Turkish Cuisine: Authentic Dining Experience

Meet people from around the globe, interact, enjoy, explore local areas, and savor traditional Turkish cuisine at a 140-year-old family restaurant.

An unforgettable adventure featuring distinctive local Turkish dishes and guided by locals. This will be a one-of-a-kind experience that you’ll always remember.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kadınlar Pazarı - - Are you interested in connecting with individuals from around the globe, engaging in conversation, and savoring unique Turkish cuisine that is exclusive to a 140-year-old restaurant?
  • Sample local street food and indulge in the finest local dishes (over 10 varieties, including kebabs, starters, meze, and dessert) at a historic…
What's Included
  • Dinner
  • Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options available
  • Private car drop-off near hotel (Sultanahmet, Eminönü, Taksim, Galata, Beyoğlu, Fatih)
What's Not Included
  • You will not pay any extra
Meal Options
  • Meze - Ezme,
    Cacık,
    Traditional Turkish Salad Gavurdağı,
    Pide and lavaş,
    Kitel
  • Traditional Turkish Food - Adana Kebap,
    Chicken Kebap,
    Perde Pilavı,
    Büryan Kebabı
    Or
    Vegeterian Dish
  • Dessert - Künefe on fire,
    Tea or Turkish Coffee
Location
Istanbul Railway Museum
We will meet in front of Sirkeci Train Gar/Sirkeci Tram Station. You will see Tourist info left side of the Train Gar, after your reservation we will contact you for the exact meeting details.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jovita
Feb 23, 2025
Amazing local guide - Amazing culinary experience led by a lovely lady. Zeynep took great care of the group, engaged all, and prepared us for each part of the trip. The tour was very well organised. Super clear meeting point, great transfer between locations. Close to the Train Gar, we ventured for the street food, the raw meatball (not actual meat) was surprising, and a burst of flavour. Then off to a sweet experience. Zey explained about the different types of Turkish delight and we got to have a taste. The next stop was the rooftop. Fantastic views!! Despide the weather we were able to take pictures with the city light iluminating the mosques, Galata tower and the bridges. We warmed up with Çay and learned more about the Turkish culture for guests and courtship. Then the restaurant, Siirt Şeref Buryan 1892 was very impressive. The service was impecable and as they were waiting for us and had our orders the wait was minimal. Stand out favourites were the salad and the Perde Pilavi. Then we finished with Çay and Knefe. What a fantastic meal. Highly recommend
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Lynn_h
May 11, 2024
Wonderful host and great food - Great food in authentic restaurant. Wonderful friendly host. Definitely would recommend this fabulous trip.
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Passenger00034957824
Apr 21, 2024
Great experience. - Very friendly and informative guide with tons of recommendations, historical facts, and of course, details on all the delicious food we ate. Great experience and a great way to meet new people!
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Macysorensen
Apr 21, 2024
A wonderful night! - The food tour was a wonderful experience, thanks to Kubilay's knowledge and his enthusiasm for sharing it. He said he's a big fan of culture and history, and it showed in the number and variety of stories he shared through the night. He didn't just talk about the food itself, but also about its role in the larger cultural context of Turkey and Istanbul's history and geography. Plus, he was always willing to talk about a variety of topics. some of the many highlights of the food were the Cig Kofte, the cream-based varieties of Turkish Delight, the Ayran (buttermilk), the Reyan Sherbet, the Adana kebap and the meatball in yoghurt (haydari). And there are accommodations for vegetarian food too. His overall recommendations and willingness to always offer something helped us out the rest of our trip!
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Schumacherjonass98
Apr 21, 2024
A well thought traditional experience - “Very well structured - road side eateries for tea and snacks, a boutique restaurant for Lokum, and finally an authentic Turkish restaurant for a sumptuous dinner. It was our first day at Istanbul, and we got a great start. Wonderful hospitality and attention to details. Even after the tour, Zey and Kubilai helped with securing ticket for events, airport pickup and drops (nice cars, great service), and even suggestion for eateries. Thanks for everything. Will also remember Selen for her sense of humour.”
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Paigekk4266xz
Apr 21, 2024
Best experience! - Great experience! Amazing views, lovely people, fantastic food. If you want to try some of the most traditional Turkish food and drinks while having a pleasant conversation and meeting new people this is the perfect experience for you. Fantastic hosts, great places! Highly recommended.
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From $53
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).