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Gastronomic Exploration of Istanbul: Tasting Diverse Local Turkish Delicacies
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83 Ratings
Istanbul
Embark on a 4-hour gastronomic exploration of Istanbul, tasting diverse local Turkish delicacies. Delve into the culinary culture, hear fascinating stories, and visit top attractions. Book now!
Embark on a 4-hour gastronomic exploration of Istanbul, tasting diverse local Turkish delicacies. Delve into the culinary culture, hear fascinating stories, and visit top attractions. Book now!
Duration:
4 hours, 20 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Misir Carsisi (Spice Market) - After meeting with your guide and brief information you will be ready to discover astonishingly rich culinary culture of Istanbul on this 5-hours walking tour starting from the authentic Spice bazaar. This historic bazaar is the place where we will learn about Turkish delights, spices, dried herbs and alternative…
- Misir Carsisi (Spice Market) - After meeting with your guide and brief information you will be ready to discover astonishingly rich culinary culture of Istanbul on this 5-hours walking tour starting from the authentic Spice bazaar. This historic bazaar is the place where we will learn about Turkish delights, spices, dried herbs and alternative remedies for aches and pains, and aphrodisiacs that have been tested through the centuries. You’ll find all kinds of interesting beauty products as well. After we finish, we will continue our journey between the inviting aromas of the backstreets of the Spice Market.
- Eminonu Pier - Then you will take a ferry to a nice and cosmopolitan district of Istanbul, Kadikoy (Chalcedon) famous for its fish market and loaded with local delicacies from all around Turkey. On the ferry, you will enjoy the beautiful scenery of Istanbul. Experience the standing between two continents; Asia and Europe.
- Kadikoy Istanbul Boga MeydanI - Famous center of the district which is also known as Bull Statue Kadikoy.
- Kadikoy Carsisi - Kadikoy is a haven for the ‘foodies’ as it offers a great variety of food such as pickled vegetables and fruits, lahmacun (pizza like dish, crispy and thin) fish, regional cheeses and mezes and more. In Turkey, we value food not just for its taste but as symbol of traditions, happiness, fortune, friendship, and you will see why it is so important to us while eating your way through the streets of Istanbul.
- Kadikoy Iskelesi - After the tastings in Kadiko we will try life-changing desserts such as heavenly delicious baklava from local usta’s and enjoy a cup of fresh brewed Turkish tea..After all ferry ride back to Europe side.
What's Included
- Food Tasting Experience
- Soft Drinks
- 2 Way Ferry Tickets
- Professional Tour Guide
- Food Tasting Experience
- Soft Drinks
- 2 Way Ferry Tickets
- Professional Tour Guide
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
- Alcoholic Drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Private transportation
- Alcoholic Drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on a 4-hour gastronomic journey on foot accompanied by a knowledgeable tour leader in Istanbul. On this excursion, you’ll delve into the city’s delectable cuisine and expansive history. You’ll get a chance to sample indigenous savory treats and learn the captivating narratives behind each food treasure. As you navigate through the local labyrinth…
Embark on a 4-hour gastronomic journey on foot accompanied by a knowledgeable tour leader in Istanbul. On this excursion, you’ll delve into the city’s delectable cuisine and expansive history. You’ll get a chance to sample indigenous savory treats and learn the captivating narratives behind each food treasure. As you navigate through the local labyrinth of streets, view Istanbul’s prime sights via a scenic ferry journey. Mix with the locals over a cup of tea and indulge in mouthwatering Turkish regional cuisine from top-notch local joints. The group size for this tour is capped at 10 to ensure you get a personalized experience from your professional guide. Secure a spot on this tour to discover the city from a local’s perspective! Contact us for other language options.
Experience the culinary prowess of two continents under the guidance of an expert.
Explore the bylanes of Eminonu and the Spice Bazaar.
Savor local delights at the Kadikoy fish market.
Meander through Istanbul’s bustling local markets.
Sample traditional Turkish beverages.
