Eating Like a Local: Learn About Diverse Culinary Culture of Turkey




Dive into Istanbul's culinary scene with an expert guide on a 4-hour walk. Taste local delicacies, explore backstreets, visit markets, and enjoy a personalized experience with a small group.
Experience Details
On this 4-hour walking tour with an expert tour guide, you will delve deep into the culinary culture and rich history of Istanbul. You will taste local delicacies and hear fascinating stories behind each culinary gem. As you walk you will explore the maze of local streets, see Istanbul’s top attractions on a nice ferry ride, drink tea with locals, and taste rich regional Turkish dishes from the best local places. Group number is limited to 10 on this tour, so you will receive more personalized attention from your expert guide. Book this tour to experience the city with an insider! Please get in touch for alternative languages
Discover the flavors of two continents with an expert guide.
Visit backstreets of Eminonu and Spice Bazaar
Taste local delicacies in Kadikoy fish market
Stroll through the local markets of Istanbul
Try traditional Turkish drinks
Eat like a local
What You Get
Good To Know
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
What You’ll Experience
Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
Eminonu Pier
Kadikoy Istanbul Boga MeydanI (Pass By)
KadIkoy CarsIsI
Kadikoy Iskelesi
Meeting & Pickup
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
The tour guide was amazing, and was very attentive to everything. He kept us entertained and answered each and every one of our questions in detail. This tour is a must-do when you are in Istanbu...read more
We did the Eating Like a Local on our first day in Istanbul and it was a fantastic experience. We had the opportunity to try quite a number of local foods (we were stuffed by the end) and visited a...read more
We spent a wonderful two days in Istanbul, one on the Food Trail tour and a more generalised day tour that included a cruise on the Bosphorus. Our tour guide on both days, Yusuf Sipahi, was excell...read more
It was a fantastic experience with Fatih. Other than food, he had very interesting anecdotes and stories to tell about Istanbul. He took us to the Asian side and we got to sample various type of l...read more
This tour was terrible. I booked it because we could start late afternoon. I am embarrassed to say we paid £310 for it. Our guide was Kadir. We had none of the food shown in the photograph advertis...read more
Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
29 | 30 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |

Savor Istanbul on a private full-day food tour. Delight in Turkish breakfast, enjoy Bosphorus views, taste famous baklava, and explore local cuisine with insider insights. Perfect for all ages!

Delight in Istanbul's culinary blend with our Taste of Two Worlds Tour. Explore historic and vibrant areas, sampling delicacies on both continents for a cultural and flavorful journey.

Navigate Istanbul with expertise using our comprehensive guidebook filled with local tips, top attractions, dining suggestions, and insider advice. Ideal for an unforgettable experience!

Savor Istanbul's culinary delights on a private walking tour. Discover rich flavors with a local guide, exploring vibrant markets and hidden gems that unveil the city's unique food culture.