15 Best Food & Drink Tours In Istanbul

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Turkish Food Night and Rooftop Experience Istanbul

/ June 4, 2026

1.Turkish Food Night and Rooftop Experience Istanbul

A small-group Istanbul food night with local street bites, rooftop tea views, and dinner at a 140-year-old family restaurant for $77.

Istanbul: Guided Food Tour with Ferry Ride and Tastings

/ June 4, 2026

2.Istanbul: Guided Food Tour with Ferry Ride and Tastings

Taste Istanbul from Kadıköy to Karaköy on a guided food crawl with ferry ride, 20 tastings, and Turkish tea, coffee, kebap, and dessert.

★ 4.9

“Its a must, best food, takes you everywhere in istanbul and tour guide Binnar is the best guide”

600 reviewsFrom $131by My Local Guide Istanbul

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Istanbul: Turkish Food Night and Rooftop Experience

/ June 4, 2026

3.Istanbul: Turkish Food Night and Rooftop Experience

Taste Istanbul street food, sip tea from a rooftop, and end with a multi-dish dinner and künefe in Fatih.

★ 5.0

“Thank u so much for the great evening Sule! You made us feel special and showed us all the hidden food champs. I’ll definitely recommend u to my friends when they visit Istanbul. :)”

569 reviews3 hoursFrom $69by TCS Tours

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Istanbul: Guided Food and Culture Tour

/ June 4, 2026

4.Istanbul: Guided Food and Culture Tour

4-hour Istanbul food tour with Bosphorus ferry, Kadıköy markets, Kurdish dishes, tulip tea glasses, and a sweet finish.

★ 4.9

“Fantastic tour with a good variety of local eats, away from the tourist hustle and bustle. Our tour guide, Burak, gave us an unforgettable experience of local culture and was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the city’s history!”

528 reviews4 hoursFrom $136by My Local Guide Istanbul

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The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Istanbul: The 10 Tastings

/ June 4, 2026

5.The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Istanbul: The 10 Tastings

A private Istanbul food tour with 10 tastings in Beyoğlu, walk historic passages like Cicek Pasaji and Avrupa Pasaji, plus Turkish bath stories.

★ 5.0

“Our tour guide was warm, friendly and very knowledgeable; everyone in my group had a great time. Our host Sözüm was also flexible and willing to accommodate our preferences (e.g., vegetarian)”

462 reviewsFrom $192.32by Withlocals

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Istanbul Food Tour – History and Culture of Turkish Culinary

/ June 4, 2026

6.Istanbul Food Tour – History and Culture of Turkish Culinary

A small-group Beyoğlu food tour linking the Golden Horn to Taksim, with tastings, sweets, coffee, and great local stories.

★ 5.0

“We had such a fantastic experience on our food tour in Istanbul! Kim was an amazing guide — warm, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about her city. It honestly felt like spending the day with a friend who couldn’t wait to show us all her favorite local spots. She not only shared great stories and insights,…”

265 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $127.03by Local Tour Guide Istanbul

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Istanbul Kadikoy Food Tour with 12+ Local Delicacies Tastings

/ June 4, 2026

7.Istanbul Kadikoy Food Tour with 12+ Local Delicacies Tastings

A 3–3.5 hour small-group food walk through Istanbul’s Kadıköy with 12+ tastings, Turkish breakfast, pide, coffee, lahmacun, and more.

★ 5.0

“Eat a light breakfast as the six stops of food and drink will fill you up quickly. Depending on other participants, and your tour host it may take 3 1/2 hours plus so plan your next activity with some buffer time. Our tour guide Jeremy was very pleasant, and spoke a perfect English.”

247 reviews3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $100.42by Secret Food Tours

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Istanbul Traditional Food Tour with Dinner on Off-Touristy-Path

/ June 4, 2026

8.Istanbul Traditional Food Tour with Dinner on Off-Touristy-Path

Taste Istanbul across Europe and Asia with a small-group food walk, Bosphorus ferry views, and a full dinner plus dessert.

★ 5.0

“It was good to see an area you wouldn’t normally explore. The guide was knowledgeable and kept the group together. The food was interesting and not something we would have tasted without our guide being there.”

