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Istanbul Food Tour: Taksim and Beyoğlu Evening Bites
4.9
29 Ratings
Beyoğlu
Embark on an evening food tour in Istanbul’s vibrant Taksim and Karaköy neighborhoods. Taste the best local street foods, traditional desserts, and specialties from Southeastern Anatolia.
Embark on an evening food tour in Istanbul’s vibrant Taksim and Karaköy neighborhoods. Taste the best local street foods, traditional desserts, and specialties from Southeastern Anatolia.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Taksim Square - We meet to begin our Taksim Evening Food Tour at the iconic Taksim Square. Our meeting point is 1 minute walking distance from Taksim Square. The exact meeting point and detailed directions will be provided upon booking.
- Taksim Square - We meet to begin our Taksim Evening Food Tour at the iconic Taksim Square. Our meeting point is 1 minute walking distance from Taksim Square. The exact meeting point and detailed directions will be provided upon booking.
What's Included
- All food and drink along the tour, including water.
- A friendly, knowledgeable and passionate English-speaking tour guide.
- 7 uniquely different eateries and restaurants.
- Around 2-3 exciting and local non-alcoholic drinks.
- An evening filled with culinary, cultural and personal anecdotes, with a local insider’s view.
- All food and drink along the tour, including water.
- A friendly, knowledgeable and passionate English-speaking tour guide.
- 7 uniquely different eateries and restaurants.
- Around 2-3 exciting and local non-alcoholic drinks.
- An evening filled with culinary, cultural and personal anecdotes, with a local insider’s view.
What's Not Included
- No vegetarian food options at 4 of the food stops (out of 7)
- No vegan food options at 5 of the food stops (out of 7)
- No vegetarian food options at 4 of the food stops (out of 7)
- No vegan food options at 5 of the food stops (out of 7)
Additional Information
Take a memorable culinary journey into the vibrant core of Taksim and Beyoğlu. Mingle with the locals and absorb the vibe of the city during its peak hours as you indulge in top-notch local street cuisine, Southeastern Anatolian delicacies and native sweets. If you yearn to immerse yourself in the authentic nightly rhythm of Istanbul, this is your…
Take a memorable culinary journey into the vibrant core of Taksim and Beyoğlu. Mingle with the locals and absorb the vibe of the city during its peak hours as you indulge in top-notch local street cuisine, Southeastern Anatolian delicacies and native sweets. If you yearn to immerse yourself in the authentic nightly rhythm of Istanbul, this is your chance to witness the true evening ethos of Istanbul.
- Maximum group size is 10
- Tour runs rain or shine
- Not recommended for vegan, gluten free, lactose free travelers
- Not recommended for travellers with serious allergies or food restrictions
- Please advise any specific dietary/allergy requirements at time of booking
Location
Sıraselviler Cd. No:7/B
Sıraselviler Caddesi
Meeting Point: Hafiz Mustafa Cafe.
IMPORTANT: THERE ARE MULTIPLE HAFIZ MUSTAFA CAFES IN ISTANBUL
If using Google Maps: simply enter your destination as Taksim Square. Hafiz Mustafa Taksim Cafe is across from the square.
If taking a taxi: Ask taxi driver to take you to Taksim Square.
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
(29 Ratings)
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Christinecac
Oct 16, 2025
Delicious fun snd informative - Tunç went above and beyond to give us a great tour. Lots of interesting cuisine with great historical context. Delicious, fun and informative all in one!
Won’t be eating again for 24 hours!!!
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Uds26
Oct 10, 2025
Make this one of the first tours you do in Istanbul. - Amazing experience with a wonderful guide. My only regret is that I didn’t do this the first or second day so that I could have eaten the amazing and reasonably priced food on offer in Istanbul instead of only eating at “tourist” restaurants which were on the whole not great food. The tour took us to the places where the locals eat and the food was fantastic. Go hungry and if you are like me - maybe only eat half the food at the first couple of places because the food got better and better. I was stuffed and could only take 1-2 bites of some really delicious food by the end. The money you spend on this tour will be more than made up by the amount of money you save eating around Istanbul the rest of your holiday if you do this trip early in your stay! Would recommend 100%!
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Egland95
Oct 9, 2025
A great way to spend an evening in Istanbul! - Go hungry! Lots of diverse food and drink. Knowledge guide. Helped us catch up to the tour when we got stuck in traffic crossing bridge from Old Town.
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Mscameron80
Oct 5, 2025
The best! - Wonderful tour, met all my expectations. Bahri our tour guide was very professional, knowledgeable and very enthusiastic. Don’t miss this!
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Jangv1215bj
Oct 1, 2025
Walking Food and Culture Tour - Bahri was our guide for an exceptional food tour. It was street food, and everything was delicious. We walked thru several neighborhoods (wear walking shoes and up for a 3 hour walk!), and Bahri gave us great food, yes, but the tour was ultimately a cultural one. He was fun and knowledgeable and our group of 10 had a great time.
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Sandrakk6225gu
Oct 1, 2025
Fantastic food and a nice look into Taksim and Karaköy - This tour got recommend to me by a friend, and now I'm recommending it to everyone! The food was delicious, and it was nice to walk around in these more local-oriented neighborhoods. Drinks are included, so no need to stress about bringing your own water. And of course, the tour leaves you with a lot more knowledge about where and what to eat in Istanbul, so I'd recommend doing it at the start of your visit here
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Jssmith1978
Jul 20, 2025
Amazing! Fun, informative and delicious!! - Excellent food choices and diverse diet more than just a food tour. Our guide, Bahri, provided fun and informative facts about the Istanbul as we walked from restaurant to restaurant as well as showed us where to go eat and hang out and not be such a tourist. Also, our guide was very friendly, knowledgeable and seemed genuinely just as interested about my wife and I and where we came from as we were about Istanbul. I highly recommend this trip and our guide—-what a wonderful person.
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Sbeckett7
Jul 5, 2025
Foodie heaven - Great foodie tour of Istanbul! Our guide Tunc walked us through a culinary journey of the city, with 6 stops featuring the best and most favourite foods it has to offer. Finished the tour very full and satisfied!!
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F250hujp
Jun 22, 2025
Enjoy Istanbul away from the typical restaurants - This was already the second tour I booked and I was thrilled again. Thanks also to Sinan who told us a lot about Istanbul. My highlight was the Balik Wrap and the Baklava. I have never eaten this so well. Anytime again, should I come to Istanbul again a tour is booked👍
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Davis_l
Jul 6, 2025
Mixed Experience — Great Guide, But Underwhelming Food Selection - I’m torn about this experience my wife and I did in July 2025. I’ve done many food tours across Europe, and unfortunately, this one ranked the lowest for me. While our guide, Tunc, was excellent—knowledgeable, passionate, and clearly invested in sharing Turkish culture—the overall value of the tour didn’t quite match the price.
We visited six stops in total, and most of the food was inexpensive street fare. While some of it was tasty, none of it really showcased the richness or variety of Turkish cuisine in a memorable way. I left feeling like I’d missed out on the depth and quality I’ve experienced on other tours.
Much of the walking was through crowded, touristy streets where we were frequently approached (sometimes aggressively) by restaurant staff trying to pull us in. This made it hard to relax and enjoy the experience between food stops.
In short: Tunc made the best of the tour, and I appreciated his enthusiasm. But if you’re looking for a deep dive into the best of Turkish food, this tour didn’t deliver that for me—especially given the cost.
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