On this small-group food tour, you'll get to explore Turkish food culture and taste local delicacies in Istanbul's both European and Asian side. You'll start the tour with a traditional Turkish breakfast including simit, menemen, olives, local cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers and all kinds of pastries. Next, you'll hop on a ferry and get to Kadıköy on the Asian side. Here, you'll have the chance to visit some of the best restaurants and food markets to taste many more traditional dishes.
Highlights will include Iskender Kebab (doner kebab with yoghurt and tomato sauce), içli köfte (covered meatball), pide (flat bread with ground meat and vegetables filling) and a famous Turkish dessert, Baklava (layered pastry dessert filled with pistachio or nuts.) Throughout the tour, your guide will share invaluable insights into Turkish cuisine and local food culture.
Posted By : AmbikaSudhakaran
This food tour with guide Erol was one of the best we did in Istanbul! Erol showed us some of the finest, small, buzzing restaurants that locals love… all of which we might never have found by ourselves. Just what we wanted.
He was highly knowledgeable, not only about the food and customs in Turkey, but also gave us nuggets of history about the places he took us to. Thank you for today.
We highly recommend this tour!
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Posted On : 2024-07-01 12:56:28 
Posted By : Ginger_S
Very knowledgeable tour guide! Loved the experience! Lots of food! Personalized private tour. Could of never done on own
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Posted On : 2024-06-19 15:44:21 
Posted By : D6777NFlaurac
Elif was a wonderful guide and shared shared so much of her culture with us! We had so many great tastes from breakfast, to street food, coffee, tea, and sweets! Very friendly and knowledgeable. What a perfect introduction to Istanbul!
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Posted On : 2024-06-08 10:11:18
Posted By : Sharon_P
This was the best introduction for our trip to Istanbul. We got to taste so much traditional food both breakfast on European side plus snacks and then lunch on Asian side. All foods we may not have tried on our own. Our guide Gamsie was a delight. Very friendly and gave us lots of tips and information as well. Do not eat beforehand you will be so full after. Loved it!
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Posted On : 2024-06-02 12:51:06
Posted By : Prasadi_T
My partner and I got a private tour because there were no others. Our guide Gamze was incredible. She is a true local with extensive knowledge of not only the cuisine but history too. She was very personable and passionate which made the tour unforgettable. Highly recommend doing this tour within the first few days of your stay in Istanbul.
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Posted On : 2024-05-29 00:19:28
Posted By : Claudio P
As a first-time traveler in Istanbul and with no knowledge of the language, I was excited but also a little nervous. However, the food tour was a revelation. Our local guide was the perfect ambassador of Turkish hospitality. Their friendliness and pride in their culture made the tour more than just a food tasting; It was an immersion in the life of Istanbul.
With meticulous attention to our experience and safety, the guide took us through both sides of the city, introducing us to a variety of local delicacies. From the savory kebabs to the sweet baklavas, every bite was a story told through flavours. Most impressive was their consideration for our personal tastes and possible allergies, ensuring that each dish was a pleasurable experience.
The tour not only satisfied our appetite, but also filled us with knowledge and appreciation for Istanbul's rich culinary culture. I highly recommend this tour to any traveler looking for an authentic and carefully curated experience. It's a celebration of the palate not to be missed!
Tip: Wear comfortable shoes and come hungry. There is much to try and enjoy!
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Posted On : 2024-05-10 14:49:48
Posted By : Lorna C
Had a wonderful time sampling the delicious food, especially enjoyed eating some of the local specialties. Our guide, Erol was very informative, answered all our questions, and helped us feel very comfortable. Would highly recommend this tour and our guide, Erol!
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Posted On : 2024-05-09 15:23:05
Posted By : sstignielsen
We meet with our guide Erol at 9 am and started our exploration of Istanbuls great food culture. Erol was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the city and how different food specialties came to be. We tasted everything from breakfast treats to lunch delicacies and ended the tour with yummy sweets. The tour covering both the European and Asian side of Istanbul was really interesting.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09 11:59:16
Posted By : Wendy V
What a great start to our time in Istanbul. We tasted so many delicious foods we probably would never have tried on our own, had the best juice ever and tried authentic Turkish tea and coffee. Our guide was lovely and clearly passionate about Istanbul and it was a pleasure to have Casey and Nic from USA join us on the tour. Couldn’t think of a better way to spend our first full day in Turkey. This tour is a must do!!! 10/10
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Posted On : 2024-04-23 21:48:11
Posted By : cassandradR9984JB
We loved this tour, highly recommend if you get the chance!! The guide was knowledgeable in more than just the food and very personable. The group size was perfect and we saw so much of city during our tour and got to visit more local shops. A must try!
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Posted On : 2024-04-23 10:19:12
