Half-Day Istanbul Private Food Tour & Culinary Experience
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Half-Day Istanbul Private Food Tour & Culinary Experience
By Guided Istanbul Tours
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Ages 0-120
Duration: 4h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Private guide
- Samples to taste and drink
- Water
- Transportation (public transportation)
- Entry/Admission - Bosphorus Strait
What's not included- Personal expenses
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Guests will be met at their hotels or a meeting point can be set by talking to our team.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Istanbul Port Authority, Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, Rıhtım Cd. No:33, 34427 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 11522P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 11522P2
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- 29MariaR290 contributionsIstanbul highlights - One day stop over - Private TourWe were fortunate to have Fatma Selvi as our guide. It was a private 7 hour tour, just my husband and I. Fatma was super knowledgeable, totally focused on what we wanted to achieve and masterful in helping us navigate some seriously unfriendly weather. She made sure we saw the key sites (The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, etc.), in the time and energy we had available. We'd just come off a 10 hour plane ride. She took us to some wonderful retailers at the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Market that we couldn't have sourced on our own. She chose a wonderful restaurant where we experienced some local delicacies. As a result, we experienced some of the amazing sites and generosity and warmth of the people of Istanbul.Written 11 February 2025
- mystiquen_identity0 contributionsAwesome Istanbul Tour, Highly Recommend !!!Kemal our tour guide was professional and knowledgeable. We appreciate the background he provided to the sites we toured. Definitely will ask for him if we tour Istanbul again.Written 11 February 2025
- Flowereuseee0 contributionsBest GuideNuman Tasdogan was an amazing tour guide, he was very friendly, professional and positive. He made the whole trip amazing by his knowledge and professionalism. i highly recommend booking with him. You will enjoy turkey more.Written 11 February 2025
- Derek B0 contributionsFatma Selvi was an amazing guideWe are two couples who have traveled extensively. We were all delighted by Fatma's positive energy, clear communication and helpfulness. We toured the highlights: Blue Mosque, Topkapi, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern and the Grand Bazaar. We had a great lunch spot and she gave us suggestions for our remaining days in Istanbul with a follow up note via Whatsapp recounting our options. Highly recommend her.Written 10 February 2025
- N2948SUdonnah0 contributionsAn amazing tour thanks to our guideWe had the best tour in Instanbul thanks to our tour guide, Numan Tasgoden. He is knowledgeable, experienced and I highly recommend him. We didn’t have a lot of time and he organized our days accordingly. We saw all the important sights we wanted to see and we never felt rushed. He provided us with the history and current facts. He is passionate about his work.Written 10 February 2025
- Jooha H0 contributionsTwo day private tour in Istanbul.Came in February. Weather was a bit chilly with some rain. Our tour guide, Hakan, was fantastic. Extremely knowledgeable and personable. We did a two day private tour. He tailored the tour to our interests. First day we had an all-day tour of the old city area including Hagia Sophia, Highlights of Topkapi Palace Museum, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and the Grand Bazaar. Second day included Dolmabahce Palace, Spice Market, Basilica Cistern, Cicek Passage, Taksim Square with Istiklal Street. Highly recommend. Bring comfortable shoes!Written 9 February 2025
- vckgian0 contributionsTo do 100%We had a wonderful day with our tour guide Merve. She was very knowledgeable, professional but at the same time friendly and warm. Totally recommend! 💪🏻Written 8 February 2025
- 594rudyy0 contributionsFatma is the best guide ever in IstanbulFatma was our guide and she was by far the best guide ever. If you have the opportunity to go with her you will definitely not be disappointed. She really went above and beyond for us in every way. Such a great experience despite the cold and rain.Written 8 February 2025
- Q4316MGjanel0 contributionsWalking and laughing in the rain and cold in Istanbul.The weather was cold and rainy, but with Umran as my guide and companion, I had a great time. She was very knowledgeable, easy to ask questions and was very adaptable to me and my timeline. It was a very full and wonderful two days with lots of walking and laughing. I would recommend Umran and request her for any traveling friends and family visiting Istanbul.Written 8 February 2025
