13 Best Food Tours in Turkiye

1.European and Asian Side Guided Foodie Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,038 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $135Our pick

Spend 5.5 hours eating across Istanbul with an English-speaking guide such as Sinan, Selen, Tunç, or Bahri. Start near the Spice Bazaar, then cross the Bosphorus by ferry for snacks, lunch, coffee, baklava, and dondurma in Kadıköy and Moda. Expect 8 to 9 food stops, four local drinks, and plenty of walking.

“The food tour in Istanbul is an absolute must! If you love eating and enjoy trying new things, you’ll be in food heaven. Sinan has a great talent for storytelling and effortlessly combines food culture with history and everyday life in Istanbul. Informative, delicious, and full of charm – an experience you won’t forget.”

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2.Turkish Food Night and Rooftop Experience Istanbul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 666 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $77Top rated

Spend about three hours and 15 minutes tasting Turkish street food, sweets, tea, coffee, and a generous kebab dinner. Meet in Sirkeci, ride by private van to a Süleymaniye rooftop, then eat at a nearly 140-year-old family restaurant in Kadınlar Pazarı. Guides may include Şule, Zeynep, Eylül, Bilal, or Alara.

“We had Zey as our guide and she was probably the best part of this whole experience! She was so warm and fun, and very knowledgable about the city. It was a great experience with great food - we especially liked the dinner. The only minor ding I would give this experience is that the ambiance at the dinner restaurant is not the best, but overall would recommend!”

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3.Guided Food Tour with Ferry Ride and Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 600 reviews · from $131

Spend six hours eating across Istanbul with an English-speaking guide such as Binnur, Önder, Burak, or Salih. Start near the Spice Bazaar, then cross to Kadıköy for markets, kebap, mussels, and fish sandwiches before returning to Karaköy for künefe, ice cream, and Turkish coffee. Expect 20 samples, five local drinks, and plenty of walking.

“We were able to try so many different foods we had never had & wouldn’t have known about if it wasn’t for the tour. We learned so much about Istanbul history too. Loved our experience!”

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4.Turkish Food Night and Rooftop Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 569 reviews · 3 hours · from $69Best value

Meet at Sirkeci Train Station for street snacks, rooftop tea or coffee in Suleymaniye, and a generous dinner of 10-plus Turkish dishes in a 130-year-old Fatih restaurant. Guides such as Şule, Zeynep, Eylül, and Bilal explain the food and city. Transport and hotel-area drop-off are included.

“It was really fun and we learned so much. Our guide was so passionate and knowledgeable and most importantly the food was amazing.”

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5.Two Markets, Two Continents with Culinary Backstreets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 479 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $145

Spend about six and a half hours eating across Istanbul’s European and Asian sides. With a group capped at seven, your guide leads you through Karaköy, across the Bosphorus, through Kadıköy Çarşı, and toward Moda. Expect two meals, snacks, hot drinks, local history, coffee, and plenty of walking.

“Ein wundervoller Tag, Esin hat es mit ihrer herzlichen und beschützenden Art, zu einem Erlebnis gemacht, an das ich immer wieder gerne erinnern werde!! Die Gruppe hatte eine angenehme Größe, und in meinem Fall sofort wie eine kleine Familie!! Esin wurde überall auf der Tour herzlich begrüßt, dadurch fühlte man sich auch richtig wohl und willkommen!! Kurz gesagt, ihr werdet diese Tour sicher nicht bereuen!!”

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6.The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Istanbul: The 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 462 reviews · from $192

Walk from Cihangir toward Karaköy with a private local foodie guide, stopping for 10 Turkish food and drink tastings. Expect classics such as Turkish delight, dürüm, kebabs, ayran, mussels, pickles, coffee, and regional sweets, plus stories at Çiçek Pasajı, Avrupa Pasajı, and Ağа Hamamı. Dietary alternatives are available with advance notice.

“Great, friendly guide (Dilek Orubegarcia) that was knowledgeable about EVERYTHING, not just local food.”

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7.Istanbul Food Tour – History and Culture of Turkish Culinary

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 265 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $127

Walk from Galata Bridge through Beyoğlu, İstiklal Street, and Çiçek Pasajı while sampling Turkish meze, mussels, tantuni, baklava, coffee, and more. Guides such as Erol, Gamze, and Tolga explain the food, neighborhoods, and customs in a small group. The tour ends at Taksim Square.

