Istanbul Culinary Tour: Discover Local Taverns and Gourmet Street Foods

Embark on a four-hour gastronomy tour in Istanbul’s Beyoğlu neighborhood, exploring quirky meyhanes, bustling food markets, and hidden passages. Taste traditional food and gain local knowledge on this unforgettable culinary adventure.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Beyoglu - This tour takes you into the heart of the modern sectıon of Istanbul, ‘quirky’ meyhanes and bustling food markets.
    You and your friends and family will embark on a four-hour gastronomy tour around the world famous Beyoğlu (Pera) neighborhood.All food, snacks, desserts and drinks (such as rakı and pistachio coffee), and a professional tour…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Food tasting - Samples & Snacks
  • Transport by funicular
  • Tea and coffee
  • Small Group
  • Alcoholic Beverages
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This tour takes you into the heart of the modern sectıon of Istanbul, ‘quirky’ meyhanes and bustling food markets.
You and your friends and family will embark on a four-hour gastronomy tour around the world famous Beyoğlu (Pera) neighborhood. All food, snacks, desserts and drinks (such as rakı and pistachio coffee), and a professional tour passing its…

Location
Nordstern Hotel Galata
Tersane Caddesi
Meet your guide in front (outside) of NORDSTERN HOTEL GALATA which is located next to the Galata Bridge. It is about a 2-minute walk from (T1) Karaköy tram stop. Your guide will wear a tour guide badge and will be easy to spot.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Stephaniesw2023
Nov 13, 2024
Just fantastic! - I'll preface this review by letting readers know: We do food tours in just about every country we visit, always early in the trip, as a way to orient ourselves to its cuisine (for dining the next few days) and also quickly learn about the country's history and current culture. This tour from Tematique was one of our best! First off, the food itself was delicious, from a surprising blend of cultures, and with different (to western palates) tastes but almost always great. And, the company made excellent choices on where to take us and in what order, starting with a lovely quiet restaurant that served a bevy of small plates. A casual joint where one could watch kokoreç being made through the window was a treat. Later, Turkish coffee and of course (especially for the kids) the sweets shop were nice ways to end. (One caveat, we didn't love the outdoor hamburger stand, would suggest replacing that.). Also, walking around the "new" side of Istanbul was exciting -- the lively night life, the people, the sights and smells. Lastly, our guide Erol was just outstanding -- super knowledgeable not just about the food at hand but Istanbul's past and present, accommodating to any of our needs (including some fussy children), with a laid-back and friendly attitude. Thanks Erol!
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F3862vhpatrickm
Oct 24, 2024
Fantastic tour with Gamze - Myself and my wife did this tour and had a fantastic time. We had the amazing Gamze as our guide who was so friendly and full of interesting information about food, drunks, culture, history and everything else about Turkey! The food was amazing and we learned so much, highly recommended. Thank you Gamze!
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Ohiochowhound
Oct 17, 2024
Great tour! - Erol was a wonderful guide. We tried so many different kinds of food and so wonderful neighborhoods and really got an experience that we could not have done on our own. Highly recommend.
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Librascale3
Oct 9, 2024
My food tour in Istanbul! - Erol was amazing and very knowledgeable about the culture and the food. He was friendly and personable. My favorite was the kebap and the mussels. Highly recommended!
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Gisellew7
Sep 30, 2024
Don't miss this tour !! - We had Gamze as our guide and she was wonderful. Toured an area we never would have adventures to. Dined a variety of foods , tastes and met fantastic and friendly restaurant operators. If you're a foodie you don't want to miss this tour. Gamze, thank you so much for your kind, friendly and warm introductions to a wo perfume city! You are the best!!
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Mchammers5
Sep 23, 2024
Well worth your time. - Literally just got back. Brilliant. From start to finish. From meze to coffee to street food stalls, tasty and also very filling.Our guide was Erol, knowledgeable and engaging. A thank you from your Wolverhampton friends
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Y8102mgam
Sep 20, 2024
Be sure to do it! - Top! Whole our guide was great. There is plenty of food, nice conversations and it is provided for every taste. If you don't like something, no problem - there are always alternatives. Highly recommended! Especially at the beginning of a stay!!! Thanks again to Gamze!
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Sonnyj301
Jun 25, 2024
Great Street Food Tour - We recently went on a street food tour in Istanbul, and it was absolutely fantastic. The mix of delicious food and fascinating history made it an unforgettable experience. Throughout the tour, our guide (Tolga) gave us great insights into Istanbul's history including the Ottoman Empire's impact. Overall, this street food tour in Istanbul is a great way to dive into the city's food and history through the back roads. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Istanbul!
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Christine_h
Jun 25, 2024
Eat! - Our guide was amazing. So friendly and informative of life in Turkey and the food eaten. We had an amazing time.
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Rachaelweathers
Jun 10, 2024
Great food tour - We had a great guide, Tolga, that was very nice and taught us about the history and food of turkey. We would have never found these places otherwise. We got to try many different delicious foods that we hadn’t experienced yet.
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