- monicaaK9309QE0 contributionsWowBy far the best tour we’ve ever taken. Fatma was very knowledgeable about the rich history and culture here. Very attentive to the pace we wanted to move at as there was a lot of walking. 12/10 recommend!Written 7 February 2025
- dkskwhite0 contributionsAmazing 1 day tour of the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar.My husband and I did the 1-day Best of Istanbul private tour and had Merve as our guide. She was wonderful, knowledgeable and we never felt rushed or hurried to the next sight. We covered the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the grand Bazaar. Merve was very easy to talk to and told us a lot about life in Istanbul. We had lunch at a local Turkish restaurant and everything was delicious. Thank you Merve for making our 1 day tour such a memorable one.Written 6 February 2025
- amjadk4780 contributionsFantastic 1 day tour with OzanOzan was a fantastic guide for our 1 day tour. Very knowledgeable, very easy going, and very flexible with the plan for the day. His local connections were able to connect us with local merchants selling products we were interested in purchasing. Thank you again Ozan!Written 6 February 2025
- 712katelynp0 contributionsFantastic Tour!!We did the 1 day walking tour. Kamal was a wonderful guide! He was extremely knowledgeable, and could answer all our questions without fail. He was also very patient and considerate of my personal condition (having to walk slowly and take multiple breaks). I like that there is a level of independence about the tour, and we have some time to be able to browse certain areas after having learned the history. I like how close all of the sites were to eachother, it made it easy to get from one site to another with ease, regardless of the weather and your personal level of fitness. Highly recommend!Written 6 February 2025
- Tourist3053440 contributionsExcellent Experience in Istanbul with AhmetWe spent two days touring Istanbul with Ahmet on a private tour. The first day was entirely on foot, and the second day we used public transportation, so there’s no need to book additional transfers. We had a great time—Ahmet is very polite and respectful, and he was really engaging with our children, who are between 15 and 19 years old. He speaks perfect Spanish, which made the experience even more enjoyable. We left Istanbul with wonderful memories thanks to him. Highly recommended!Written 5 February 2025
- GoPlaces7011050 contributionsSightseeing in IstanbulKamel took us to several sights in Istanbul. He gave us lots of information on the tour and we thoroughly enjoyed our day with Kamel. I’d highly recommend Kamel as a guide for your sightseeing trip of Istanbul.Written 5 February 2025
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Fritz B
4 contributions
The food tour in Istanbul was a terrific way to experience local culture. Our guide, Pinar, is a Turkish native and lived in the city. She guided us to neighborhoods we wouldn’t have seen, all while tasting local foods from savory to sweet! The private one-on-one time allowed us to have great conversations about Turkish life, history, and, obviously, food. We had a blast and highly recommend—especially if you get a guide as caring and thoughtful as Pinar. Best of all, I can know boastfully tell people I ate in Europe and in Asia all within the same afternoon.
Written 15 July 2024
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Emily K
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia12 contributions
Gamze was a fantastic guide. She showed us around a number of the foodie sites in Istanbul. Gamze has so much knowledge about the city’s history and she is very passionate, not just about food but about Turkey overall. In terms of food we tried so many things - sesame bagel, profiteroles, Turkish coffee, tea, salads, stuffed mussels, Turkish delight of many varieties and so so much more. We couldn’t recommend this experience enough.
Written 30 June 2022
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Joseph D
2 contributions
Oct 2022
Kemal exceeded our expectations and deserves special thanks. He immediately put us at ease with his friendly, welcoming personality.
He provided a wealth of information on local customs and traditions associated with the food we enjoyed from why Turkish tea is served in a tulip-shaped glass to the history behind a famous baklava bakery. This was a private tour and we enjoyed soup, excellent bread & kebabs, Turkish pizza and more, served in small cafes and shops frequented by locals.
A great storyteller, Kemal never hesitated to patiently answer our questions with a smile and an occasional brief history lesson. And we were particularly impressed with his genuine pride in his country.
