Food tours in Istanbul
Guided food walks that eat their way through a neighbourhood: markets, street food, tapas bars and family-run kitchens, with the history that explains each dish.
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Compare at a glance
Prices run from £71 to £229 per person. 7 of 7 are private or small-group tours (12 people or fewer). Select a tour name for meeting point, stops and what's included.
| Tour | Duration | Group | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Taste of Two Continents Food Tour - Spice Market & Ferry | 5.5 hours | Up to 10 | £103 | 5.0 (3,757) |
| Istanbul Kadikoy Food Tour with 12+ Local Delicacies Tastings | 3 hours – 3.5 hours | Up to 12 | £71 | 4.9 (266) |
| Culinary Backstreets of the Bazaar Quarter | 5.5 hours | Up to 7 | £115 | 5.0 (144) |
| Istanbul Guided Street Food Tour Around European and Asian Sides | 5–6 hours | Up to 10 | £98 | 5.0 (255) |
| Private and Guided Istanbul Food Tour: Taste of Istanbul | 5–6 hours | Private | £229 | 5.0 (208) |
| Istanbul Food Tour - History and Culture of Turkish Culinary | 3.5 hours | Up to 8 | £90 | 4.9 (288) |
| Istanbul Traditional Food Tour with Dinner on Off-Touristy-Path | See tour page | Up to 10 | £98 | 4.9 (258) |
Istanbul Taste of Two Continents Food Tour - Spice Market & Ferry (opens Viator in a new tab)
A food tour on both sides of the Bosphorus: breakfast in the Old City, the Spice Bazaar, then a ferry to Asia. Tour details: Istanbul Taste of Two Continents Food Tour - Spice Market & Ferry
Guided in English
From £103Free cancellation
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Istanbul Kadikoy Food Tour with 12+ Local Delicacies Tastings (opens Viator in a new tab)
A food walk through Kadıköy's market streets on the Asian side, with twelve or more tastings. Tour details: Istanbul Kadikoy Food Tour with 12+ Local Delicacies Tastings
Guided in English
From £71Free cancellation
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Culinary Backstreets of the Bazaar Quarter (opens Viator in a new tab)
A food walk through the old hans, workshops and small eateries around the Grand Bazaar. Tour details: Culinary Backstreets of the Bazaar Quarter
Guided in English
From £115Free cancellation
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Istanbul Guided Street Food Tour Around European and Asian Sides (opens Viator in a new tab)
A street-food walk on both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul. Tour details: Istanbul Guided Street Food Tour Around European and Asian Sides
Guided in English
From £98Free cancellation
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Private and Guided Istanbul Food Tour: Taste of Istanbul (opens Viator in a new tab)
A private food walk through Istanbul. Tour details: Private and Guided Istanbul Food Tour: Taste of Istanbul
Guided in English
From £229
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Istanbul Food Tour - History and Culture of Turkish Culinary (opens Viator in a new tab)
A food walk through Istanbul's history and culinary culture. Tour details: Istanbul Food Tour - History and Culture of Turkish Culinary
Guided in English, Spanish
From £90Free cancellation
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Istanbul Traditional Food Tour with Dinner on Off-Touristy-Path (opens Viator in a new tab)
A food walk through Istanbul's less touristy streets, ending with dinner. Tour details: Istanbul Traditional Food Tour with Dinner on Off-Touristy-Path
Guided in English
From £98Free cancellation
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