Istanbul Food Markets: Taste Local Delights

This tour immerses you in the vibrant modern district of Istanbul and its lively food markets.

After the Istanbul Street Food Walking Tour, led by our knowledgeable guide, you will depart with a belly full of traditional cuisine, along with local insights and sightseeing recommendations, enriching your journey with memories that will last a lifetime.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Galata Bridge - Meet the guide at the conveniently located meeting point on the Karaköy side of the Galata Bridge. This bridge spans the Golden Horn, linking the historic city with Beyoglu, the modern district of Istanbul.
  • Cicek Pasaji - Discover the essential flavors of Turkey on this culinary journey along İstiklal Street. The adventure…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Food tasting - Samples & Snacks
  • Transport by funicular
  • Tea and coffee
  • Small Group
  • Alcoholic Beverage
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
Location
Nordstern Hotel Galata
Tersane Caddesi
Meet your guide in front (outside) of NORDSTERN HOTEL GALATA which is located next to the Galata Bridge. It is about a 2-minute walk from (T1) Karaköy tram stop. Your guide will wear a tour guide badge and will be easy to spot.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Gunther_scherz
Dec 29, 2025
Great tour with Tolga - Great experience with Tolga who was very knowledgeable about the history of the city and country. Food was good as well.
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Kkmaxwell
Nov 12, 2025
Great way to see the city and eat delicious food! - Would highly recommend this food tour that allows you to see the local side of the city. Our guide was Kimet, and she showed us some great hidden gems and delicious food. Come hungry!
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Heather
Oct 29, 2025
Culture, history and food with an amazing guide. - Though the rain was unexpected, our guide, Gamze, improvised and added to our experience by showing us even more beautiful indoor stores to wait out some of the rain. The food was so delicious, hot and fresh, the store owners were delightful, and Gazme took the opportunity to show us how to locals live. 10/10
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Passenger51074759369
Oct 25, 2025
One of the BEST food tours we have ever taken - One of the BEST food tours we have ever taken thanks to our guide Gamze. Her passion for food and Türkiye is wonderful as she recounted stories of cooking with her mother and grandmother, passed on recipe ideas and gave valuable insight into some of Türkiye's amazing produce. We even got to try food that wasn't part of the tour just because we were interested. Small group tours are the best. Thanks again Gamze!
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Q3228uymargarete
Oct 20, 2025
Must do walking tour when visiting Istanbul - We toured with Gamze and she was more than just a tour guide, but also provided an amazing cultural experience that gave us so much insight into Turkish traditions, celebrations, and daily life. We could never have experienced the sights and scenes on our own and the secret passages are everything! Highly recommend! Worth the price and within the 3-hour walking tour you will feel the vibe and energy from the streets and city.
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A129qndarrent
Oct 13, 2025
Istanbul food tour - I don't normally have the chance to do reviews, but I felt compelled to do one after this great tour we did last night. Gamze was a truly excellent host and really gave us a taste of Istanbul. We ate and drank in places we would never have found on our own, but Gamze was the true star of the tour. Thanky you for a fantastic tour.
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Lesleywj150mp
Oct 10, 2025
Fantastic experience - This was amazing tour from all the different foods and drinks the traditional way. Thanks Erol was fantastic. From the family of 7
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Richard_e
Oct 10, 2025
Hidden Gems - The tour was great, and we enjoyed all of the food choices. Our tour guide Kim fantastic and knowledgeable but soft spoken. It would have been nice to have the earpieces.
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Andrell7067tr
Aug 24, 2025
Nice tour that shows real traditional Turkish kitchen - Extremely nice experience through the big town of Istanbul. We went to the modern part and got a real good taste of different traditional Turkish food. The combination of street food and sit down dining was nice. Fa was a great guide!
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J6075xoblakew
Jul 26, 2025
Istanbul food tour - Our guide Erol was amazing! Such incredible foods with unique flavors. So many different foods! We loved the whole experience!
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From $81
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).