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15 Best Istanbul Food Tours

Worth your time in Istanbul.

The 15 istanbul food tours travellers book most in Istanbul, from the headline sights to the quieter finds. What each one costs, how long it runs, and whether it earns a slot on a short trip.

15 Best Istanbul Food Tours

Istanbul: European and Asian Side Guided Foodie Walking Tour - Spice Bazaar morning: breakfast, then tastings that actually teach you
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Istanbul: European and Asian Side Guided Foodie Walking Tour

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1.Istanbul: European and Asian Side Guided Foodie Walking Tour

Taste Istanbul from both sides of the Bosphorus with 8-9 tastings, Spice Bazaar breakfast, Kadıköy market bites, ferry ride, and Moda dondurma.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“Brilliant tour. The guide, Salem, I hope I spelt that right, was exceptional. Very knowledgeable, aproachable and kind. the tour feels expensive but in reality it was very reasonably priced for the amount you get. Every stop was brilliant, the gaps in between were fascinating as well. Very glad we booked this for our first…”

1,038 reviews5.5 hoursFrom $135by Yummy Istanbul

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Istanbul: Guided Food Tour with Ferry Ride and Tastings - Meeting at İtimat Fabrika: Start Smart at the Egyptian/Spice Bazaar Gate
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Istanbul: Guided Food Tour with Ferry Ride and Tastings

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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

“This a great tour that I highly recommend especially to those who haven’t been to Istanbul. Our tour guide, Salim, was very accommodating and knowledgeable not only about the different food with sampled but also about the history and information about Turkey. He was able to weave this into the stories and description that he…”

600 reviewsFrom $131by My Local Guide Istanbul

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Istanbul: Guided Food and Culture Tour - Kadıköy Çarşı: where the real food energy lives
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Istanbul: Guided Food and Culture Tour

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3.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

“The best part of our tour was our guide, Burak. The evening was more than just a sampling of Turkish dishes. Burak shared his knowledge of Istanbul, Turkish history, and the customs of dining with family and friends in such an interesting way that we were thoroughly entertained and pleased with how much we learned.…”

528 reviews4 hoursFrom $136by My Local Guide Istanbul

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Two Markets, Two Continents with Culinary Backstreets - Start Smart at Karaköy Fish House and Arap Cami
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Two Markets, Two Continents with Culinary Backstreets

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4.Two Markets, Two Continents with Culinary Backstreets

Small-group Istanbul food tour linking Karaköy and Kadıköy, with a Bosphorus boat ride, 2 meals, snacks, and hot drinks.

★ 5.0

“Our tour with Ugur was fantastic - he is warm and friendly, knowledgeable and informative, patient and helpful. He showed us places we never could have found ourselves. We loved the insights into the culinary history and traditions of Istanbul, and the everyday lives of those who live there. A great selection and variety of…”

479 reviews6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $145.00by Culinary Backstreets Walks

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The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Istanbul: The 10 Tastings - The tastings: what 10 bites usually means in real life
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The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Istanbul: The 10 Tastings

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Istanbul Food Tour - History and Culture of Turkish Culinary - Price and Value: Is $127.03 Fair for This Tour?
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Istanbul Food Tour – History and Culture of Turkish Culinary

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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

“Our guide Gamze was wonderful, knowledgeable, and fun to be with. She took us to all the right spots, and introduced us to street food we never would have tried on our own. Gamze even took her personal time to be sure we were on the correct tram back to our hotel. We highly recommend…”

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 - Stop 1: Doktor Esat Işık Caddesi Turkish breakfast and tea culture
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Istanbul Kadikoy Food Tour with 12+ Local Delicacies Tastings

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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

“Jeremy was very knowledgeable about the food culture in Istanbul and loved to talk about it. He was a wealth of knowledge and very friendly too.”

