Guided walking tour · Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul Food Tour - History and Culture of Turkish Culinary

A food walk through Istanbul's history and culinary culture.

Rating on Viator
4.9 out of 5 from 288 reviews
Duration
3.5 hours
Guided in
English, Spanish
Price
From £90 per person
Group size
Up to 8 people
Fitness level
Easy
Run by
Local Tour Guide Istanbul
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before

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Where the tour goes

  1. Galata Koprusu10 min
  2. Istiklal Caddesi30 min
  3. Cicek Pasaji30 min
  4. Avrupa Pasaji10 min
  5. Historic Areas of Istanbul10 min
  6. Istanbul10 min
  7. Taksim Square10 min

Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.

What to know before you book

Included

  • Bottled water
  • Traditional Turkish Baklava
  • Funicular public transport ticket
  • Main course kebab tasting
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Small group experience (Max 8) with professional licensed guide

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities for the guide

Access

  • Public transport nearby

How it compares in Istanbul

  • Price: from £90. 6 of the other 13 priced tours we list here cost more, and their middle price is £71.
  • Reviews: 5 of the other 13 reviewed tours here have more reviews than this one.
  • Group size: up to 8 people. 10 of the other 12 tours with a stated limit allow a larger group.

Prefer no guide? Our free self-guided walk covers 3.9 km in about 52 minutes of walking, not counting stops.

From listings on our partner sites. This tour was last checked on 28 October 2026; prices and review counts change.

Walking in Istanbul

Istanbul's historic peninsula holds Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace and the Grand Bazaar within walking distance, with ferries across the Bosphorus.

Terrain. Hilly, with steep streets in Galata, Balat and around the bazaars.

Distances. The Hagia Sophia to the Grand Bazaar is about 15 minutes; Galata Bridge to Taksim about 30, uphill.

Read the full Istanbul walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.

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