Turkish Food Night and Rooftop Experience: Dive into the local culture and cuisine of Istanbul
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48 Ratings
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Immerse yourself in the local culture and cuisine of Istanbul with a Turkish Food Night and Rooftop Experience. Enjoy stunning views, try over 10 different Turkish dishes, and make new friends!
Duration: 3 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sirkeci - We will meet at 6:30 PMin old city of Istanbul, in front of Sirkeci Tram Station/Orient Express

We will show you some hidden spots in old Istanbul and try some street foods.

Our private car will pick up us, we will get away from the touristic spot to an amazing rooftop.

We will drink some tea, coffee and other Turkish beverage.

  • Süleymaniye - Enjoy the beautiful Istanbul view at a rooftop and drink some tea, coffee and salep.

After having our drink, we will have our private transfer and we will go to a restaurant which is almost 130 years old!

  • Kadinlar Pazari - We will go to a restaurant which is almost 130 years old!

You will have a chance to eat Turkish kebabs with vegetarian tapas. This is a restaurant for mainly locals. Dinner will be followed by dessert and we will do the closing with Turkish coffee :) You will have a chance to try more than 10 different Turkish food including soup, starter mezes, kebabs, deserts and soft drinks.

This is a tour to hang out with locals, experience the local part of Istanbul and last but not least meet with a group of fun people!

We will also drop you to a close area to your hotel by our private transfer.

Notes:

  • Vegetarian or gluten free option is available, please send us a message after reservation. (10 types of Turkish style vegeterian mezes)

  • Taksim Square - Our car will drop you of close to your hotel.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Tea and coffee
  • Dinner
What's Not Included
  • YOU WILL NOT PAY ANY EXTRA.
Additional Information

My colleagues Kübra and Hasan and I have organized this tour! We’ll rendezvous at Sirkeci at 19.00, from where I’ll lead you to some of Istanbul’s less known locales. We’ll refresh ourselves with tea or coffee on a charming rooftop, boasting spectacular views of Istanbul!!!

Following our beverage break, private transportation will whisk us away from the tourist hotspot to a restaurant brimming with history, having stood for almost 130 years!

Here, you’ll have the opportunity to indulge in Turkish kebabs complemented by vegetarian tapas. This establishment primarily caters to the local populace. Our meal will be rounded off with dessert and concluded with a cup of Turkish coffee :) Prepare your palate for the exploration of more than 10 Turkish dishes, spanning soup, appetizer mezes, kebabs, desserts, and non-alcoholic beverages.

Consider this tour an invitation to mingle with locals, uncover the less touristy parts of Istanbul, and most importantly, have a blast with a lively group of people!

Location
Istanbul Railway Museum
Its in front of Sirkeci Tram Station, we will contact you for exact location.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Harrydd8477vu
Apr 25, 2024
Good times - All the food was amazing and a great setting. Berna was a fantastic host with lots of interesting stories and local knowledge. Would reccommend!
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Alex_n
Apr 23, 2024
Great Experience - Zeynep was an amazing guide on this tour! She wrote very clear instructions via WhatsApp prior to the tour, and was very friendly and knowledgeable about the food we were tasting. The restaurants she took us to were all fantastic and she was a very friendly and welcoming person. Definitely recommend!
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Karen_b
Apr 18, 2024
Brillant - Our guide was brillant! Informative, funny. Loved the food stops. He was also helpful ensuring the rest of our stay was spent wisely. We had to whatsapp when we are got back to our accommodation safely. I'm just so sorry I never meet him on my 1st day of arrival.
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Eduardosaln
Apr 16, 2024
Great Hosts and amazing dinner !! - Amazing experience!! Our hosts Alp and Zeynep were very knowledgeable and provided a lot of history and information about the city!! Food was also amazing !!
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Vidya_k
Apr 9, 2024
Great experience - Alp, our guide was truly awesome. He kept us entertained throughout with lot of trivia about the Istanbul, its history, origin of various food etc. It was an amazing evening and I would highly recommend him and his group. Thank you
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Cailyn_h
Apr 8, 2024
Turkish Culinary Adventure - Zeynep and Sule hosted an unforgettable Turkish Food Night and Rooftop Experience that exceeded all expectations. Their warmth and conversational skills truly brought the group together, making everyone feel welcome and engaged. As we explored different parts of the city, Zeynep and Sule shared insider knowledge about hidden gems and cool spots to see, adding an extra layer of excitement to the evening. The culinary experience was a highlight, featuring delightful Turkish tea, delicious sweets, and what I can confidently call the best dinner I’ve ever had. As a solo traveler, this experience was particularly special as it provided an opportunity for meaningful human interaction in a new city. I can imagine this experience would be equally fantastic for groups looking for a fun and immersive way to explore Turkish cuisine and culture. I highly recommend joining Zeynep and Sule for an evening you won’t forget!
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Luigi_v
Apr 7, 2024
Great Turkish night - Zeynep was amazing we had the best time! The rooftop had an amazing view and the restaurant was unique and with very tasty traditional food. Definitely recommend it
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Alan_j
Apr 7, 2024
Great food, great guide, great time - We had a great guide, along with excellent food and varied program and places we visited. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Adityapratap_s
Apr 6, 2024
Great Experience! - We were a group of 4 friends and we all enjoyed the experience. One of my friends is vegetarian and he also had many of the food items to eat (so vegetarian people need not worry). Our hosts Nazli and Beyza were super awesome! They were friendly and shared lots of interesting backstory about the foods that we ate.
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Eva_s
Mar 13, 2024
Exquisite dinner, views and hosts - Not to be missed: the rooftop terrace views over Istanbul at night, the incredible dinner was our best meal in Istanbul and the hospitality of our hosts/guides.
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