Bottom line, Kemal's knowledge of the history of Turkish food and related historical events made this a tour to remember.
He provided a wealth of information on local customs and traditions associated with the food we enjoyed from why Turkish tea is served in a tulip-shaped glass to the history behind a famous baklava bakery. This was a private tour and we enjoyed soup, excellent bread & kebabs, Turkish pizza and more, served in small cafes and shops frequented by locals.
A great storyteller, Kemal never hesitated to patiently answer our questions with a smile and an occasional brief history lesson. And we were particularly impressed with his genuine pride in his country.
Bottom line, Kemal's knowledge of the history of Turkish food and related historical events made this a tour to remember.
Written 29 October 2022
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jun z
12 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
Gamze our tour guide is the perfect companion for this experience. A foodie herself, she brought us to the tastiest food restaurants around Istanbul.
We had so much food we almost couldn't walk back going home.
Gamze was very knowlegdeable not only about the food but everything about Istanbul as well. She's always smiling & has a wonderful personality.
If you would like to experience the gastronomic delights of Istanbul book this tour & make sure you specify Gamze
We had so much food we almost couldn't walk back going home.
Gamze was very knowlegdeable not only about the food but everything about Istanbul as well. She's always smiling & has a wonderful personality.
If you would like to experience the gastronomic delights of Istanbul book this tour & make sure you specify Gamze
Written 8 November 2022
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ManlalakbayAko
5 contributions
Sept 2023 • Solo
My guide Kerim was fantastic! He knew real Istanbul food, culture and history. We ended up with a couple extra hours just walking around, simply because there was so much more to see, and taste, and experience! Not your usual touristy gig. Highly recommended!!
Written 8 September 2023
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ShariLKB
Newport, KY25 contributions
With Atahan as our guide, we had a wonderful day exploring Istanbul! From the Rustem Pasha Mosque in Eminou, to the Spice Market, the ferry to Kadikoy and back to Karakoy with great food all along the way! Atahan offered many foods we’d be reluctant to try on our own, but were delighted to find that we enjoyed! Very flexible in adapting to our interested and time frame. Great way to spend my birthday! Highly recommend this tour with him!
Written 27 September 2024
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Tatiana K
United States3 contributions
May 2022
We had an unforgettable private food tour with Ugur! We tasted the traditional Turkish food in the very heart of Istanbul. I would recommend Ugur. He speaks perfect English and was able to answer all our questions about the food and traditions. He was very accommodating and considerate of our requests. One of the best touring experiences of my life. We will definitely book a tour on the Asian side once back to Istanbul.
Written 23 May 2022
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Amanda T
Adelaide, Australia4 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
Emre was our guide. Very enthusiastic and passionate about his city. Flexible and adapted the tour to us and what we had already done in Istanbul. Took us to some fabulous eateries, and gave us the opportunity to try some more unusual food offerings. Thank you!
Written 15 May 2023
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Rebecca W
8 contributions
What an amazing opportunity we had spending the day with Burak touring Istanbul and tasting some delicious new food and drink! We chose this food tour with the desire to dive deep into the culture and to be able to experience Istanbul through the eyes of a local, and Burak exceeded our expectations! We were expertly guided through the city using public transportation and then the ferry and then walking from place to place as we sampled some of the best food and drink! Burak is so knowledgeable about the history of this ancient city and he knew the best places to get the best food. The pizza was my favorite! The Turkish coffee was very good too. Burak speaks very good English and was so engaging and kind and truly made this the best day! We did a lot of walking but it was not overwhelming at all. We ended the tour with some cold, Turkish beer and great conversation. Burak was so warm and welcoming and he made us feel like family that day. We are eager to revisit Istanbul to explore some more and to see our new friend Burak.
Written 22 June 2024
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Lee J
4 contributions
Was a really good tour Emre was a great host who had a lot of knowledge we all learned loads of interesting facts . I would highly recommend using them
Written 29 February 2024
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