
Istanbul Culinary Tour: Private Guide & Seafood Focus
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Is Istanbul Culinary Tour: Private Guide & Seafood Focus worth booking?
Istanbul Culinary Tour: Private Guide & Seafood Focus is a 7-hour experience in Istanbul, Turkey, from $367 per person. It scores 45 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 45 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $367 per person
It is the easiest way to explore the city with a company of a professional tour guide the tour will take you to the most important highlights of the city such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Taksim Square, I
What you get
- Private Van
- Private tour
- Professional tour guide
About this experience
It is the easiest way to explore the city with a company of a professional tour guide the tour will take you to the most important highlights of the city such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Taksim Square, Istiklal Street, and Suleyman's Mosque in the comfort of a private tour. You will be picked up from your hotel or cruise port to start your tour and the tour guide will be with you until the end of the tour. After you finish your program there will be a drop-off service.
What's included
Included
- Private Van
- Private tour
- Professional tour guide
Not included
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
What you'll see and do
Hippodrome
Sultanahmet square used to be a hippodrome in the Eastern Roman period. For public entertainment, they were arranging chariot races and to split the track there brought monuments from all over the world such as the Egyptian obelisk, and serpent column. Today many important monuments are located around the square.
40 minutes here
German Fountain
The fountain is a gift from German Keiser Willheim the second to the Ottoman Sultan Abdulhamit the second and was placed at Sultanahmet square on the birthday of the Sultan. It represents the forming alliance between Ottomans and Germany. It has a gothic style of architecture and symbols of Keiser and Sultan were engraved in the inner dome.
20 minutes here
TopkapI Palace
The first imperial palace of the Ottoman Empire was built after the conquest of Constantinople in 1478 and had been home to 24 generations of the Sultans for 400 years. It was the main palace of the empire and also it was the first imperial palace built in Istanbul
180 minutes here · Admission not included
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
The famous Hagia Sophia from the 6th century used to be the patriarch church of the city. It had been the largest church in the world for over 9 centuries. And It used to be the patriarch church of the Eastern Romans where Emperors held coronation ceremonies.
60 minutes here
Grand Bazaar
Largest historical bazaar in Istanbul from 1460. 3700 square meters 4000 shops and 61 streets located under its roof are considered the first mega mall of the world. And it is the bazaar that you can truly experience the tradition of shopping and bargaining .
60 minutes here
Blue Mosque
The second largest mosque in the old city was built by the order of Sultan Ahmet The 1st and it is also known as Sultanahmet mosque which is the original name. Decorated with blue and turquoise tiles. It was the second biggest mosque in the capital of the Ottoman Empire from 1617.
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Istanbul
Meeting point
Istanbul
Meeting point
Istanbul
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- IBO Cruise
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Price range
- $367 to $372
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 45
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Istanbul Culinary Tour: Private Guide & Seafood Focus: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Istanbul.
How much does Istanbul Culinary Tour: Private Guide & Seafood Focus cost?
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Prices start at $367 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Istanbul usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Istanbul Culinary Tour: Private Guide & Seafood Focus take?
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Plan for about 7 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Istanbul is not rushed.
Is Istanbul Culinary Tour: Private Guide & Seafood Focus worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 45 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Istanbul, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Istanbul Culinary Tour: Private Guide & Seafood Focus?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Istanbul Culinary Tour: Private Guide & Seafood Focus suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Istanbul Culinary Tour: Private Guide & Seafood Focus?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Istanbul can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Istanbul and add a light layer if any part of the 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Istanbul Culinary Tour: Private Guide & Seafood Focus start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Istanbul within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Istanbul?
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On Outty we rank every Istanbul experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour, Istanbul Luxury Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Asian Side Stop, ISTANBUL BEST: Iconic Landmarks Full Day PRIVATE Guided City Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Istanbul?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Istanbul?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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