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Istanbul Traditional Food Tour with Dinner on Off-Touristy-Path Dinner in Asia, deserts in Europe
4.9
209 Ratings
Beyoğlu
Embark on an Istanbul food tour that takes you on a culinary journey across two continents. Discover the flavors of Turkey as you explore the top sights and savor delicious dishes in Europe and Asia.
Embark on an Istanbul food tour that takes you on a culinary journey across two continents. Discover the flavors of Turkey as you explore the top sights and savor delicious dishes in Europe and Asia.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Karakoy Rihtim - We meet here to catch ferry to head to the Asian side Kadikoy.
- Bosphorus Strait - Enjoy the ferry ride in the Bosphorus from European side to Asian side. This ride will provide you a breath taking view of Istanbul from the water. Your guide will give you information about the sites you see from the ferry.
- **Kadikoy…
- Karakoy Rihtim - We meet here to catch ferry to head to the Asian side Kadikoy.
- Bosphorus Strait - Enjoy the ferry ride in the Bosphorus from European side to Asian side. This ride will provide you a breath taking view of Istanbul from the water. Your guide will give you information about the sites you see from the ferry.
- Kadikoy Carsisi - We visit the food market and sample the stuffed mussels, pastrami, pickled vegetable, cheese, olives, halva, soups , stuffed wine leafs and more…
- Bosphorus Strait - We will take a ferry back to European side after the the belly is full of delicious food in Asian side. Enjoy the ferry. It is time see Istanbul by night.
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Karakoy Rihtim - We taste the variety of the kebaps and meze dips in this hidden authentic lokanta ( restaurant in Turkish ).
We will see the back streets of Istanbul to taste the delicious Kunefe dessert with the accompany of the mouthwatering Turkish ice cream.
What's Included
- Four non alcoholic drinks plus tea and coffee
- Tipping at restaurants
- Travel with public ferry on the Bosphorus strait between Europe and Asian side of Istanbul
- Kokoreç, Tantuni, stuffed zucchini flower, lahmacun
- Professional English speaking licensed and gourmet local guide
- Food sampling in the non touristy food market
- Pastrami, pickled…
- Four non alcoholic drinks plus tea and coffee
- Tipping at restaurants
- Travel with public ferry on the Bosphorus strait between Europe and Asian side of Istanbul
- Kokoreç, Tantuni, stuffed zucchini flower, lahmacun
- Professional English speaking licensed and gourmet local guide
- Food sampling in the non touristy food market
- Pastrami, pickled vegetables, olive, cheese and halva tasting, stuffed mussels with rice and spices
- Food sampling at 9 stops and multiple food at each place
- Iskender kebab, kunefe and ice cream made of goats milk and mountain orchids flowers
What's Not Included
- Anything not mention in included section
- Tipping to the guide. ( recommended amount 10-20 USD per person)
- Anything not mention in included section
- Tipping to the guide. ( recommended amount 10-20 USD per person)
Additional Information
Discover the culinary wonders of Istanbul as you explore two continents in a single evening. This guided food tour offers a taste of the city’s rich history and lively neighborhoods, allowing you to enjoy Turkey’s finest dishes on both the European and Asian sides. Relish dinner in Asia and indulge in desserts in Europe, while your local guide reveals…
Discover the culinary wonders of Istanbul as you explore two continents in a single evening. This guided food tour offers a taste of the city’s rich history and lively neighborhoods, allowing you to enjoy Turkey’s finest dishes on both the European and Asian sides. Relish dinner in Asia and indulge in desserts in Europe, while your local guide reveals insider flavors, stories, and culinary traditions—transforming Istanbul’s expansive landscape into an intimate and unforgettable gastronomic experience.
- Return to hotel is not included. However, our guide can accompany you if it is in walking distance or organize you a taxi on request.
Location
Karaköy Pier
Rıhtım Caddesi
Please meet your guide at 6pm ( 18:00) at the entry of the Karakoy İskelesi ( Karakoy pier ) on the right side of the entry to pier under the yellow sign “ Karakoy İskelesi “
Our guide will come to you and will ask if you are waiting for the tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(209 Ratings)
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Ktroof44
Jul 8, 2025
A must-do for Foodies! - Such a cool experience! Burak was a delightful tour guide and taught us so much about Turkey and the wonderful people and foods.
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Williamck5481qg
Jul 6, 2025
Great variety of food - Very knowledgeable, friendly and relaxed tour. Was a very enjoyable evening. The food stops were all memorable. Highly recommend
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Evan_p
Jun 29, 2025
Salih was a phenomenal... - Salih was a phenomenal tour guide. Flexible when our flight was delayed, friendly and knowledgeable on the tour, and took us one of our favorite food tours of all-time. The food was great but seeing some off the beaten path spots was even better. Thank you!!
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Elizabeth_l
Jun 24, 2025
Great food tour! - This was a fantastic tour that I wish I had done earlier in my time in Istanbul! The food was great, and Baruk was super knowledgeable and helpful. Completely recommend it!
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Kelley_g
Jun 16, 2025
Great food and scenery in Istanbul! - This is such a great tour! It is so fun to touch both sides of Istanbul and explore the food culture of each. We took the 6:00 tour so we could experience the ferry at night to see beautiful Istanbul from the water at night. The tour guide was great, the ferries were very well run and efficient. The food stops were excellent and, of course, so much food! We ate and ate! We were with another family and had such a good time enjoying their company as well. This tour is well worth it!
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Mike_u
Jun 15, 2025
Great experience - Our tour guide led us into the best neighborhoods where the locals meet up and dine. He took us to wonderful restaurants for delicious tastings. We ate foods we had not eaten before and found it to be much to our liking. I would highly recommend.
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Galeiforms
Jun 3, 2025
For a real foodie experience - This was one of the best tours we went on for any trip. Salim took myself, my husband, and our friend on an excellent tour of some very special places that we would not have been able to find on our own. Our only regret was that we did this tour on our last night in Istanbul, because there are so many spots that we want to go back to. Salim knew all the best spots. We would highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys food and wants to explore all of the treats that Turkey has to offer.
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Mariaangelica_p
Jun 3, 2025
Off-the beaten path tour on the Asian side of Istanbul with Local Guide - We were lucky enough to basically score a private tour just my friends and I (we were just 3 people). This made our experience 10 times more enjoyable as we got to maneuver better from place to place and to have a more personal experience with our guide. Burak, our guide, was absolutely the best! Not only did we enjoy getting to learn about all the foods he picked out for us, but also getting to know him as a person. He was very good company and very attentive with us. We walked off the beaten path to get to see even more of the neighborhoods on the Asian side and he gave us a lot of tidbits and advice for the rest of our trip in Turkiye. 100/10 rating for this tour and I would highly recommend you take it. If only so you can experience the Asian side of Istanbul for a night.
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749katrinaa
May 28, 2025
A recommended fun evening with lots of eating. - Thank you to Cumali for an excellent food tour. Food tours are always fun and a great way of trying local street food and getting an insight into the history and traditions. This tour lived up to our expectations and I would recommend.
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George_p
Jul 30, 2025
Off the beaten path - Absolutely entertaining walk through the markets and haunts of the locals. Enjoyed many new dishes with a great group and guide. I would however pair things with drinks which would enhance the experience as well as a fun evening. Barack was a great guide who knew his history as well as some facts about the cuisine. Will be taking foodie tours like this in the future.
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