“We had a wonderful time on this tour with Gamze. She was extremely pleasant and knowledgeable. She introduced us to delicious foods representing major regions of Turkey. Would do it again without hesitation!”

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8.Istanbul Kadikoy Food Tour with 12+ Local Delicacies Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 247 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $100

Explore Istanbul’s Asian-side Kadıköy with a local English-speaking guide such as Melis or Jeremy. Over 3 to 3.5 hours, taste Turkish breakfast, menemen, muhlama, pide, lahmacun, baklava, tea, coffee, wine, ayran, and a secret dish while learning about food, culture, and neighborhood life.

“One of the best food tours we've had so far. Melis was extremely knowledgeable and she made it fun. 3 hours went by so quickly!”

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9.Istanbul Traditional Food Tour with Dinner on Off-Touristy-Path

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 230 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $139

Start at Karakoy Pier at 6 pm, cross the Bosphorus by public ferry, and eat your way through Kadikoy market before returning to Europe for kebabs, meze, kunefe, and Turkish ice cream. Guides such as Burak and Salih explain the food and city as you go. Expect a full dinner, not a few token bites.

“This is such a great tour! It is so fun to touch both sides of Istanbul and explore the food culture of each. We took the 6:00 tour so we could experience the ferry at night to see beautiful Istanbul from the water at night. The tour guide was great, the ferries were very well run and efficient. The food stops were excellent and, of course, so much food! We ate and ate! We were with another family and had such a good time enjoying their company as well. This tour is well worth it!”

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10.Private Turkish Cuisine Cooking Class with Local Moms

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Meet a local host in Beşiktaş for a three-hour Turkish cooking class in a real home. With hosts such as Nuran, Özge, Kevser, or Rojda, you may prepare dolma, börek, meze, salads, soup, or breakfast dishes, then eat together. Menus can be adjusted for dietary needs, and groups are limited to eight people.

“Two grandparents and a 13 year old grandson had a wonderful time learning to cook a Turkish breakfast in Nuran‘s home. She was so friendly and made sure our grandson was engaged in all the activities! He LOVED it….as did his grandparents! A great way to ‘see into’ traditional Turkish life after 2 day of visiting Grand Mosques and Palaces!”

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11.Private Guided Food Tour with 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 49 reviews · 3 hours · from $117

Meet your English-speaking host at Espresso Lab Cihangir for three hours of private food tasting. Try 10 Turkish dishes, sweets, and drinks, including dürüm and Turkish delight, while walking between city highlights. Guides such as Emre, Ayse, Faruk, and Deniz also share food traditions, local life, and Istanbul history. Vegetarian options are available.

“Ayse was a fantastic guide. We had easy and informative conversation about the food, the people, culture and history. We thoroughly enjoyed the 3-4 hours walking, talking, laughing, tasting our way around the new city and the port areas of Istanbul.”

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12.Turkish Food Tour in Kadikoy Across the Bosphorus

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 33 reviews · 3 hours

Take a commuter ferry from Eminönü to Kadıköy, then follow a local guide through markets, shops, and neighborhood eateries. Sample meze, baklava, simit, tea, cheese, olives, pastrami, Turkish delight, and more. Guides have included Murat, Hulia, Çiğdem, and Çetin. The private tour lasts three hours and includes ferry tickets.

“With our guide Mustafa, we enjoyed learning about Turkish foods and tasting dishes we would have never tried otherwise. Mustafa also shared many fun facts about Turkish food and culture. We went out of the tourist places to eat in typical eateries where the locals go, allowing us to dive into the Turkish way of life. Enjoyed every moment.”

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13.Learn Turkish Cuisine from a Local Mom

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $102

Spend three hours in a Beşiktaş home cooking Turkish food with a local mom and her family. You may prepare dolma, börek, mezes, and other regional dishes, then sit down for a shared meal. Hosts include Nuran and, on some visits, Baver and his mother. Groups are capped at eight, with English and Turkish spoken.

“This was an amazing welcome to Istanbul and a really cool authentic experience! Lovely people, and delicious food! Strongly recommend :)”

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