Private and Guided Istanbul Food Tour: Taste of Istanbul

5.0
(208 reviews)
Istanbul, Turkey

5 to 6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Unlike many standard food tours that include limited tastings or extra spending along the way, this 5-6-hour private experience is a fully all-inclusive culinary journey.

100% All-Inclusive: All generous food tastings and non-alcoholic beverages are covered from start to finish.

Eat Like a Local: Explore the authentic neighborhoods of Karakoy and Kadikoy across two continents and discover where locals genuinely enjoy eating.

No Hidden Shopping Stops: Your time is dedicated entirely to food, culture, and enjoying the city.

A Personal Pace: This is not a rushed group walk, but a relaxed private culinary experience with a more personal pace.

Dietary Note: We are happy to adapt tastings for vegetarians and certain food allergies whenever possible.

Beverage Note: All non-alcoholic beverages are included. Alcoholic beverages are not included, but may be purchased separately at selected stops.

What's Included

The breakfast includes a variety of seasonal delicacies such as Turkish menemen, sucuklu omelet, olives, cheese, kaymak, and honey.
Non acholic beverages
Professional guide
Ferry ticket
All food tastings
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Murat Muhallebicisi

Your tour guide will meet you inside the Karakoy Murat Muhallebicisi restaurant near the Karakoy T1 tram station.

End point
Karaköy - Eminönü vapur iskelesi

The tour will end at the Kadikoy ferry station on the Asian side.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Karakoy

    You will meet your guide at your preferred time, and our tour starts from Karakoy with a traditional Turkish breakfast, which includes tea, olives, cheeses, menemen. sucuklu omelet, kaymak, and honey.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Afterward, we’ll explore Tophane, indulge in a delightful cup of tea or coffee at a chic, trendy coffee house that elevates your experience, and sample some of the freshest baklava in Istanbul.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Bosphorus

    Later, we’ll take a ferry from the European side to the Asian side to Kadikoy, which was formerly known as Kalkedon.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4
    KadIkoy CarsIsI

    In Kadikoy, you can enjoy authentic Turkish home-cooked dishes or delicious kebabs. After that, we will continue to the fish market, where you can try stuffed or fried mussels and kokorec.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Kadikoy Iskelesi

    After enjoying these delicious treats, we will conclude the tour at the Kadikoy ferry station, making it easy for you to take a ferry back to your hotel. Additionally, there will be some delightful secret dishes to try. Please note that the itinerary may change based on the availability of locations and weather conditions.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Private Istanbul Walking Tours
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Tags

Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Walking Tours
Culinary Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Water Tours
Shore Excursions
Food & Drink
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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