Relish meals like a local.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
Rustem Pasa Mahallesi, Erzak Ambari Sok. No:92, Eminonu - Fatih
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(83 Ratings)
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Rmcp79366
Oct 25, 2025
Excellent surprise in Istanbul! - n October of 2025, our cruise stopped in Istanbul for an overnight stay. We booked what we thought was a dining cruise, but actually was a walking food tour. Our guide, FATİH KELEK was a wonderful surprise. He met us at the port, and we experienced the spice market, on a Saturday afternoon! Then we took a ferry over to the opposite shore, and walked through a food heaven. He told us about the local, fresh ingredients, & how many of the restaurants have been in business for generations. We stopped by at least 5 of these spots, & enjoyed the unique tastes from a large variety of dishes & offerings. Fatih built the choices around our preferences & interests.
If you’re looking for a unique food experience, you can’t go wrong with this choice.
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Paddy
Oct 24, 2025
Fantastic food tour - We met up at the Spice Bazaar, and tasted a variety of teas and Turkish delight. We then took the ferry to the Asian side of town and tried a variety of foods from different restaurants. Emel was great company, listened to our needs and was highly informative. Many thanks.
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958robbieb
Oct 7, 2025
A special, wonderful day of new culinary experiences - There's not one thing about this experience that could have been better. Emel was an excellent guide: warm, knowledgeable and considerate. She bent over backwards to make sure we enjoyed the food and learned a bit--both of which she accomplished. Highly recommend.
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147christinei
Sep 18, 2025
A wonderful experience. Highly recommend. - We had a wonderful tour with Emel. A great way to start our first visit to Instanbul and Turkey. She was friendly, informative, and knowledgeable. Loved the places, the food, and the people / establishments she took us to. She had a lovely, friendly, courteous, and professional way with the establishment owners. We felt we had been given a local insight into Istanbul and Turkey. It was a great experience which we would highly recommend.
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William_m
Sep 16, 2025
Turkish Fun and Food - A fun, interesting and educational tour with a wonderful diversity of foods from a number of family-owned restaurants. Our tour guide, Emel, did an outstanding job teaching us about Turkish cuisine, culture and history.
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Sally_c
Sep 6, 2025
Great food tour - We have just returned from a food tour with Fatih - loved the experience to learn about food & culture in Istanbul. Plenty of food to try from savour to sweet with everything in between.
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Michael_l
Aug 27, 2025
Istanbul locals food tour - The guide Emil was ausome. She tayloed the day around our likes and showed us how locals eat in the Asian side of istanbul.
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Rachelst7671eu
Aug 14, 2025
The best tour guide we've had while in Greece and Turkey! - Our guide, Emel was truly amazing. The first thing that we noticed was how professional & well put together she was.
She has the most welcoming demeanor, which in a foreign country is very important to tourists.
She made sure that those of us in the group who do not like seafood, were able to experience other dishes along the way.
We watched how she interacted with local shop/restaurant owners and she was always kind and appreciative of their assistance while guiding us through the cuisine and culture.
We asked if she could allow us time for "retail therapy" shopping, so she took us to some of her favorite clothing stores, then took the solo male tourist in our group to enjoy a local beer. Always checking in on us to make sure that we were okay and enjoying ourselves.
We finished our tour with dessert and Turkish coffee, which was another amazing experience. She ended up staying a couple hours over the alloted time, just to make sure our experience of the Asia side was enjoyable and that we had fun.
We wish we could've taken Emel with us for the rest of our journey through Turkey and Greece. She's that great of a guide! Hopefully when some of us plan to return to Turkey, we can hire her again.
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Dream56264061160
Aug 14, 2025
The Perfect Culinary Adventure! - We had the best time exploring with Emel! She did an amazing job guiding us on our culinary adventure through Istanbul. I would recommend this tour to everyone…a true taste of Turkey! And Emel was such a delight; between her knowledge and her charming personality, she made our day perfect.
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Susan_s
Oct 16, 2025
Fun with food - I had Emel as my guide and she was very caring and tailored the tour to my tastes. We stopped at several restaurants and shops on the Asian side starting with savory dishes and ending with dessert. The tour did not last as long as stated in the description but we did cover several stops and had plenty to eat. The tour does state that they will meet you at your hotel but if transportation is needed to get from hotel to ferry it will be at your expense. I would definitely recommend Emel as a guide and if you like to try different foods then this tour will be a good experience.
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