Istanbul Private Food Tours with a Local: 100% Personalized
Overview
Turkish food is bursting with exotic flavours but it all comes together in the beautiful city of Istanbul, where the cuisine is tied to its rich history and cultural diversity. Discover this bustling city's vibrant food culture with a Host, who will take you through the neighbourhoods and culinary backstreets of a city lined with an eclectic mix of mosques, temples and churches. Wander through the city streets and feast upon authentic dishes from the street cafes, food stands and ‘meyhane’ taverns of Istanbul. Within 24 hours of your booking, we will contact you to find out about your interests so we can assign a like-minded local who will create a bespoke experience for you. Your Host will suggest an itinerary and agree a meeting time and place, but you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
What's Included
- 3 hours in the city with a local host for a private and personalised walking experience
- The entire experience is tailored according to your interests (meeting /attractions visited)
- 6-8 tastings of various Turkish specialties from 2-3 local eateries
- Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
- Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or taxi options)
- Additional food and drinks
- Tickets to any attractions
- Transportation costs (public transportation and taxis can be used on the day at an extra cost)
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting Location
Altıyol Meydanı
Söğütlü Çeşme Caddesi, 34714 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Beyazit (pass by)
Behram Cavus Mosque (pass by)
Eminonu Square (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-30791P490
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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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).
- 3 hours in the city with a local host for a private and personalised walking experience.
- The entire experience is tailored according to your interests (meeting /attractions visited).
- 6-8 tastings of various Turkish specialties from 2-3 local eateries.
- Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location).
- Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or taxi options).
- Additional food and drinks.
- Tickets to any attractions.
- Transportation costs (public transportation and taxis can be used on the day at an extra cost).
- Gratuities (optional).
The minimum age to participate is 7. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Istanbul Private Food Tours with a Local: 100% Personalized is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Istanbul Private Food Tours with a Local: 100% Personalized will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 3 hours in the city with a local host for a private and personalised walking experience
- The entire experience is tailored according to your interests (meeting /attractions visited)
- 6-8 tastings of various Turkish specialties from 2-3 local eateries
- Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
- Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or taxi options)
- Additional food and drinks
- Tickets to any attractions
- Transportation costs (public transportation and taxis can be used on the day at an extra cost)
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
