Share this tour
Offered languages
- English
Spend an evening eating your way from Taksim through the backstreets of Beyoğlu to Karaköy, stopping for more than 10 tastings along the way. Try Istanbul favourites including tantuni, Turkish delight, stuffed mussels, kokoreç, kebap dürüm, fish dürüm and freshly made baklava.
Along the route, discover İstiklal Avenue, historic Hacı Bekir, Çiçek Pasajı, lively Nevizade and the old meyhane quarter of Asmalımescit before finishing in Karaköy. Come hungry: the tastings add up to a full dinner. With a maximum of 10 guests, you’ll experience Istanbul’s evening food scene with plenty of time for stories, questions and local insight from your guide.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide at Hafiz Mustafa Cafe, directly opposite Taksim Square. IMPORTANT: There are several Hafiz Mustafa branches in Istanbul. In Google Maps, search “Taksim Square.” By taxi, ask the driver for Taksim Square.
The tour ends near Şişhane Metro Station and the historic Tünel funicular. Galata Tower is about a 10-minute walk away, and Galata Bridge about 20 minutes on foot.
Itinerary
-
1Taksim Square
Meet your guide at Taksim Square and begin your evening food adventure through Istanbul’s European side. From here, head towards İstiklal Avenue and the lively streets of Beyoğlu.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Istiklal Caddesi
Walk along Istanbul’s famous pedestrian avenue and start the night with tantuni, a hot Turkish wrap filled with finely chopped meat, tomatoes, herbs and spices. Then leave the main avenue behind for Beyoğlu’s food-filled backstreets.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Haci Bekir
Stop at historic Hacı Bekir, which has been making lokum since 1777. Taste freshly cut Turkish delight in flavours such as rose and pistachio while discovering the story behind one of Istanbul’s best-known traditional sweets.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Cicek Pasaji
Explore historic Çiçek Pasajı and the neighbouring Fish Market, one of Beyoğlu’s most atmospheric food areas. See the market stalls and eateries that have long been part of Istanbul’s evening food culture.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Continue into lively Nevizade, where restaurant tables spill into the narrow streets at night. Taste local favourites such as midye dolma, fried mussels and kokoreç, surrounded by the neighbourhood’s unmistakable evening atmosphere.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Beyoglu
Walk through Asmalımescit, Beyoğlu’s historic meyhane quarter, and stop for kebap dürüm — freshly grilled kebab wrapped in thin lavash bread. Experience another side of Istanbul’s after-dark dining culture.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Karakoy
Continue downhill towards Karaköy, one of Istanbul’s oldest neighbourhoods. Taste fish dürüm, grilled fish wrapped with fresh greens and lemon, as you explore the streets beneath Galata.
35 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Karakoy Rihtim
Finish the evening with freshly made baklava at Karaköy Güllüoğlu. From here, the tour ends near Şişhane Metro Station and the historic Tünel funicular, with Galata Tower a short walk away.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Maximum group size is 10
- Tour runs rain or shine
- This tour is not suitable for vegetarian or vegan travelers.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Maximum group size is 10
- Tour runs rain or shine
- This tour is not suitable for vegetarian or vegan travelers.
- Not recommended for travelers with severe nut or dairy allergies.
- Please advise us of any dietary requirements or food allergies at the time of booking.
Tags
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Your guide to the flawless travel experience
Popular Countries
Get our app
