PRIVATE ISTANBUL FOOD TOUR & Hidden Pearls of the old city

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Duration
2 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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English
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Discover Istanbul's hidden culinary and cultural gems on a private food tour. Taste authentic dishes, explore historic sites, and savor local wines. Perfect for food lovers seeking true Turkish flavors.

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

Experience Details

Embark on a private food tour in Istanbul to immerse yourself in the local food culture and discover authentic culinary gems! This comprehensive culinary experience showcases the entire spectrum of Turkish culinary heritage, from street vendors to local canteens, tea gardens, and luxury restaurants, complete with wine tasting.


Moreover, delve into the city's hidden cultural and historical treasures, including small boutique galleries, a hidden mosque, and a historic cemetery. Uncover beloved local restaurants and street vendors, relishing in the best Turkish foods.


To top your culinary experience you will enjoy a glass of local quality wine, as wine-making traditions in Turkey span centuries and should not be missed!


This private food tour caters to both meat lovers and vegetarians, ensuring a delightful tasting experience for all. Immerse yourself in local traditions, tantalize your taste buds, and unveil Istanbul's culinary and cultural heritage through this remarkable journey.

What You Get

Vegetarian options available
Private Tour through hidden cultural gems
10 food tastings

Good To Know

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

What You’ll Experience

1

Grand Bazaar

You will explore the hidden pearls of the world famous Grand Bazar
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Rustem Pasha Mosque

See the cozy and undescovered Rustem Pasha mosque
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Eminonu Square

A historic district where you will explore street food vendors, and local restaurants and discover cultural hidden gems with a help of the professional guide
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Sultanahmet District

You will explore hidden pearls of the historical Sultanahmet district and visit culturally significant spaces such as old cemeteries, small gallery spaces, and corner shops.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
5

Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

Walk through the spice market and explore eastern spices and learn how they are used in the Turkish cooking traditions.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Blue Mosque (Pass By)

Depending on the season and your guide's itinerary you will pass by the iconic Blue Mosque

Ayasofya (Pass By)

On your route you will pass by the iconic Hagia Sophia, the route may vary on the seasonality and the judgment of your guide

TopkapI Palace (Pass By)

While enjoying your glass of wine glimpse at the historic Topkapi palace.

Meeting & Pickup

Pickup Point
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Pickup Details
Please indicate your hotel or accomodation location for a pickup in Sultanahmet, Galata or Cihangir areas. Your guide will greet you and together you will commute by public transport to the beautiful old city where our tour takes place!
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Meeting Point

German Fountain, At Meydanı Caddesi, Fatih İstanbul, Türkiye, TR, 34122

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if your hotel is not in the pickup list please meet your host next to German fountain at the Sultanahmet square.
End Point

Egyptian Bazaar, Fatih İstanbul, Türkiye, TR, 34116

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Close to Egyptian Bazar, a great spot to shop for spices or local teas!

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.

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What People Are Saying
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Amazing Food and Cultural tour
June 21, 2025
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Had an amazing tour with Ahmet. He picked four of us up from the cruise port and took us into the city by tram. Ahmed was friendly and engaging,extremely knowledgeable and entirely motivated by wha...read more

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Fabulous tour and food
June 21, 2025
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Had an amazing tour with Ahmet. He picked four of us up from the cruise port and took us by tram.into the city. We visited the main sites and sampled varied food and drink. Ahmet was knowledgeable ...read more

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expectations higher than what i got
June 03, 2025
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we recently went on a private food tour with sinan. he was great, very informative, very knowledgable. he gave us a lot of information. i would def use him again , however, i was assuming since it ...read more

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Fully recommended!
May 13, 2025
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This was the best way to start our trip through Turkey! Sinan is an excellent guide, who not only introduced us to a very wide range of typical dishes and amazing places to eat, as expected on this...read more

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Walking, learning, eating.
April 28, 2025
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My friend and I took this tour with Sinan. This tour is the best combination of my favorite things, walking, learning and food. Sinan was on-time, energetic and very knowledgeable. The food stops w...read more

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