“Taste Istanbul: Street Food Tour You Can’t Miss”

5.0
(4 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey

5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 2 more

Dive into the vibrant flavors of Istanbul on this guided street food tour!

Explore bustling markets, charming neighborhoods, and hidden alleys while sampling authentic local delicacies. From savory bites to sweet treats, your guide will introduce you to Istanbul’s culinary traditions, share stories behind each dish, and show you the best places where locals eat.

This is the perfect way to experience the city like a true Istanbulite.

What's Included

Professional guide
Hotel pickup
Coffee and/or Tea
Food tasting
Gratuities/TIP (optional)
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Hotel drop-off
Public transportation fees (IstanbulCard is only for personal use)
Anything else that is not specifically mentioned in the included section

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Travel Inn Turkey

Begin your tour from our office in Sultanahmet, a conveniently located spot near major attractions. Alternatively, we can arrange to meet you at a central location in Istanbul. Exact details will be confirmed after booking.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Travel Inn Turkey

    Enjoy the Street-food, people, and culture of Turkey. (If we make some changes in the tour content “boat tour” can be done) A delicious gourmet walking tour in Istanbul with many delicacies you may not discover on your own! Vegetarian diets are not challenging options for us – it’s easy being green and tasting exciting Turkish vegetarian delicacies during this tour.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Sultanahmet District

    Starting with Simit and Turkish tea. Simit is a freshly baked, molasses-dipped, and sesame-crusted dough.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Gulhane Park

    By tram to Gülhane Park, discovering Gülhane Park by walk and continuing to the historical Post Office in Sirkeci.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Sirkeci Station

    Eating Raw Meatbals: Çiğ Köfte. It is traditionally and usually served as an appetizer or meze. Enjoying the Pomegranate Juice, which gives you energy for the rest of the day.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

    We start by tasting unique spices in the Spice Market; then walk to Eminönü for Balık – ekmek: Fish and Bread, which is served on a traditional Turkish boat.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Eminonu Square

    alık – ekmek: Fish and Bread, which is served on a traditional Turkish boat.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • Galata Koprusu (Pass by)

    Passing the historical Galata Bridge by walk and taking the second oldest Metro to Taksim.

    Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Galata Tower

    Tasting the traditional Turkish coffee next to Galata Tower. It’sroasted and ground coffee is boiled with sugar, and then served with the grounds which are allowed to settle at the bottom of your cup. This method allows the preservation of the full flavor.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Istiklal Caddesi

    Turkish coffee is a communal drink. After coffee walking to the famous Istiklal Street and eating Stuffed Mussels: Midye served with lemon. The vendor will crack one open for you. Squeeze on a bit of lemon and use the shell to scoop out all the street gourmet goodness.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 9
    Cicek Pasaji

    After that we will enjoy the delicious Fried Mussels: Midye Tava spooned on a thick smear of tarator, made with dried bread crumbs, walnuts, lemon juice, salt, pepper, herbs, and tahini. It’s served skewered onto a shish. The same unlicensed street mussels of unknown provenance, coated in flour (and sometimes egg yolk and beer), then deep-fried in a vat of sizzling oil; these are another very popular snack available at any time of day.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Travel Inn Turkey

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Tags

Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Walking Tours
Street Food Tours
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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