Istanbul Traditional Food Tour with Dinner on Off-Touristy-Path Dinner in Asia, deserts in Europe

Embark on an Istanbul food tour that takes you on a culinary journey across two continents. Discover the flavors of Turkey as you explore the top sights and savor delicious dishes in Europe and Asia.

Duration:
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

• Enjoy a public ferry ride with locals to Asia.
• Experience Istanbul by day and night from the water.
• Cruise the Bosporus and capture photos of both sides of Istanbul, including the historic Maiden’s Tower and the old Istanbul peninsula with Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and the Blue Mosque gracing the skyline.
• Explore the local food and fish…

What's Included
  • Professional English speaking licensed and gourmet local guide
  • Food sampling at 9 stops with multiple foods at each place
  • Five traditional local drinks
  • Tickets for public ferry on the Bosphorus strait
  • Tipping at restaurants
  • Lunch and snacks
  • Tea and coffee
  • Kokoreç, Tantuni, stuffed zucchini flower, lahmacun
  • Pastrami, pickled vegetables,…
What's Not Included
  • Anything not mention in included section
  • Tipping to the guide. ( recommended amount 10-20 USD per person)
  • No vegetarian food options at 2 of the food stops.
  • No vegan food options at 4-5 of the food options
Additional Information

Discover the culinary wonders of Istanbul as you explore two continents in a single evening. This guided food tour offers a taste of the city’s rich history and lively neighborhoods, allowing you to enjoy Turkey’s finest dishes on both the European and Asian sides. Relish dinner in Asia and indulge in desserts in Europe, while your local guide reveals…

Location
Karaköy Pier
Rıhtım Caddesi
Please meet your guide at 6pm ( 18:00) at the entry of the Karakoy İskelesi ( Karakoy pier ) on the right side of the entry to pier under the yellow sign “ Karakoy İskelesi “ Our guide will come to you and will ask if you are waiting for the tour.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Elizabeth_e
Mar 17, 2026
Burak was a wonderful... - Burak was a wonderful guide and the variety of food was amazing. Well worth the time and cost. Mostly on the Asian side of the city which gets you away from traditional tourist side.
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Emma_i
Mar 13, 2026
Excellent tour with... - Excellent tour with Burak, food was excellent with some that I never would have tried and tje best donner meat I have ever had. Burak was extremely knowledgeable giving us plenty of recommendations, I would recommend bith this tour and Burak as a guide.
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Jojoococo
Feb 27, 2026
Peek experience for our trip - What an experience! From meeting Burak at the pier early we started a whirlwind tour of the history of Istanbul, cultural influences, local insight, travel tips... And that was all before taking a bite! Burak had so much knowledge and best of all delivered it with an easy manner and a splattering of humour! The food was so different; from lamb sandwich to pickles to local goat and sheep cheese wrapped in pastrami. Served with local tips on what to drink for digestion. If you're nervous to enter a food shop for fear of not knowing what to ask for this tour is for you. Advice on what's best from the local. Thanks so much Burak, we'll be back!
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Michele_h
Jan 21, 2026
Definitely Do This - We had a great time! Highly recommend. Did this tour first day and it immersed us in the culture to help us navigate the rest of our vacation.
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Gabrielbw2732iz
Jan 8, 2026
Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations - We had a great time with Burak, absolute pleasure learning about food,culture, history. We felt right out of Anthony Bourdain’s No reservations. We did the tour the first evening to explore a bit and get advice for what to do and Burak didn’t disappoint. He gave us recommendations and suggestions for what to do and how to do it. Can’t recommend the night tour enough.
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Heidi_b
Dec 30, 2025
A great food tour - make sure you are hungry! - A great way to eat like a local! 9 stops to try a wide variety of food and drinks, with a great guide - Burak - who gave us the history of Istanbul as well as the origins of the food we ate. Don’t eat much during the day as you will want to leave room for all of the food!
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John_m
Dec 29, 2025
Istanbul for foodies! - Our guide was very thoughtful, knowledgeable and friendly. Be prepared for a wide range of new food experiences!
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Adrian_b
Nov 17, 2025
We had an amazing food... - We had an amazing food tour in Istanbul with Salih — he was super friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience fun and easy. We tried some incredible local dishes, including a delicious lamb intestine sandwich (I can’t remember the name though), Turkish coffee, and probably one of the best desserts I’ve had in knafeh. Highly recommend this tour if you’re a foodie!
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Jenno410
Nov 13, 2025
Excellent food tour - Burka was an excellent guide and the food was incredible. We were out of the touristy area and got to experience a completely different part of the city than the highlights/other tours. Plenty of food, more than we could eat. And a great experience.
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R4496ehandreww
Mar 21, 2026
Little food - poor value for money. - We wre the only ones on the tour but it went ahead. Guide was very professional and helpful but the tour was a huge disappointment. There was very little food! Very poor value for money - I would not recommend.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).