Half-Day Istanbul Private Food Tour & Culinary Experience
Discover Istanbul’s culinary heart on a guided tour through Kadikoy. Explore markets, taste iconic dishes like lahmacun and baklava, and end with traditional Turkish coffee for an authentic experience.
10 meals
Experience Details
Embark on a culinary adventure through Istanbul's vibrant districts of Kadikoy. This guided tour explores intricate alleyways and hidden corners, offering an authentic taste of the city. Start with the aroma of freshly baked simit from a local bakery, a beloved Turkish staple. Venture into hidden pastry shops to indulge in börek and baklava, showcasing Istanbul’s rich pastry traditions.
Sample lahmacun, known as Turkish pizza, and enjoy a bowl of traditional Turkish soup, whether rich lentil or tangy yogurt-based. Delight in mussel dolma, stuffed mussels filled with spiced rice, a street food favorite. Explore bustling markets where locals pick up daily produce and spices, immersing yourself in the vibrant atmosphere.
Conclude at a traditional Turkish coffeehouse, savoring the rich, intense flavors of Turkish coffee. This tour is about more than just eating; it’s about experiencing Istanbul like a local, gaining a deeper understanding of its culture and vibrant food scene.
What You Get
Good To Know
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
What You’ll Experience
Karakoy
Bosphorus Strait
KadIkoy CarsIsI
Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
Meeting & Pickup
Pickup Point
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.
This was a wonderful experience with Vulcan. He was able to customize our experience with some specific shopping with some unique food experiences. We had some delicious Turkish food that we would ...read more
Pinar was just the sort of guide you hope for on a tour -- friendly, flexible and knowledgeable about cuisine and Istanbul. We learned so much about the city's foods, eateries and sights, and we ap...read more
Our guide, Zeynel, showed us the amazing Asian side of Istanbul. He took us to some really cool food and snack spots where we tried some delicious Turkish treats. Zeynel was super flexible with ou...read more
Immersive experience in the food culture of Istanbul both European and Asian parts of the city. Our guide Volkan was amazing.
Arif Rakici was an excellent tour guide. We had private food tour with him and talked a lot about culture and history. After visiting for 7 days and plenty of attempts, it was the first time we tr...read more
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10 meals
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