Istanbul Food Tour: Cultural Immersion & Tastes

Embark on a 7-hour private tour of Dolmabahce Palace and immerse yourself in the rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning scenery of Istanbul. Discover the opulence of the palace, explore the Spice Market, and admire the architectural wonders of Istiklal street.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Misir Carsisi (Spice Market) - The Spice Bazaar is a sensory delight. Overflowing with vibrant colors and aromas, it attracts both locals and visitors seeking spices, teas, dried fruits, nuts, and traditional sweets. As one wanders through its arched corridors, they are enveloped in the lively atmosphere and the scent of age-old flavors. It’s more…
What's Included
  • Professional Guiding Service
  • Round Trip Ferry Tickets
  • Simit and Tea on the Ferry
  • Turkish coffee tasting
  • Meze Samples & Pickles in Kadıköy Food Market
  • Turkish Delight & Spice tasting at the Spice Market
  • Lahmacun
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Extra Beverages
  • Personal expenses
Additional Information

This is more than just a food tour — it’s a cultural journey spanning continents. The adventure starts at Çemberlitaş Tram Station, close to the Column of Constantine and one of the city’s most historic Turkish baths. From there, participants stroll through the heart of the Old City, discovering the Grand Bazaar, meandering alleys, and the magnificent…

Location
Çemberlıtaş
We will meet at the Çemberlitaş Tram Station righ at the historic column. Look for ''Food Trail Sign'' .Your guide will be waiting with a warm welcome and ready to start the journey. Please arrive a few minutes early so We can begin on time and make the most of your Istanbul experience.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kenneth_t
Apr 21, 2025
The guide was... - The guide was knowledgeable and friendly. He explained in details historical spots. He did extra to take us to excellent photography spots.
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Brian_m
May 24, 2024
Our guide, Isil, was... - Our guide, Isil, was awesome! Her tour pace was great & she was so knowledgeable & very personable. The Palace was beautiful & exploring the spice market was a real treat!
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Karen_b
Jan 19, 2024
Exploring the Streets of Istanbul - Had a fantastic day exploring Istanbul with Ozge. She gave so much history and insight. We loved being able to cross town via multiple forms of public transportation and walk the streets of Istanbul. Seeing Dolmabahce Palace after exploring the Topkapi Palace was perfect as you could see the differences in palace life across centuries. Not recommended for older travelers as it is a lot of walking and traversing the city. But perfect for younger travelers wanting to explore much of the city on foot.
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Marumuhech
Sep 29, 2023
Best spent time and money on a trip! - We hd the most amazing time in Istanbul thanks to our guide Hatice. We had a private tour for 3 days and It was wonderful. This was the best way to spend our precious time in Istanbul. We where able to cover most of the well known sights of Istanbul thanks to our wonderful guide expertise. Hatice is really fluent in English and Spanish which worked perfect for our small group of 4. We all loved out tours .
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Adam
Jun 29, 2022
Family trip to Istanbul - Our family had a great experience with Emre as our guide. We spent 4.5 days on a custom tour through many sites in Istanbul. Emre was able to facilitate everything, finding great restaurants, aligning private transportation and one of the highlights, a boat tour. Our family had a great experience and hopes to see Emre and Istanbul again in the future.
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From $140
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).