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Istanbul Food Tour: Private 5-Hour Culinary Adventure
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27 Ratings
Istanbul
Embark on a private culinary tour of Istanbul and discover the city’s hidden food gems. Explore open-air markets, indulge in local delicatessens, and taste seasonal food samples.
Embark on a private culinary tour of Istanbul and discover the city’s hidden food gems. Explore open-air markets, indulge in local delicatessens, and taste seasonal food samples.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Karakoy - Your local private guide will take you to a charming pastry shop in Karakoy for a traditional Turkish breakfast if you prefer a morning tour. Alternatively, if you prefer an afternoon tour, you will be taken to a kebab restaurant to taste beyran soup and seasonal kebabs.
- Tophane Meydan Cesmesi - We will head to Tophane to experience…
- Karakoy - Your local private guide will take you to a charming pastry shop in Karakoy for a traditional Turkish breakfast if you prefer a morning tour. Alternatively, if you prefer an afternoon tour, you will be taken to a kebab restaurant to taste beyran soup and seasonal kebabs.
- Tophane Meydan Cesmesi - We will head to Tophane to experience the atmosphere and savor Turkish coffee. Next, we will walk to the renowned Karakoy, where you can sample delicious fish sandwiches.
- Kadikoy Carsisi - We will take a ferry to Kadikoy market on the Asian side of Istanbul to try traditional and authentic home-cooked dishes, or we can visit a delicious kebab restaurant if you prefer.
- Kadikoy Iskelesi - A food tour in Turkey would be incomplete without trying out Turkish delightful desserts. Additionally, we also have some secret dishes that are sure to surprise your taste buds. It is important to note that the itinerary might be subject to change depending on the availability of the location and weather conditions. The tour will conclude at Kadikoy ferry station, from where you can conveniently board a ferry to either the old or new city of Istanbul..
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Tea and coffee
- Food tasting
- Bottled water
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Tea and coffee
- Food tasting
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Alcoholic Beverages
Additional Information
Are you seeking a unique activity for your company, family, or friends? Join our 5-hour private Istanbul food tour! This tour will take you off the beaten path and immerse you in local history and culture across Istanbul’s European and Asian sides. Walk with one of our expert private guides as you explore open-air markets, visit one of Istanbul’s most…
Are you seeking a unique activity for your company, family, or friends? Join our 5-hour private Istanbul food tour! This tour will take you off the beaten path and immerse you in local history and culture across Istanbul’s European and Asian sides. Walk with one of our expert private guides as you explore open-air markets, visit one of Istanbul’s most famous delicatessens, and enjoy a variety of food samples and beverages based on the time and season.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please note: the itinerary is subject to change, based on the location’s availability and weather.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Location
Karakoy
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
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(27 Ratings)
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Derek_t
Oct 18, 2023
Informative tour beyond just the food - The food related part was of nice and fun, but it was much more than a "food" tour. Our guide Derya was very knowledgeable and warm, and was a great source of knowledge and insight on local history, sights and culture.
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Sandie_s
May 5, 2023
Great food, awesome guide - Our guide, Furkan, was outstanding! Extremely knowledgeable and fun. We enjoyed a variety of Turkish food and drinks. It was the highlight of our Istanbul visit.
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Joshuad493
Feb 4, 2023
Food: WOW! Knowledge: WOW! Experience: WOW! - One of the best private tours I've experienced in any city! If you want to get off the beaten path, stray away from the tourist traps, and experience the real foods of Istanbul, then please book this tour with Derya and Furkan! They adjust the tour to your desires and needs - but will at the same time challenge you with new experiences, new tastes, and a real understanding of the city.
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_janvipatel7
Sep 27, 2022
Private Food Tour with Derya - Derya was amazing!! It’s like we made a new friend, and had an beautiful time exploring the city while eating all kinds of food. She was mindful of our diet restrictions, and genuinely wanted to see us happy and enjoying ourselves. Highly recommend for a private food tour!
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Humberto_f
Aug 31, 2022
Unforgettable - Our Guide was Derya, she is a very good knowledge professional, very kind with my children and all times helping us to saving money with respect and enthusiastic manner. We are from South Africa and will strong recommended her for family tours.
Regards
Humberto
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Goplaces826169
Jul 26, 2022
A must do in Istanbul - It was our first time in Istanbul. The food tour with Furkan was an abolute highlight of our 3 days in Turkey! The tour was a wonderful introduction to Istanbul's rich culinary culture in the Asian and European side. From the start we realise that Furkan will go above and beyond to make the tour unforgettable! He is so knowledgeable and pleasant and kind! Every minute we spend together was precious! We taste the most interesting dishes - even "tribe" as we know it in South Africa...The coffee tasting with the "swinging tray" was a first - in a place where we on our own won't get to...This tour with Furkan as tourguide is a must for every visitor to Istanbul! His wife, Deraya, specially make time for a coffee with us the next day which we appreciate very much. It was good to see the Husband and Wife team together! I highly recommended this tour!
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Ceced340
Jun 3, 2022
A must do tour in Istanbul!!! - Our private food tour of Istanbul was fabulous!! Learning the history of Turkey through food is not only ingenious but interesting AND delicious. Furkan, our guide is incredibly knowledgeable, very pleasant, and he left us wanting to know more. We give the tour and Furkan 10 out of 10!! We highly recommend you do this if you visit Istanbul!! Loved it!!!
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Stevebn6248lo
Nov 2, 2021
Experience Istanbul in a way like no other - If you want to experience Istanbul from someone who loves the country, the culture and the city while sharing with you places that traditional travelers will not find, Furkan Tours is for you.
Furkan himself, shared with us the places where he eats, incredible foods and amazing tastes. He couples the tasting experiences with history associated with the food and place.
The pace in which you experience everything is perfectly timed and you feel completely safe and comfortable throughout.
Highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to truly experience Istanbul.
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557najwag
Aug 16, 2021
Phenomenal - Derya and Furkan were amazing hosts / guides throughout our stay in Istanbul. The food tour was amazingly done by Derya and I loved everything we ate and her amazing recommendations on the local side of Turkey as well as the tourist locations. There are no words for how above and beyond Derya went throughout our stay in Istanbul. Amazing time spent in an amazing country and my group and I cannot say enough great things about Derya and our trip. Can’t wait to come back!!
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Carorlineboo
Mar 18, 2020
Private Istanbul guided tours. - Furkan makes you feel very comfortable and safe as he guides you in and around the city. He is knowledgeable, kind, and personable with a great sense of humor and incredibly patient with kids. He also recommended lots of things to do or us to see on our own time. We arranged for two days of private custom tours in Istanbul for 7 people. We enjoyed the chauffeur, the culture, traditions, culinary experience, religious and heritage sites that were in our detailed itinerary. Furkan navigated us around the key places in Istanbul on our first full day and day 2 food testing in the Asian and European sides in Istanbul. The whole family loved the trip. My family and I would not hesitate to recommend this travel company to our family and friends.
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