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: 1 day learn more
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 hand-picked each one of the tastings based on their love for food, and knowledge of the city. Enjoy only the most authentic bites the city has to offer!

  • Avrupa Pasaji - Also known as Passage d’Europe, this a historical shopping arcade considered one of the oldest passages in Istanbul. You will try most traditional bites just around the corner of this passage.
    A food tour in Istanbul would not be complete without the most typical and beloved dishes in town. Enjoy a bite of the ultimate classics, Turkish delight and dürüm and taste them in their true local flavor!

  • Aga Hamami - The oldest Turkish bath in Istanbul built especially for the Sultan and his sons. visit it from outside and hear stories from a local in between your food stops.
    This tour is more than just food, it’s a cultural experience! In between food stops, discover city highlights for a well-rounded experience that will satisfy your appetite for Istanbul. From food, drinks, must-sees and local hot spots; this tour has everything on the menu!

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 cuisine, hand-selected by an enthusiastic local guide with a penchant for food like Durum and Turkish Delight. But that’s not all! This tour is more than just a sensory feast; it offers a cultural immersion! Amid food destinations, you’ll also encounter city landmarks thus making this experience a harmonious blend that will fulfill every culinary enthusiast.

The 10 Tastings Private Food Tour™ by Withlocals is a flagship tour available in significant cities around the globe. We collaborate with devoted local guides who receive a fair compensation. We boost local economies by promoting exclusively local produce and restrict over-tourism by accommodating only small, non-invasive groups. Our tours promote carbon neutrality and veer off from conventional tourist trails.

  • PRIVATE TOUR: only you & your local guide
  • Includes city highlights in between food stops
  • Alternatives offered for those with dietary restrictions
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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Cheguevaraaus
Aug 29, 2024
Outstanding experience - Emre was an incredible guide. He was very friendly, energetic, engaging and informative. He went above and beyond to provide us with a great experience, as well as providing us with many recommendations and tips for the rest of our time in Istanbul and the rest of Turkey. We are so grateful for Emre’s generosity and insight!
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Faisaf2022
Aug 21, 2024
Must food guide in Istanbul - This is our second time in Istanbul and we were so happy we decided to get a food tour. Emre was the perfect guide! He has so much knowledge about Istanbul. He took us to over 10 different spots that he and his wife personally favorite. We definitely recommend him.
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581p_terd
Aug 18, 2024
Best time in Istanbul - Had an absolutely fantastic time with Emre, he took us to the best possible gems we otherwise would never be able to discover. Amazing food experiences with great variety, unique insights into the rich culture & history of the city, the cuisine and Turkey. Had great personal talks and a very friendly atmosphere which my wife and I enjoyed very much. We hope to come back soon and will 100% recommend to everyone visiting Istanbul. Thank you again, Emre!
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Mandyd190
Aug 17, 2024
Lots of local food, go with the flow tour, best with a local. - Lorena was prompt to answer any question beforehand, gave detailed instructions, was on time, and was very flexible with the tour. We ended up catching a ferry to he Asian side after finding out that this is where we really wanted to go! She changed her plan and we all went wih the flow. Food was great, different and the vendors were fun and intereactive. We had lots of fun, ate heaps and saw another side of the water. Thanks so much Lorena. We would recommend her to you all. Cheers. Mandy and Cherie, Aussies on tour.
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John_b
Aug 15, 2024
5 Star….tan tuni was special - Excellent tour some really good food stops, our guide Tolga was informative and gave us a great orientation of the area. We had foods we would have never experienced. Would highly recommend.
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Bhavish_t
Aug 7, 2024
Totally amazing - This guide is beyond ! He is amazing, knowledgeable, kind, nice and most of all, an expert. He took us everywhere and every dish was amazing. Loved it. GO GO GO is all I can say.
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A2936pydaves
Jul 22, 2024
A great tour - A great tour with Ugur and we found his communication to be excellent. It was great to be able to try new things and we even went back to a couple of places post tour for seconds. Whilst expensive for me in Australian dollars, I would recommend this tour.
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David_s
Jul 22, 2024
Great tour - A great tour with Ugur and we found his communication to be excellent. It was great to be able to try new things and we even went back to a couple of places post tour for seconds. Whilst expensive, I would recommend this tour.
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Mark
Jul 21, 2024
Istanbul food tour with Lorena - This is one of the best food tours with an incredible guide. Lorena is so friendly and informative. We would definitely do this tour again
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V4747tbchristineg
Jul 20, 2024
Great culinary and cultural experience - One of the first things we did in our visit to Istanbul was the food tour with Ahmet. It was a great introduction to both the food and the city. We tried a large number of different dishes and while we walked around Ahmet also talked to us about the culture, history and architecture of the city which was a great added bonus. It was also nice that the cost of all the food was included in the upfront price we paid. The other advantage of a food tour with a local is that he gave us lots of tips of other things to see and do in Istanbul during our stay.
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