7 Street Food Tours in Istanbul to Eat Your Way Through

1.Istanbul Guided Street Food Tour Around European and Asian Sides

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $139Our pick

Spend five to six hours eating your way from Eminönü to Kadıköy and Karaköy. You’ll share a Turkish breakfast, ride ferries between continents, sample kebabs, mussels, fish wraps, coffee, künefe, and ice cream, with guides such as Önder, Binnur, and Salih leading the way.

“Binnur is delightful! Great storytelling very informative. A broad range of drinks, savory food, sweets enjoyed in cozy local cafes and shops.”

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2.Local Food, History and Hidden Places Walking Tour in Istanbul

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $80Best value

Start with simit, olives, cheese, honey and Turkish delight at the Spice Market, then follow an English-speaking guide through Tahtakale, Süleymaniye and the Grand Bazaar for pide, coffee, döner, kebab and baklava. Guides may include Sude, Didem or Ezgi. Expect four and a half hours of walking and full portions.

“Our guide Ezgi, was excellent. Very knowledgeable on history and background of the city, the people and not just the food. Will highly recommend her.”

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3.Istanbul Culinary Tour: Local Hotspots and Gourmet Street Foods

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $120

Follow a small group through Galata, Beyoğlu, and Taksim for Turkish tea, gözleme, çiğ köfte, mantı, tantuni, dürüm kebab, baklava, meze, coffee, and raki. Guides such as Erol, Kimet, and Tolga add food, culture, and local history, with a funicular ride included.

“None time was 6:30 pm On the website and 5:00 pm on tickets. So we were charged after they cancelled for us being late. We never went in the tour due to difference between website and ticket time. I would not recommend no communication no ownership of their error and we lost 160 dollars.”

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4.Taste Of Old City Street Food Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $96

Join a guide such as Ali or Emir for a five-hour evening walk through Fatih, the Golden Horn, and Kadınlar Pazarı. Eat lahmacun, büryan kebab, mussels, çiğ köfte, künefe, and more at local stops, then finish with Turkish tea or coffee.

“We had a very familial experience with our guide. It felt as if we were with an additional family member. He showed us all the great local spots which was amazing. This is an ALL walking tour, so be prepared! Ali was literally part of our family after the tour.”

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5.Istanbul: Private Local Food & Markets Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 27 reviews · 4 - 5.5 hours · from $178

Spend four to five and a half hours eating your way from Eminonu to Kadikoy with a private English-speaking guide. Taste simit, soup, Turkish breakfast, kebabs, baklava, and more than 14 local specialties, with guides such as Gamze, Kemal, Tayfun, and Burak tailoring the route to your tastes.

“Gamze was a WONDERFUL guide. She was so knowledgeable and friendly. It really felt less like a tour and more like hanging out with a friend. I'm looking forward to doing another tour with her next year!”

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6.1 Istanbul Tour: Highlights, Street Food & Hidden Pearls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 4 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $288

Take a private, English-language tour through Istanbul’s old city with guides such as Ahmet, Elvan, Kadir, or Goda. Visit Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, the Grand Bazaar, and Basilica Cistern, with Turkish coffee, street food, hotel pickup, and a flexible pace.

“My boyfriend and I visited Istanbul in November. This was my second time in the city. However, for my boyfriend, it was his first time so we opted for a private guided tour of the main sights. It took some time waiting in line to get into Hagia Sofia, given its mosque status, but it was so worth it. The place has something magical about it. We also really enjoyed Topkapi Palace, especially the watch room. As for me, the underground cistern stole the show. Closed for renovation on my last visit, now it works as this incredible gallery with contemporary art pieces blending with its historical charm. A big…”

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7.Private Food Tour in Local Food Markets in Asian Side by Van

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 6 hours · from $295

Join guide Salih or another licensed English or Spanish-speaking guide for a six-hour private food tour by luxury vehicle. Shop for breakfast near the Spice Bazaar, visit Ortaköy and Camlica mosques, cross to Kadıköy, and eat through seven Turkish and Kurdish specialties.

“É uma atividade interessante para experimentar algumas comidas locais. O guia Salih é simpático e prestável. O tour terminou com um delicioso Kunefe.”

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