Food Tour in Istanbul with Local Guide
Overview
This tour is given by a food and history enthusiast local tour guide of Istanbul. Restaurants where we eat are all old restaurants which are preferred by locals mostly (not touristic) and serve very delicious centuries old recipes.You will have a chance to discover Istanbul’s European and Asian sides while admiring mind blowing tastes of local and street foods.Amount of food and number of options will definitely be more than enough and tour will meet your expectations!You will be in good hands!
You will meet your tour guide at meeting point in the morning and start your tasting.Please be sure to come hungry. You will have a day of feasting ahead of you.You will have a chance to see most famous two food markets in Istanbul where you can see traditional commercial food life of Istanbulites.You be on two different continents in one day and cross the narrowest natural channel of the world.
What's Included
- Cost of food, non-alcoholic drinks and water
- Public transportation fees.
- 6 unique and different eateries and restaurants. Multiple tastings at some of those
- Your English speaking tour guide
- Gratuities (suggested)
Meeting Location
Hobyar
Hamidiye Cd. No:16, 34112 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Karaköy
Müeyyedzade, Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
The tour finishes at Karaköy district after tasting the best baklava shop of the city.District is very popular with its cafes and restaurants where you can enjoy the rest of the day.
What To Expect
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Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bosphorus Strait
25 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Kadikoy Iskelesi (pass by)
Karakoy
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travellers who has food alergics.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
- Cost of food, non-alcoholic drinks and water.
- Public transportation fees.
- 6 unique and different eateries and restaurants. Multiple tastings at some of those.
- Your English speaking tour guide.
- Gratuities (suggested).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Food Tour in Istanbul with Local Guide is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travellers who has food alergics.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Cost of food, non-alcoholic drinks and water
- Public transportation fees.
- 6 unique and different eateries and restaurants. Multiple tastings at some of those
- Your English speaking tour guide
- Gratuities (suggested)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travellers who has food alergics.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
