15 Best Istanbul Food Tours

“Bahri was amazing. Knowledgeable. Made the tour enjoyable and interesting. We tried so many interesting local foods that we would not have on our own. And we would consider ourselves adventurous eaters. We just wouldn't have found them on our own. Thank you for a…”

“Önder was great throughout. He provided lots of information about the traditional Turkish dishes sampled on the tour as well as made lots of great recommendations along the way. Highly recommend”

“Must do if you are coming to Istanbul! Sule was a great guide, we tried so many delicious foods and saw a great view of the city. A highlight of the trip, would highly recommend.”

“Eylül was a fantastic guide: patient, accommodating and passionate about her country. She explained each dish really well: where it came from, how it was made, how to eat it etc… the tour included a night view of Sulimaniye mosque from a roof top and…”

“This was an outstanding immersive experience into real Turkish food and culture. Burak our guide took us away from the tourist Istanbul to the places in which locals eat and relax. He gave our small group expert insights into Turkish history and foods. The ferry…”

“Our guide, Tolga, met us just shortly before the appointed time. Tolga was a wealth of information regarding the food we consumed and local sights. He was truly a great guide. He led us through alleyways, main streets, and side streets to alloRead more”

“This is one of the best tours we have experienced! It’s very unique! Our guide, Tolga, was extremely knowledgeable, patient, and kind. He introduced us to areas and excellent restaurants that we would not have tried on our own. He went out of his way…”

“The tour is on the Asia side of the Bosphorus which gives you a different vibe than the European side. Jeremy was our guide and he was very friendly and knowledgeable. The food was great.”

“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.”

“Armagan was an excellent tour guide and really showed us around Istanbul like a local. We love to take walking food tours to experience the city’s culture, food, and history. We took the tram, the ferry, and walked about 4 miles. She went out of…”

“Very informative and well rounded tour! Önder was incredible, sharing information about the history of the foods we tried and the development of Istanbul over the centuries! It was great to take the ferry to both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul. Easily one…”

“Didi was helpful in accomplishing a personal errand by communicating with a vendor for us. The places we were taken to were varied and tasty.”

“Melis provided a fun and informative tour. The food stops were excellent. Her extensive knowledge of the area, the city of Istanbul and Turkish customs in general added a much appreciated layer to our experience. Thank you.”

“Emre was amazing! This was more than just a food tour - he shared lots of historical information and fun facts about the areas we were exploring in between restaurants so it was almost like a food tour mixed with a walking city tour. Exceeded…”

“This tour was outstanding. Erol did a great job of introducing us to great Turkish food. Highly recommended for foodies or people looking to avoid the typical tourist eateries.”