Private and Guided Istanbul Food Tour: Taste of Istanbul
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Overview
100% All-Inclusive: All generous food tastings and non-alcoholic beverages are covered from start to finish.
Eat Like a Local: Explore the authentic neighborhoods of Karakoy and Kadikoy across two continents and discover where locals genuinely enjoy eating.
No Hidden Shopping Stops: Your time is dedicated entirely to food, culture, and enjoying the city.
A Personal Pace: This is not a rushed group walk, but a relaxed private culinary experience with a more personal pace.
Dietary Note: We are happy to adapt tastings for vegetarians and certain food allergies whenever possible.
Beverage Note: All non-alcoholic beverages are included. Alcoholic beverages are not included, but may be purchased separately at selected stops.
Tour at a glance
What's included
- Breakfast
- Non acholic beverages
- Professional guide
- Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
- All food tastings
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
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1
Karakoy Rihtim
You will meet your guide at your preferred time, and our tour starts from Karakoy with a traditional Turkish breakfast, which includes tea, olives, cheeses, menemen. sucuklu omelet, kaymak, and honey.
1h Admission free -
2
Tophane Parki
Afterward, we’ll explore Tophane, indulge in a delightful cup of tea or coffee at a chic, trendy coffee house that elevates your experience, and sample some of the freshest baklava in Istanbul.
1h Admission free -
3
Later, we’ll take a ferry from the European side to the Asian side to Kadikoy, which was formerly known as Kalkedon.
1h Admission free -
4
KadIkoy CarsIsI
In Kadikoy, you can enjoy authentic Turkish home-cooked dishes or delicious kebabs. After that, we will continue to the fish market, where you can try stuffed or fried mussels and kokorec.
2h Admission free -
5
Kadikoy Iskelesi
After enjoying these delicious treats, we will conclude the tour at the Kadikoy ferry station, making it easy for you to take a ferry back to your hotel. Additionally, there will be some delightful secret dishes to try. Please note that the itinerary may change based on the availability of locations and weather conditions.
30 min Admission free
Meeting & pickup
Everyone meets at the start point.
Schedule
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please note: the itinerary is subject to change, based on the location's availability and weather.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- The tour concludes on the Asian side at the Kadikoy ferry station, where you can easily take a ferry back to Europe.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Traveller reviews
One of the most enjoyable tours I’ve taken anywhere in the world. Some great food - particularly the mackerel wrap and the Kurdish kebabs. However, the stand out of the tour was our guide Derya. The tour was full of, not just good food, but laughter. It felt like we were being shown around Istanbul by a good friend. A memorable, and highly recommended, experience.
Our family four spend just under a week in Istanbul in March 2026, and spent two days on two different tours with Derya. She was absolutely amazing!! We first did the 1/2 day food tour, starting in Karikoy and ending in the Asia side of Istanbul (Including the ferry ride over). The 2nd tour (Also with Derya) was the historical sites, including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, the Cistern, and the Grand Bazaar. Derya was the perfect guide for us on our first trip ever to Istanbul. She is knowledge and passionate about making sure her guests have a great experience, which we did. Our two girls, aged 11 and 13 loved her - Derya kept them fully engaged and interested the entire time, by balancing the history/ cultural part of the tours with fun stories, food, treats/sweets, and just engaging us in conversation. Both my girls said when we were leaving Istanbul that they missed Derya! We are so grateful for the time she spent with us and for making our time in Istanbul such a fine and memorable experience. Prior to our tours, the communication and coordination with the company was top notch. This is a first class team and I highly recommend them to anyone visiting Istanbul!
We had a fantastic private food tour — Taste of Istanbul — with our guide Fukan. The Turkish breakfast was delicious, and we tried the freshest baklava. The tour was full of laughter, fun, a local ferry ride, and an authentic Istanbul experience. Fukan was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the day truly special. We wish we had met him earlier, as we would have loved to spend more time with him on other tours. Unlike some other tours we’ve done, there were no hidden costs — everything was transparent, which made the experience even better. A wonderful way to explore Istanbul through food and local culture!
We always try to book a food tour when visiting a new destination, and the guided private food tour “Taste of Istanbul” was by far the best one we’ve ever done. Our guide, Furkan, was exceptional. The tour covered both the European and Asian sides of the city, including a ferry ride between the two, and lasted over five hours. At every stop we were greeted with a warm, friendly smile, and we spent the day visiting places Furkan genuinely loves and enjoys himself with friends, far from the usual tourist spots. The food was absolutely unreal, and despite our limited time in Istanbul, we truly felt that we experienced the city in a deep and meaningful way. The people, culture, food, and of course Furkan, made Istanbul one of our favorite cities. A special note for travelers with mobility issues, as we have: Istanbul is not perfectly designed for accessibility, but Furkan’s local knowledge, flexibility, and thoughtful personal touches made the experience smooth, comfortable, and enjoyable for us.
Derya was absolutely fantastic and the two tours we did with her (the food tour and Hagia Sophia/Blue Mosque/Grand Bazaar tour) were the highlights of our trip to Istanbul. She is a brilliant, informative and hilarious guide.
We had an unforgettable culinary journey through Istanbul's lively food scene, guided by Furkan. From the secret local spots to legendary dishes each stop was bursting with flavor, culture and fun. A huge thank you to Furkan for sharing your passion and stories, you truly made this food tour extraordinary.
A really great food tour. Experienced it all on both the European and Asian side of Istanbul. A wonderful cultural experience. Durban was a great guide
Had an amazing day exploring both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul, and tasting lots of local and truly authentic Turkish food. From simit (bagel) dipped in honey and clotted cream to Turkish tea (cay) and coffee, from lahmacun (pizza) topped with fresh herbs and lemon juice to stuffed mussels and fried pork intestine sandwiches (described as “hangover food”), and from golden baklava and dondurma ice cream to delicious Kurdish doner kebabs. Everything was truly delicious and fresh. And our guide, Derya, was a true delight - kind, knowledgeable, and funny. We loved seeing Istanbul through her eyes and she took us to a lot of great local places. One of our best days in Istanbul. Highly recommend!!!
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