Group of children and adults holding plates of food on an Istanbul street outside shuttered shopfronts

Four smiling people hold a platter of grilled meat, lettuce, peppers and lemon during an Istanbul food tour

Three people smiling while holding blue patterned plates of Turkish manti dumplings at a colorful Istanbul restaurant

Two smiling Istanbul vendors holding plates of stuffed bread and street food outside a shuttered shop

Food & Culture

Taste of Istanbul

Taste Istanbul and learn its story in two continents -- Food and transportation cost is not included in the price.

Duration

4 hours

Meeting point

Karaköy →

What you'll experience

You'll start with a short introduction to the tour at a cozy local café in Karaköy. From there, you'll walk through the European side of Istanbul, stopping at 5+ local tastings where your guide will share the history and story behind each food. Then you'll hop on a ferry — one of Istanbul's most iconic rides — and cross over to the Asian side. In Kadıköy, Istanbul's liveliest neighborhood, you'll explore fresh local markets and try 10+ foods and drinks, finishing with traditional Turkish sweets. You'll wrap up near the ferry port, with easy access to get anywhere in the city.

Included

Professional Local Guide
Digital Istanbul Guidebook

Not included

Food, drinks, and transportation are not included
Ferry fee is $1, payable by card.