Turkish Food Night and Rooftop Experience: Dive into the local culture and cuisine of Istanbul
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74 Ratings
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Immerse yourself in the local culture and cuisine of Istanbul with a Turkish Food Night and Rooftop Experience. Enjoy stunning views, try over 10 different Turkish dishes, and make new friends!
Duration: 3 hours, 10 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sirkeci - We will meet at 6:30 PMin old city of Istanbul, in front of Sirkeci Tram Station/Orient Express

We will show you some hidden spots in old Istanbul and try some street foods.

Our private car will pick up us, we will get away from the touristic spot to an amazing rooftop.

We will drink some tea, coffee and other Turkish beverage.

  • Süleymaniye - Enjoy the beautiful Istanbul view at a rooftop and drink some tea, coffee and salep.

After having our drink, we will have our private transfer and we will go to a restaurant which is almost 130 years old!

  • Kadinlar Pazari - We will go to a restaurant which is almost 130 years old!

You will have a chance to eat Turkish kebabs with vegetarian tapas. This is a restaurant for mainly locals. Dinner will be followed by dessert and we will do the closing with Turkish coffee :) You will have a chance to try more than 10 different Turkish food including soup, starter mezes, kebabs, deserts and soft drinks.

This is a tour to hang out with locals, experience the local part of Istanbul and last but not least meet with a group of fun people!

We will also drop you to a close area to your hotel by our private transfer.

Notes:

  • Vegetarian or gluten free option is available, please send us a message after reservation. (10 types of Turkish style vegeterian mezes)

  • Taksim Square - Our car will drop you of close to your hotel.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Tea and coffee
  • Dinner
What's Not Included
  • THIS IS AN ALL INCLUDED TOUR. YOU WILL NOT PAY ANY EXTRAS.
Additional Information

My colleagues Kübra and Hasan and I have organized this tour! We’ll rendezvous at Sirkeci at 19.00, from where I’ll lead you to some of Istanbul’s less known locales. We’ll refresh ourselves with tea or coffee on a charming rooftop, boasting spectacular views of Istanbul!!!

Following our beverage break, private transportation will whisk us away from the tourist hotspot to a restaurant brimming with history, having stood for almost 130 years!

Here, you’ll have the opportunity to indulge in Turkish kebabs complemented by vegetarian tapas. This establishment primarily caters to the local populace. Our meal will be rounded off with dessert and concluded with a cup of Turkish coffee :) Prepare your palate for the exploration of more than 10 Turkish dishes, spanning soup, appetizer mezes, kebabs, desserts, and non-alcoholic beverages.

Consider this tour an invitation to mingle with locals, uncover the less touristy parts of Istanbul, and most importantly, have a blast with a lively group of people!

Location
Istanbul Railway Museum
It is in front of Sirkeci Tram Station, we will contact you for exact location.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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300priscillar
Jun 22, 2024
First Time in Turkey - Ungan and Berna were excellent hosts during the food tour. Not only that, they also shared with us the history and stories of historical sights in passing. They went above and beyond with sharing the culture of Turkey. On my next trip Turkey, I hope to get another tour from them! I definitely would recommend anyone taking a food tour, especially with these two, on their first trip to Turkey! They were very vibrant, passionate, and intelligent tour guides! My boyfriend and I had an amazing time!
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Benjamin_m
Jun 22, 2024
Awesome food, great company! - We had a wonderful time with Berna and Ungan. The food was amazing of course, but their knowledge of the city, their personal experiences, and banter along the way was awesome. 10/10 I would do this again with them and recommend for anyone!
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Maria_b
Jun 22, 2024
A great night out! - Our guides Kubi and Yeynep were both enthusiastic and great hosts. The rooftop coffee bar had the best views over the city. There was even a Whirling Desvish show. Then onto our dinner at an amazing 132 year old restaurant. The food was delicious with different kebabs, salads and dessert. Our guides were full of information about Istanbul and its food. They even messaged everyone the next day with restaurants suggestions. A great night out!
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S4223xxnicolaj
Jun 21, 2024
Best guides ever, fantastic experience - This was my favourite tour of my trip because Berna and Ungan were lovely, friendly and fun and it was a great group of people. The places they took us to were exceptional especially the rooftop bar and the restaurant. I told random strangers about it that I met on the ferry because I felt everyone needed to do this tour. 😊 They also provided tips on other places we could go to and probably the first tour guides that I’d come across that didn’t recommend places that wanted to rip us off. Berna and Ungan are gold and a definite asset to the tour provider
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415basilk
Jun 19, 2024
Exceptional Turkish delight - Well , well , well . What a marvellous experience . From the moment we met Salan and Zeinap at the rendezvous point to dropping us off near the Blue Mosque ( after the meal )we would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Istanbul . If you are a foody it's essential . They were entertaining , charming , kind and most of all I think I have grasped what it's like to eat proper Turkish food like the locals Our transport was great , the rooftop bar was fabulous & everything was very close by so we didn't spend too much travelling . I can't remember eating so much delicious food as the Surt Buryan . I would go back there tomorrow. Absolutely stunning food and great service . My wife and I have travelled all over the world and this was one of the best food tours we have been on . Loved every minute . Thank you guys xxx
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Kim_m
Jun 19, 2024
Wonderful introduction to Istanbul and Turkish food! Great way to start your Istanbul experience! - What a great introduction to Turkish food and Istanbul! Sule was the most perfect host and so helpful with information and suggestions! Each of the places we visited were terrific, and loved the little local places that I wouldnt have tried on my own. The rooftop coffee place and final dinner restaurant were all so lovely, and liked the small group experience. I would recommend this to anyone!
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Paulien_r
Jun 17, 2024
Great for vegetarians - Great tour with Sula! She is an honest and dreaming woman who lived her whole life in Istanbul and is a great entertaining guide. I loved the rooftop terrace the most. Very suitable for vegetarians, in the restaurant I got my own plate with vegetarian specialties. Would recommend for sure!
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Redlandrob
Jun 17, 2024
Really enjoyable evening - Excellent evening! Sule was a great host: warm, entertaining and knowledgeable. The food was wonderful - and you don’t need to be a ‘foody’ to really enjoy the evening sampling street food, Turkish sweets, a rooftop bar and locals’ restaurant. Highly recommended!
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Q8040hmjessp
Jun 16, 2024
Authentic and reasonably priced! - A perfect start to our time in Istanbul with a taste of authentic and local food experience. Sule was a knowledgeable and warm host who shared valuable insight. She was extremely helpful with answering our questions and gave us lots of recommendations. Would recommend!
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Marilyn_b
Jun 16, 2024
Amazing Experience - This was a great experience! This is my 3rd time in Istanbul and we went to places I’ve never heard of and the food was amazing! Sule was an amazing guide and very knowledgeable.
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