Istanbul Food Tour: 10 Tastings with Local Guide

Indulge in a private food tour of Istanbul and delight in 10 mouthwatering tastings selected by locals. Explore the city’s culinary scene, savor traditional dishes, and experience the vibrant culture. A must for foodies!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cicek Pasaji - A historic passageway originally called the Cité de Péra, is a famous historic passage on İstiklal Avenue in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul featuring ornate architecture, shops and cafes. Start your food journey of Istanbul learning more about Cicek Pasaji.
    This tour includes 10 food and drink tastings. Your local host has…
What's Included
  • 10 Food & Drinks Tastings
  • PRIVATE multilingual local foodie guide
  • Vegetarian alternatives - please message your host to advise of any dietary requirements
  • Sustainable carbon neutral experience (B-Corp)
  • PRIVATE tour - only you and your local
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance tickets to the attractions - we will visit them from the outside
Additional Information

Embark on an exclusive gastronomic adventure through Istanbul’s vibrant food culture with a private food tour. Embark on a delectable exploration as you sample 10 of the local favorites, encompassing savory, sweet, and native beverages; this expedition guarantees to gratify all culinary explorers!
Indulge in tastings that reflect the essence of local…

Location
Espressolab Cihangir
Sıraselviler Caddesi
in front of the Espresso Lab Cihangir
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Prash
Nov 6, 2024
Excellent! - We were so glad we booked Lorena. She was flexible with timing and was accommodating of our 7 month old baby. We got to try authentic foods we would never had otherwise eaten. We also got to experience many landmarks like Çiçek Pasajı, St Antoine Church and Tünel train. Would definitely recommend booking with her.
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M6410ljanns
Oct 30, 2024
Wonderful Tour with Excellent Guide! - I have had the good fortune of travel but never took a foodie tour before. What a wonderful experience! Emre showed us Istanbul one dish at a time. He grew up in Istanbul so he not only helped us experience the culinary jewels of this beautiful city, he shared the social history of the neighborhoods we were visiting. Emre’s knowledge and bright personality made the entire experience incredibly fun! He made a foreign city feel welcoming and introduced us to the favorite sights and customs of the local residents. It’s a daunting task trying to pick a tour guide. You’re committing to spend your vacation time with a stranger! Emre erases that apprehension instantly and will give you a delightful experience in Istanbul that will forever be a favorite part of your vacation. Highly recommended!!
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Simonandtinaw
Oct 29, 2024
Everything you need to eat and know - Spent late afternoon, early evening with Ugur trawling the local and not so local areas of central Istanbul. Tasted traditional (kebab, pizza, shawarma) and local variations. More food than I could deal with (hah!) but mixed with local history and good conversation, this was an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in local flavours. Finished in the spice market which is alive with products and characters. Not to be missed. Thanks so much Ugur, (from the Kiwis who can't use a ticket machine :)
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Askjeevesfirst
Oct 26, 2024
A truly local trendy town, great mezze - Ceren was a wonderful friendly guide who accommodated our chaotic arrival, knew great spots and showed us an evening of a true local. Walking through the markets of Kadıköy and having fresh mezze and lahmacun was a very tasty experience. Many of our edible gifts for family came from this tour. We ended up returning to the toured region every night for dinner and she really shaped our experience of Istanbul. We feel we left with a new friend :).
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Anant_d
Oct 24, 2024
Great introduction to Turkish food - Muhammed was a great guide who gave us an overview of Turkish cuisine, explaining everything we ate!
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Steve_s
Oct 23, 2024
All good. - Kamal brought us to unique places. It was excellent All good. Pickles and mussels were great. Would definitely recommend
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Richkennedy
Oct 20, 2024
Excellent Tour - Gulce approached the tour in a very approachable manner. My wife and I enjoyed her company very much. Make sure to bring your appetite!
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Ro626
Oct 18, 2024
Tasty and informative food tour - Every one of the ten bites was a special treat and and informative story of turkish food and history. Emre was very inciteful about the food and city. I would highly recommend this tour to others.
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Karstenhou
Oct 16, 2024
Super tour - We had the pleasure of being on a food tour with Emre. It was a great start to our first trip to Istanbul. We recommend him 100%. We used many of his recommendations over the next few days. Thanks for the trip. VH Karsten
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Smgbrady
Oct 19, 2024
Do this tour early in your trip - Muhammed was a great tour guide with lots of history and knowledge about the best places for an array of local Turkish favorites. It also gives you a good idea of the cost of food in Istanbul AWAY from Sultanahmet. He was very helpful with lots of other tips too. Come hungry and enjoy!
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From $64
up to 8 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).