8 Istanbul Street Food Tours to Build an Evening Around

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

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

Start with Turkish breakfast near the Spice Market, cross the Bosphorus by ferry, eat through Kadıköy, then finish with fish wrap, künefe, and Maraş ice cream in Karaköy. Guides such as Önder, Binnur, Salih, and Şenay lead groups through local food stops, usually for 5 to 6 hours.

“So much delicious food! Our guide Onder, was terrific. We always love to do food tours. Not only do you get wonderful food, but you also get a different perspective of the city. It was a whole day experience, and couldn't have been better!”

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2.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 Karaköy, Beyoğlu, İstiklal Street, and Taksim with guides such as Erol, Kimet, or Tolga. Expect Turkish tea, gözleme, çiğ köfte, mantı, tantuni, dürüm kebab, baklava, meze, coffee, and a local alcoholic drink, plus a funicular ride.

“Food was fantastic and we had an amazing time! I would recommend this to anyone! Our guide was lovely.”

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

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

Spend about five hours walking Istanbul’s European side with a local English-speaking guide, possibly Ali or Emir. Taste lahmacun, büryan kebab, lentil soup, stuffed mussels, çiğ köfte, künefe, tea, and coffee while exploring the Golden Horn and Kadınlar Pazarı. The group is capped at 12, with no transport included.

“Super street food tour with many different and varied dishes. At the same time, you can also see some of the city and Emir knows a lot of interesting things about the food, but also about the country and people.Auto-translated”

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4.Street Food & Wine Pairing Kadikoy Evening Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $198

Walk Kadikoy with an English-speaking guide such as Aysenur or Sinan, tasting Turkish wines and local foods as you move from the ferry area through Moda, Yeldegirmeni, and the open market. Expect four hours of eating, history, street art, and sunset views in a private setting, with pickup available from selected Istanbul districts.

“Sinan was awesome! This was our third food tour and it had the two tastiest meat wraps so far! Sinan adjusted the area we went to since we had already gone to the original plan area so he completely adjusted to give us the best tour!”

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5.Istanbul Street Food Tour: Private Taste of Two Continents

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $127

Spend about seven hours with a private licensed guide, tasting Turkish breakfast, simit, börek, lahmacun, döner, meze, baklava, and more. Visit Istanbul’s Old City, Spice Bazaar, and Kadikoy on the Asian side, with tram and ferry fares included. Guide Erdem has customized routes to suit personal interests.

“The guide was very courteous. He walked at our pace. He was very knowledgeable about the history and culture. He was very friendly. I would highly recommend him for your Istanbul visit.”

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6.1 Istanbul Tour: Highlights, Street Food & Hidden Pearls

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

See Istanbul’s essential sights with a private English-speaking guide, including Suleymaniye Mosque, the Grand Bazaar, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the Basilica Cistern. You’ll also sample local street food, Turkish coffee, and tea, with pickup available in Sultanahmet or Galata.

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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

Spend six hours with a private English- or Spanish-speaking guide, often Salih, tasting Istanbul from the Spice Bazaar area to Kadıköy. You will shop for a Turkish breakfast, visit Ortaköy and Çamlıca mosques, cross between continents, and stop for seven food tastings, including lahmacun, mussels, İskender kebab, künefe, and Turkish ice cream.

“Un tour fantástico, las degustaciones y comida en restaurante muy bien y nuestro guía Salih inmejorable y el transporte estupendo”

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8.Street Food Tour in Istanbul [Don’t Miss it]

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $335

Join Travel Inn Turkey for a private five-hour walk through Istanbul’s food stalls, markets, bridges, and historic streets. Taste simit, çiğ köfte, fish sandwiches, Turkish coffee, and two kinds of mussels. Hotel pickup is included, vegetarian options can be arranged, and the route may be adjusted for a boat trip.

“Excelente servicio poder pasear por la ciudad y comer donde come la gente local fue una experiencia inolvidable. Súper recomendado”

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