Taste of Istanbul Food Tour: Street Food & Culture

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Taste of Istanbul Food Tour: Street Food & Culture

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US$40.85 per guest

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

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

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Location

Istanbul

Duration

3 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 10 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English, Turkish

Other

Vegetarian, Wheelchair Accessible, Family-friendly, Pet-friendly

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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

Experience Details

Welcome to Istanbul’s most local food & culture tour — Taste Istanbul and learn its story in two continents

Hosted by professional locals, you’ll explore Istanbul’s both continents must-try foods and hidden flavors, while learning the story of Istanbul and Turkish culture in a short and engaging way — all in one unforgettable experience.

Our promise is simple: no matter where you’re from, we’ll fill your tummy with endless local food, make you feel at home, and give you a heartfelt introduction to Turkish culture and Istanbul

You’ll also receive our comprehensive Digital Istanbul Guidebook and learn all you need.

This experience is vegetarian-friendly and perfect for all kinds of travelers.

If your preferred dates or times are not available, please let us know.

What You Get

Professional Local Guide (English-Speaking & Hospitality Expert)

Digital Istanbul Guidebook

Meals

Food, drinks, and transportation are not included

Good To Know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Service animals allowed
Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

Karakoy Balik Pazari

We'll begin with a welcoming introduction to the tour at an authentic traditional café.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Karakoy Rihtim

We'll guide you through 5+ tastings with a historical introduction to each item on the European side.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Bosphorus Strait

We'll take a ferry ride between the two continents and cross over to the Asian side for the main tastings, all while listening to the story of Istanbul.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

KadIkoy

We'll step into Kadıköy, Istanbul's liveliest and youngest neighborhood, for the main food tastings.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

KadIkoy CarsIsI

After introducing you to 10+ foods and drinks, we'll head to the secret local markets and finish the tasting with sweets.

1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Kadikoy Iskelesi

We'll finish our tour near the ferry port in Kadıköy, where you can catch direct ferries to all central locations in Istanbul, take the subway, or simply grab an Uber.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Mado, Rıhtım Caddesi, Beyoğlu İstanbul, Türkiye, TR, 34425

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We will meet in front of a cafe called Mado directly located Karaköy Seaside

End Point

Kadıköy, Kadıköy İstanbul, Türkiye, TR, 34710

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We will finish near Kadıköy Ferry Stop where you can take direct ferries to all central points and take direct subways and buses.

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

4.9

based on 160 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

Don't miss this tour!

September 05, 2026

We scheduled this for the day of our arrival from the US. We had problems at the airport and only very limited phone service, and we were almost an hour late. We had trouble staying in touch with N...read more

(Viator)

Description was...

September 05, 2026

Description was misleading. It says everything’s included. Got an email the day before the tour saying all the food costs were additional

(Viator)

Great tour, Highly recommend.

September 04, 2026

Great tour to take early on in your trip. The tour guide was great. Very knowledgeable. Had very useful advice. Would definitely recommend.

(TripAdvisor)

Wonderful street food tour

August 31, 2026

Our guide Arda was absolutely excellent. He really knew his stuff and provided amazing commentary throughout the tour. He went the extra mile at every opportunity and was funny and kind.

(TripAdvisor)

Exceptional Food Tour

August 14, 2026

The food tour was one of the highlights while visiting Istanbul. Ali was a wonderful tour guide and gave us great insight about the delicious food at some of the best spots where the locals prefer ...read more