Food Tour in Istanbul with Local Guide
At a glance
Food Tour in Istanbul with Local Guide is a 4h – 5h small-group experience in Istanbul, Turkey, operated by Local guide. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 41 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $140 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Cost of food, non-alcoholic drinks and water, Public transportation fees., 6 unique and different eateries and restaurants. Multiple tastings at some of those.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 8 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 4 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 4h – 5h
- Group
- Small group, up to 8 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
This tour is given by a food and history enthusiast local tour guide of Istanbul. Restaurants where we eat are all old restaurants which are preferred by locals mostly (not touristic) and serve very delicious centuries old recipes.You will have a chance to discover Istanbul’s European and Asian sides while admiring mind blowing tastes of local and street foods.Amount of food and number of options will definitely be more than enough and tour will meet your expectations!You will be in good hands!
You will meet your tour guide at meeting point in the morning and start your tasting.Please be sure to come hungry. You will have a day of feasting ahead of you.You will have a chance to see most famous two food markets in Istanbul where you can see traditional commercial food life of Istanbulites.You be on two different continents in one day and cross the narrowest natural channel of the world.
What's included
What's included
- Cost of food, non-alcoholic drinks and water
- Public transportation fees.
- 6 unique and different eateries and restaurants. Multiple tastings at some of those
- Your English speaking tour guide
Not included
- Gratuities (suggested)
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 30m
This is the second oldest covered bazaar in ıstanbul and mainly for food.There we will see variety of spices and taste best Turkish delights of the city.
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Stop 2 · 25m
As the tour is offering tastes of two continents we should take a public ferry(transportation fees are included tour) we cross the narrowest channel of the world on the way to Asian side of İstanbul.
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Stop 3
This where we get off the boat after arriving Kadıköy where we will see another food market of istanbul and eat best local restaurants of city.
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Stop 4 · 45m
This we we come back after Kadıköy stop and go to the best baklava shop in istanbul and end the tour.
Meeting point
This is very well known and a big hotel in Sirkeci district and 200 meters aways from Spice market.If you want to use public transport to get there you should use T1 and drop atoff sirkeci station.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travellers who has food alergics.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Food Tour in Istanbul with Local Guide take?
The experience lasts about 4h – 5h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $140 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Cost of food, non-alcoholic drinks and water; Public transportation fees.; 6 unique and different eateries and restaurants. Multiple tastings at some of those; Your English speaking tour guide.
Where does it start?
This is very well known and a big hotel in Sirkeci district and 200 meters aways from Spice market.If you want to use public transport to get there you should use T1 and drop atoff sirkeci station.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 41 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Istanbul.
