Istanbul Food Tour: 10 Tastings with Local Guide

Indulge in a private food tour of Istanbul and delight in 10 mouthwatering tastings selected by locals. Explore the city’s culinary scene, savor traditional dishes, and experience the vibrant culture. A must for foodies!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cicek Pasaji - A historic passageway originally called the Cité de Péra, is a famous historic passage on İstiklal Avenue in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul featuring ornate architecture, shops and cafes. Start your food journey of Istanbul learning more about Cicek Pasaji.
    This tour includes 10 food and drink tastings. Your local host has…
What's Included
  • 10 Food & Drinks Tastings
  • PRIVATE multilingual local foodie guide
  • Vegetarian alternatives - please message your host to advise of any dietary requirements
  • Sustainable carbon neutral experience (B-Corp)
  • PRIVATE tour - only you and your local
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance tickets to the attractions - we will visit them from the outside
Additional Information

Embark on an exclusive gastronomic adventure through Istanbul’s vibrant food culture with a private food tour. Embark on a delectable exploration as you sample 10 of the local favorites, encompassing savory, sweet, and native beverages; this expedition guarantees to gratify all culinary explorers!
Indulge in tastings that reflect the essence of local…

Location
Espressolab Cihangir
Sıraselviler Caddesi
in front of the Espresso Lab Cihangir
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Familyodriscoll
Jan 3, 2025
Excellent Food Tour - We have had a fantastic food tour with Emre. It was well planned and informative, showing us different areas of Istanbul and a variety of food all of which we intend to revisit. Would highly recommend this trip. Definitely worth it if you are visiting Istanbul.
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Heyrch
Jan 1, 2025
Fantastic - Gulce was knowledgeable, friendly, engaging. Her English was excellent. She answered our battery of questions with veracity.
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Katalina_s
Jan 1, 2025
Muhammed was a wonderful... - Muhammed was a wonderful guide. The places he took us to were amazing local places which we would never have gone to by ourselves. Definitely recommend this tour if you want outstanding local cuisine with a kind knowledgeable guide.
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Malika_v
Dec 28, 2024
Delicious food - Our guide Emre was very friendly & knowledgeable. He had curated the tastings well. We had cheese, turkish delight, turkis coffee, fish, kebabs , ayran all of which was flavorful.
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Nicholas_h
Dec 22, 2024
Great Introduction to Istanbul - This tour kicked off our visit to Istanbul. Gulce is a wonderful guide ! Meeting her and spending a few hours getting introduced to this wonderful city was the perfect way to get oriented, learn about Istanbul, and taste some great food. Highly recommend!
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Stephenbi7960aj
Dec 9, 2024
Fantastic food tour - Our tour with Emre was an absolute highlight of our trip to Istanbul! From start to finish, he was attentive, knowledgeable, and incredibly kind. Traveling with a 5-year-old can be challenging, but Emre went above and beyond to ensure that our son felt included and engaged throughout the experience. His thoughtful accommodations made the tour enjoyable for the whole family. Emre's passion for Turkish cuisine and culture was infectious. We tasted a wide variety of delicious foods that we never would have discovered on our own, and every bite came with a story or insight that deepened our appreciation for Istanbul's rich culinary heritage. His depth of knowledge and approachable style made learning about the culture feel fun and immersive. Our time in Istanbul was brief, but this tour made it unforgettable. If you're considering a food tour in Turkey, book with Emre — you won't regret it. It's an experience we’ll be talking about for years to come!
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Saathvikar2024
Dec 2, 2024
An outstanding food tour with Emre! - My husband and I had a lovely evening with Emre showing us around some of the iconic and legendary food joints in Istanbul! The manner in which he explains the history of the restaurant and origin of the food and gets the food for us with so much love and warmth, speaks volumes about the passion he has for Turkish food and the endearing person that he is! We told Emre that we are pure vegetarians and he curated the entire tour to suit our requirements accordingly. It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience and would definitely recommend this tour to those wanting to get the best first-hand local food experience of Istanbul! Cheers!
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Sharantotalfoodie
Nov 30, 2024
If Curating Food Tours is the Ottoman Empire, Emre is its Sultan!! - A massive city such as Istanbul with its centuries worth of culture can be daunting to explore for a first-time tourist. There are several points I would like to highlight on how Emre went out of his way to make this special for us. Firstly, he shared so many valuable tidbits beyond the scope of his tour to help us acclimatise with Istanbul. From tips on restaurants to find vegetarian food near our hotel to currency exchange, his suggestions were super helpful. Now, to the tour in itself, Emre was flexible and quick to accommodate a last minute time advancement and we could begin a few minutes earlier. Since the two of us are from India and strictly vegetarian, Emre could customise to meet our dietary requirements with ease. While the delectable food choices ranging from sweets, savories, beverages and snacks, may be the true hero of the tour, the choice of places to sample these delicacies have a legacy of their own with their own tales which Emre brings about in the most endearing fashion. The walk between the multiple places that we visited in Cihangir and Beyoglu was comfortable and the company of a guide such as Emre who keeps you light hearted makes the tour even more enjoyable. Emre's true value doesn't just lie in his deep knowledge of the food items, the best places to get them, what the ingredients are or where they are sourced from alone. He charms you with his warmth and makes you fall in love with his love and passion for Istanbul, its culture and most importantly, its food. Thank you, Emre for this core-memory for life!
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786mattj
Nov 26, 2024
Pick this tour for an excellent evening - Wonderful tour of Istanbul’s vibrant street food led be an engaging and knowledgeable host and tasting delicious dishes
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Rubenhn4625va
Nov 25, 2024
Great food tour with Erol - We had an excellent tour with Erol. He showed and tasted us several turkish dishes/tea/coffee and customs. We recommend him
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