Afternoon Foodie Trail in Istanbul

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US$177.26 per guest

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Earliest available date: September 10, 2026

Free cancellation (24 hours notice)

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Reviews

Location

Istanbul

Duration

4 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 8 guests

Language

English

Other

Family-friendly

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

SGA Travel’s 4-hour Afternoon Foodie Trail in Istanbul takes you deep into the city’s culinary heart, combining history and street food. Start at the vibrant Mısır Çarşısı (Spice Market), where you'll taste traditional Turkish lokum and explore aromatic spice stalls. Cross the Galata Bridge to Karaköy, where local vendors serve specialties like kokoreç (grilled lamb intestines) and midye dolma (stuffed mussels).

At Mandabatmaz, savor thick Turkish coffee, paired with crispy içli köfte (stuffed meatballs). The journey continues along bustling Istiklal Caddesi, where you'll try the famous islak hamburger, and for dessert, indulge in syrupy baklava and more Turkish delights.

This tour offers a unique way to connect with Istanbul's street food culture, tasting dishes prepared by vendors who have honed their craft over generations, providing an authentic culinary experience.

What You Get

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Snacks

Tea and coffee

Coffee and/or Tea

Gratuities

Good To Know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

Misir Carsisi

Your tour leader will meet you at the main gate of Spice Market and take you for a tour.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Galata Koprusu

You will walk on the Galata Bridge to watch the local fishermen and take the best pictures of Golden Horn.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Karakoy Rihtim

You will walk around Karakoy neighbourhood to try couple of local specialities such as Cig Kofte, cay (Turkish tea), borek (pastry) and baklava.

1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Mandabatmaz

You will take the tunnel funicular up to Istiklal Street and head to Taksim Square. First stop will be a very local cafe which makes a very special Turkish Coffee called 'Mandabatmaz'

1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Istiklal Caddesi

You will walk up the hill and finish the tour at Taksim square but before the end, you will try different types of street food samples such as Turkish delight, kokoreç (grilled intestines), stuffed mussels, içli köfte (stuffed meatballs), Turkish delight and wet burger.

1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Egyptian Bazaar, Fatih İstanbul, Türkiye, TR, 34116

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We wait for you in front of famous Spice Market's main gate - next to New Mosque.

End Point

Taksim Square, Beyoğlu İstanbul, Türkiye, TR, 34435

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Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

4.7

based on 11 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

Fantastic Food Tour

June 25, 2026

Furkan was a wonderful guide to Istanbul’s food treasures. He was great about asking us our likes/dislikes and adjusting accordingly. We sampled borek (and he took us to a beautiful mosque courtyar...read more

(Viator)

Great Tour

June 05, 2026

It is a great experience. Our guide, Kamil was very knowledgeable, and went at our own pace. He was very knowledgeable, and he did not push us to anything. Also, we felt very safe with him walki...read more

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Great trip to Turkey Using SGA

July 27, 2025

The tour was perfect. Our family had a great time in Istanbul with our guide Alpe showing us many different sites and providing great information. We tried amazing food and learned a lot about the ...read more

(Viator)

We Left Hungry and Not Because the Food Was Bad :(

June 20, 2025

The tour guide did a great job of telling us the history of the food and of Istanbul. He also went out of his way to walk us back to the cruise port, so we could get back on our ship. The problem ...read more

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Foodie magic

March 30, 2025

Sila was absolutely wonderful. It was so much more than just a foodie walk. She obviously loves Istanbul and was willing to share so much information about history and other sites to see. A must wh...read more

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