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 - Price and value: what $139.13 really includes
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Istanbul Traditional Food Tour with Dinner on Off-Touristy-Path

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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

“This was a great tour! Experienced so much food that we would never would have tried on our own. There is plenty of food and you don't walk away hungry. The ferry rides are nice at night to see all of the lights of Istanbul. The guide Salik was most enjoyable, and we all agreed…”

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

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Private and guided Istanbul food tour - Taste of Istanbul - Tophane stroll: Turkish coffee culture plus baklava and dondurma
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Private and guided Istanbul food tour – Taste of Istanbul

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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

“Wonderful morning with Furkan, our friendly and knowledgeable guide. Delicious food and so lovely to visit places locals love rather than touristy ones. Furkan was great with our teenage kids involving them in the experience and sharing more than food but also insights into Turkish culture. Thankyou so much”

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 - Eminönü Square Start: Morning Energy and Breakfast Shopping
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Istanbul Guided Street Food Tour Around European and Asian Sides

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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

“One of the best food tours I've ever been on anywhere. The culinary part was carefully curated (with LOTS of food), and the guide was super knowledgeable of Istanbul and its history. I highly recommend it!”

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

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Culinary Backstreets of the Bazaar Quarter - Meeting at Molla Fenari: timing, walking pace, and how the day runs
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Culinary Backstreets of the Bazaar Quarter

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11.Culinary Backstreets of the Bazaar Quarter

5.5-hour small-group Istanbul food tour in the Bazaar Quarter: Grand Bazaar tastings, two meals, and craftsmen chats for $145.

★ 5.0

“Our tour began outside the train station in Fatih and was easy to find. Our tour guide Esin was wonderful. She had arranged a traditional Turkish breakfast for us inside the train station (the same one built to accommodate the Orient Express! After breakfast we continued through the streets of Fatih constantly stopping at various…”

118 reviews5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $145.00by Culinary Backstreets Walks

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Istanbul Culinary Secrets of the Old City - How the Walking Works (and Why the Pace Feels Fair)
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Istanbul Culinary Secrets of the Old City

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12.Istanbul Culinary Secrets of the Old City

Taste Old Istanbul with a small-group food walk in Fatih. Breakfast, lunch, snacks, coffee, and tea included in 5.5 hours.

★ 5.0

“Excellent tour from local guide Catalina, personable and with many years of experience. Great and plentiful food samplings, just the right amount of historical/contextual background, interesting tour stops that provided an excellent overview of the old quarter of Istanbul.”

98 reviews5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $145.00by Culinary Backstreets Walks

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Eating Like a Local: Learn About Diverse Culinary Culture of Turkey - Kadikoy Street Food: Where Savory Leads the Way
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Eating Like a Local: Learn About Diverse Culinary Culture of Turkey

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13.Eating Like a Local: Learn About Diverse Culinary Culture of Turkey

Walk Istanbul’s spice market, cross to Kadikoy by ferry, and eat your way through savory street bites and baklava, with tastings included.

★ 5.0

“We were so excited for this tour! We wanted it to be great! My husband has celiac, so is gluten free. The guide did not understand or did not give a crap that he couldn’t eat wheat. We sampled four different items. That’s it. Again, knowledgeable about Turkey, and friendly guy, just not with food.…”

86 reviews4 hours 20 minutes (approx.)From $139.00by Food Trail Istanbul Tours

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Istanbul Kadikoy Private Food Tour with 12+ Local Tastings - Price and Value: What $356 Buys You in Real Tasting Time
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Istanbul Kadikoy Private Food Tour with 12+ Local Tastings

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14.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 - Starting at Osmanağa: Where You’ll Meet and What to Expect
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PRIVATE Istanbul Food Tour – 10 Tastings including Raki & Padi

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15.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

“The tastings were wonderful, but our guide, Emre Oguducu, made the entire experience even more enjoyable! His knowledge of local cuisine was bested only by his willingness to accommodate our special requests (like where to purchase some good wine at the conclusion of our tour)! We have taken food tours in many locations around the…”

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

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