure everyone is included, taken care of, and has all they need. Her communication before the tour was so helpful, instructions were clear. Transportation was wonderful between the different places and to make sure everyone got home safely to hotels. She had many recommendations of other things in Istanbul, and you can tell she loves her work. We all came away having made new friends, shared experiences, and having eaten so much good food. Tip: eat very very light during the day because this tour has so much good food, diverse choices, and you want to be able to eat! If you're coming to Istanbul, make sure to put this on your itinerary early on.
Jenni_T, Jun 2026
This was an incredibly lovely evening trying amazing Turkish food. Our guide, Zey, was absolutely lovely and very excited to share about her culture, the food and how the two relate. I highly recommend.
Adriana_S, Jun 2026
This is well worth your money. Starting with how communicative the guides are so you don't have to worry about where to go or how to confirm who will be your tour guide. We had Suki (Susu) and she was fantastic, not only knowledgeable but also sharing personal family stories that relate to the food and the places we visited. It felt we were working with a close friend that is excited to share her love of the city, the food, and the culture... not just a random person that's doing a job. The final dinner was soooo delicious and soooo much food that you will not leave hungry. AND they take you back close to your hotel so you don't have to deal with the taxis. Thank you Sulu for sharing a part of Istanbul with us.
Kevin_C, Jun 2026
Zey our guide was top notch & outstanding.
The experience exceeded all expectations
Good food and a fun time.
croywill, Jun 2026
Delightful experience with Zai! The food was amazing! All the stops along the way excellent. Very worthwhile
Allison_H, Jun 2026
We like to do food tours everywhere we travel and this has to be one of the best. It was just the right amount of food—a couple tastings and then a meal with dessert. The rooftop terrace was beautiful, and our guide, Sule, was wonderful about making sure everyone had what they needed. 10/10 experience!
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.
From
-5%
$75.05
per personWas $79.00
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
Compare Similar Experiences
Current
Special Offer
Turkish Food Night and Rooftop Experience Istanbul
950
3 hours 15 minutes
Free Cancellation
From
$79.00
$75.05
Customers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
Attractions in Istanbul, Turkey
- Bosphorus Tours & Tickets
- Column of Constantine (Çemberlitaş Sütunu) Tours & Tickets
- Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya) Tours & Tickets
- Rustem Pasha Mosque (Rüstem Paşa Camii) Tours & Tickets
- Maiden’s Tower (Kiz Kulesi) Tours & Tickets
- Eminonu Pier (Eminönü Iskelesi) Tours & Tickets
- Taksim Square (Taksim Meydani) Tours & Tickets
- Istanbul Sapphire Tours & Tickets
- Viaport Marina Tours & Tickets
- Anadolu Kavagi Tours & Tickets
- Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge Tours & Tickets
- Serpent Column (Yilani Sütun) Tours & Tickets
- Istanbul Museum of Modern Art (Istanbul Modern Sanat Müzesi) Tours & Tickets
- Anzac Cove (Anzak Koyu) Tours & Tickets
- Istanbul Cevahir Mall Tours & Tickets
- Beyazit Mosque (Beyazit Camii) Tours & Tickets
- Bursa Grand Mosque (Ulu Cami) Tours & Tickets
More attractions near Istanbul, Turkey
- Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya) Tours & Tickets
- Bosphorus Tours & Tickets
- Topkapi Palace (Topkapi Sarayi) Tours & Tickets
- Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Camii) Tours & Tickets
- Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarayi) Tours & Tickets
- Hippodrome (Sultanahmet Meydani) Tours & Tickets
- Dolmabahce Palace (Dolmabahce Sarayi) Tours & Tickets