230 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $139.13by My Local Guide lstanbul

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Private and guided Istanbul food tour – Taste of Istanbul

/ June 4, 2026

9.Private and guided Istanbul food tour – Taste of Istanbul

Private guided Istanbul food tour across Europe and Asia with Turkish breakfast, coffee, baklava, kebabs, mussels, and a ferry crossing.

★ 5.0

“My family and I have been very blessed to have had the opportunity to travel extensively around the globe, and during these trips, we often hire local tour guides to aid in our adventures. On a recent trip to Istanbul, we had the good fortune to be assigned Derya for a private guided walking tour…”

205 reviews5 to 6 hours (approx.)From $270.00by Private Istanbul Walking Tours

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Istanbul Guided Street Food Tour Around European and Asian Sides

/ June 4, 2026

10.Istanbul Guided Street Food Tour Around European and Asian Sides

Small-group Istanbul street-food tour across Europe and Asia with breakfast, lunch, ferry views, charcoal coffee, and kunefe.

★ 5.0

“I have done many food tours before but this one certainly offers most numbers of dishes which all are excellent.”

200 reviews5 to 6 hours (approx.)From $139.13by My Local Guide lstanbul

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Local Food, History and Hidden Places Walking Tour in Istanbul

/ June 8, 2026

11.Local Food, History and Hidden Places Walking Tour in Istanbul

A 4.5-hour Istanbul food-history walk with a small English guide, Spice Market breakfasts, pide, döner, bazaar kebabs, and baklava.

★ 4.5

“Arrived at the meeting point and guide did not turn up. Rang to find out what was happening. Only to be told the tour had been cancelled.”

81 reviews4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $80.00by Taste of Istanbul Food Tours

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Istanbul Kadikoy Private Food Tour with 12+ Local Tastings

/ June 8, 2026

12.Istanbul Kadikoy Private Food Tour with 12+ Local Tastings

Taste 12+ Turkish favorites on a 3-hour Kadıköy walk with breakfast, handmade pide, lahmacun, wine, Turkish coffee, tea, and sweets.

★ 5.0

“Melis provided a fun and informative tour. The food stops were excellent. Her extensive knowledge of the area, the city of Istanbul and Turkish customs in general added a much appreciated layer to our experience. Thank you.”

79 reviews3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $356.00by Secret Food Tours

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PRIVATE Istanbul Food Tour – 10 Tastings including Raki & Padi

/ June 9, 2026

13.PRIVATE Istanbul Food Tour – 10 Tastings including Raki & Padi

Private Kadıköy food tour with 10 tastings, raki & padi, plus city highlights in about 3 hours with a local guide.

★ 5.0

“Emre was amazing! This was more than just a food tour - he shared lots of historical information and fun facts about the areas we were exploring in between restaurants so it was almost like a food tour mixed with a walking city tour. Exceeded all expectations, and if I had one tip for people…”

75 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $153.26by Withlocals

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Taste Of Old City Street Food Tour with Local Guide

/ June 11, 2026

14.Taste Of Old City Street Food Tour with Local Guide

Evening street food walk in Istanbul’s Fatih: lahmacun, kebap, çiğ köfte, künefe, and tea with a local guide near the Golden Horn.

★ 5.0

“We had a very familial experience with our guide. It felt as if we were with an additional family member. He showed us all the great local spots which was amazing. This is an ALL walking tour, so be prepared! Ali was literally part of our family after the tour.”

64 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $96.55by magic doors of istanbul

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Taste of İstanbul Food Tour on Two Continents: in Europe & Asia

/ June 12, 2026

15.Taste of İstanbul Food Tour on Two Continents: in Europe & Asia

Eat your way across Istanbul on a 5-hour walk with a Bosphorus ferry, trying börek, lahmacun, mussels, ciğ köfte, and dessert.

★ 5.0

“This was such an awesome experience. Ali's knowledge of the city as well as the food scene was sensational. I was so grateful that he still showed even though I was the only one there. We visited so many great places that only a local would know. Every food stop (I think it was 9!)…”

59 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $102.58by magic doors of istanbul

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