Private Istanbul Food Tour: Enjoy Authentic Turkish Culinary Gems & Discover Historic Treasures

Embark on a private Istanbul food tour to discover authentic Turkish culinary gems and explore the city’s hidden cultural and historical treasures. Indulge in a delightful tasting experience and immerse yourself in local traditions.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Grand Bazaar - You will explore the hidden pearls of the world famous Grand Bazar
  • Rustem Pasha Mosque - See the cozy and undescovered Rustem Pasha mosque
  • Eminonu Square - A historic district where you will explore street food vendors, and local restaurants and discover cultural hidden gems with a help of the professional guide
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What's Included
  • Vegetarian options available
  • Private Tour through hidden cultural gems
  • 10 food tastings
  • Hotel or port pick-up
  • Private experience
  • 1 glass of quality Turkish wine from the native grapes
  • Private professional guide
Additional Information

Commence a personal gastronomic journey in Istanbul to submerge yourself in the local culinary practices and explore genuine foodie delights! This all-encompassing gastronomic journey presents a full array of Turkey’s culinary lineage, from roadside sellers to community eateries, teahouses, and sophisticated dining venues, including a wine sampling…

Location
German Fountain
At Meydanı Caddesi
if your hotel is not in the pickup list please meet your host next to German fountain at the Sultanahmet square.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Donna6055
Sep 21, 2024
Colorful Walking Street Food & History Tour - Ahmet was very conscientious in making our walking tour informative, safe, interesting while providing a great variety of choices in street food samples. We highly recommend him.
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Michael_p
Aug 19, 2024
Terrific - Our tour guide showed us all there is to Turkey. We experienced everything from new foods, Turkish coffee and tea to a spectacular view from a coffee house.
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J3674uzbk
Aug 13, 2024
Personalised wine tasting and spices - Goda from Vines and Pearls was so helpful in creating a personalised tour for me when could not decide which tour I wanted to book for a weekend in Istanbul with my husband. We wanted to see some of the Old City but also experience some wine tastings in our limited time. Goda created the perfect tour for us. Our guide Suzan was knowledgeable about the history of Istanbul and Turkish wines. We enjoyed our wine tastings and learning about Turkish wines and sampling Turkish food. We also visited a beautiful mosque. We ended at the Spice Bazaar where we were able to sample and buy Turkish delights and some spices to take home. Overall, we had a great experience and I highly recommend Vines and Pearls tours.
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M2289rbjessicas
Aug 12, 2024
Fun day exploring and tasting the best food! - We had an amazing day learning and tasting our way around the city! Our guide was super knowledgeable and showed us true hidden gems! We ate lots of amazing food and walked through the most incredible market. Highly recommend!
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Paul_d
Jul 30, 2024
This tour exceeded our expectations - The tour was really fun, you will be eating local foods from small vendors and restaurants. I tried things I do not like and they were surprisingly so different tasting than I would get at home but the exact same items. Sinan knows his history and we had a great time learning about many interesting events that have taken place in Turkey. It is a walking and snacking tour that ends with a nice wine and treat!
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Gerald_s
Jul 28, 2024
Great day in Istanbul - Excellent tour. Guide was very informative and personable. Tour was a great combination of history culture and food. Strongly recommend.
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Mila_d
Jun 9, 2024
Very Best Tour in Istanbul! - Sinan was incredible! He showed me the lesser known, less crowded, more unique, and very interesting sites. He was professional, very knowledgeable, and provided insight I hadn't gathered previously. He was also an incredible somalier! I would highly recommend the tour, and requesting Sinan! Thank you again!
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Annasherchand
May 29, 2024
Awesome Fun Tasty Private Food Tour - Have you ever tried CHICKEN ICECREAM?! 😳😅 I've always believed that food is a gateway to understanding a new country, so while in Istanbul I decided to embark on a culinary adventure. I got introduced to @vinesandpearls and I was immediately impressed when I heard the founder's story. She had moved to Istanbul with her remote work many moons ago and later decided to do something that she is truly passionate about ✨️ Despite all the challenges that come with running a business as an expat and general life problems living overseas, she has been successfully running this amazing company! If this is not inspiring, idk what is. I absolutely love this for her, and I thought what an amazing opportunity to support each other 🙌 I joined a private food tour with Vines and Pearls called the "Hidden Pearls Private Istanbul Food Tour." This tour promised to take me off the beaten path to discover hidden gems of Istanbul's culinary, historical and architectural scene, and it did not disappoint. As we wandered through the old city, my guide led me to discover hidden pearls tucked away in the bustling streets. She not only introduced me to the flavours of Istanbul but also gave me an appreciation for the Turkish street food culture. I had the opportunity to visit local eateries, bakeries, and restaurants, where I sampled a variety of traditional Turkish dishes. From chicken ice cream to savoury kebab, each bite was a new experience, revealing the unique flavours of Turkish cuisine. We also explored the hidden corners of the Grand Bazaar, where we found hidden gems of Turkish food and antique shops. The tour ended on a high note as we enjoyed a glass of delicious local wine on a rooftop overlooking the main monuments of the city. It was the perfect way to end tour of culinary exploration, reflecting on the flavours and experiences of Istanbul 🇹🇷 One of the most memorable parts of the tour? Read it on the blog 😊 Is Turkey safe for solo female travellers + solo travel to Turkey out on the blog.
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Curious56184
May 16, 2024
Great personal guide - Goda is an amazing guide. We visited Istanbul for the first time. So she showed us the most famous places. Later we went to other interesting places, where you can experience Istambul as a mix of cultures and find another side of this town. Absolutely great!
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Amina_b
May 16, 2024
A great discovery - Senem our guide was great. Friendly and available. We've visited interesting area at Istanbul and discovered turkish specialities that we didn't know. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to live this experience.
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