Private Istanbul Tour
Istanbul Food Tour
Eat your way across the city, guided by someone who truly knows where to go.
Istanbul is one of the world's great food cities. On this private food tour your guide leads you to the bakeries, market stalls, family restaurants and sweet shops they return to themselves, telling the stories behind each dish as you taste your way through the city.
It is relaxed, generous and completely yours: we follow your appetite and your curiosity, crossing from Europe to Asia by ferry, stopping as long as you like wherever something is worth staying for.
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What You'll Experience
Highlights
Turkish Breakfast
The legendary spread — cheeses, olives, honey & kaymak, simit (Turkish bagel), borek and tea — the right way to begin.
Street Classics
Balik ekmek (fish wrap), midye (mussel) and kokorec, tasted where the locals actually queue.
Sweet Treats
Baklava and Turkish ice cream, paired with proper Turkish coffee.
Ferry to Asia
Cross the Bosphorus from Europe to the Asian side, where the second half of the day is waiting.
Local Markets
Wander through the lively Kadikoy fish market and sample some lovely dried fruits and nuts along the way.
Family-Run Restaurants
On the Asian side: traditional Turkish home-cooked restaurants serving slow-cooked dishes locals love, with plenty of vegetarian and vegan choices, and an authentic kebab restaurant run by masters who have perfected a single dish over decades.
Included
What's Included
- Fully private food tour for your group only
- Licensed, English-speaking local guide and food host
- All tastings along the route (come hungry)
- Non-alcoholic beverages with your tastings
- Ferry ride from Europe to Asia and return
- Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options happily accommodated
- Transparent pricing agreed in advance — no hidden costs
Good to Know
Frequently Asked
Can you cater to vegetarians, gluten-free diets or allergies?
Yes. Turkish cuisine is wonderfully vegetable-forward, and we tailor every stop to vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or allergy needs — a gluten-free option is available on our food tour, so just tell us in advance.
Is the Istanbul food tour on the European or Asian side?
Both. Our private Istanbul food tour covers both the European and Asian sides of the city, with a scenic ferry ride across the Bosphorus connecting the two. You taste your way through favourite spots on each side, including the Asian-side food district of Kadikoy.
Is alcohol included in the food tour?
No, alcohol is not included in the price of the tour. Our private Istanbul food tour focuses on local food and tastings, but alcoholic drinks such as raki, local wine or beer are available to purchase at certain stops along the way if you wish.
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