Private and Guided Istanbul Food Tour: Taste of Istanbul
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Is Private and Guided Istanbul Food Tour: Taste of Istanbul worth booking?
Private and Guided Istanbul Food Tour: Taste of Istanbul is a 5-hour experience in Istanbul, Turkey, from $50 per person. It scores 81 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 5/5 rating across 208 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 81 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (208)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $50 per person
Unlike many standard food tours that include limited tastings or extra spending along the way, this 5-6-hour private experience is a fully all-inclusive culinary journey. 100% All-Inclusive: All generous food tastings a
What you get
About this experience
Unlike many standard food tours that include limited tastings or extra spending along the way, this 5-6-hour private experience is a fully all-inclusive culinary journey. 100% All-Inclusive: All generous food tastings and non-alcoholic beverages are covered from start to finish. Eat Like a Local: Explore the authentic neighborhoods of Karakoy and Kadikoy across two continents and discover where locals genuinely enjoy eating. No Hidden Shopping Stops: Your time is dedicated entirely to food, culture, and enjoying the city. A Personal Pace: This is not a rushed group walk, but a relaxed private culinary experience with a more personal pace. Dietary Note: We are happy to adapt tastings for vegetarians and certain food allergies whenever possible. Beverage Note: All non-alcoholic beverages are included. Alcoholic beverages are not included, but may be purchased separately at selected stops.
What's included
Included
- Breakfast
- Non acholic beverages
- Professional guide
- Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
- All food tastings
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
What you'll see and do
Karakoy Rihtim
You will meet your guide at your preferred time, and our tour starts from Karakoy with a traditional Turkish breakfast, which includes tea, olives, cheeses, menemen. sucuklu omelet, kaymak, and honey.
60 minutes here
Tophane Parki
Afterward, we’ll explore Tophane, indulge in a delightful cup of tea or coffee at a chic, trendy coffee house that elevates your experience, and sample some of the freshest baklava in Istanbul.
60 minutes here
Later, we’ll take a ferry from the European side to the Asian side to Kadikoy, which was formerly known as Kalkedon.
60 minutes here
KadIkoy CarsIsI
In Kadikoy, you can enjoy authentic Turkish home-cooked dishes or delicious kebabs. After that, we will continue to the fish market, where you can try stuffed or fried mussels and kokorec.
120 minutes here
Kadikoy Iskelesi
After enjoying these delicious treats, we will conclude the tour at the Kadikoy ferry station, making it easy for you to take a ferry back to your hotel. Additionally, there will be some delightful secret dishes to try. Please note that the itinerary may change based on the availability of locations and weather conditions.
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Istanbul
Your tour guide will meet you inside the Karakoy Murat Muhallebicisi restaurant near the Karakoy T1 tram station.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The tour will end at the Kadikoy ferry station on the Asian side.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 5 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Private Istanbul Walking Tours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please note: the itinerary is subject to change, based on the location's availability and weather.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- The tour concludes on the Asian side at the Kadikoy ferry station, where you can easily take a ferry back to Europe.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 208 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
10 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
10 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Small groups
3 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
208 verified traveler reviews for Private and Guided Istanbul Food Tour: Taste of Istanbul. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
One of the most enjoyable...
One of the most enjoyable tours I’ve taken anywhere in the world. Some great food - particularly the mackerel wrap and the Kurdish kebabs. However, the stand out of the tour was our guide Derya. The tour was full of, not just good food, but laughter. It felt like we were being shown around Istanbul by a good friend. A memorable, and highly recommended, experience.
Response from the operator: Dear Jason, Thank you so much for this lovely review. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the Private and Guided Istanbul Food Tour - Taste of Istanbul, the food, and especially your time with Derya. Derya will be delighted to read your kind words. We always hope our guests feel less like they are on a standard tour and more like they are discovering Istanbul with a local friend, so your review truly means a lot to us. Thank you again for joining Private Istanbul Walking Tours and for so warmly recommending the Taste of Istanbul food tour experience. All the best, Furkan G.
via Viator
Food and historical sites tours in Istanbul - Wonderful experience
Our family four spend just under a week in Istanbul in March 2026, and spent two days on two different tours with Derya. She was absolutely amazing!! We first did the 1/2 day food tour, starting in Karikoy and ending in the Asia side of Istanbul (Including the ferry ride over). The 2nd tour (Also with Derya) was the historical sites, including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, the Cistern, and the Grand Bazaar. Derya was the perfect guide for us on our first trip ever to Istanbul. She is knowledge and passionate about making sure her guests have a great experience, which we did. Our two girls, aged 11 and 13 loved her - Derya kept them fully engaged and interested the entire time, by balancing the history/ cultural part of the tours with fun stories, food, treats/sweets, and just engaging us in conversation. Both my girls said when we were leaving Istanbul that they missed Derya! We are so grateful for the time she spent with us and for making our time in Istanbul such a fine and memorable experience. Prior to our tours, the communication and coordination with the company was top notch. This is a first class team and I highly recommend them to anyone visiting Istanbul!
Response from the operator: Dear TW. Thank you for your generous remarks; they have genuinely enhanced our day. We take great pride in our commitment to transparency and in delivering informative, engaging, and enjoyable tours. It is incredibly rewarding to know that our efforts resonate positively with our guests. Your feedback serves as a significant source of inspiration, encouraging us to continuously pursue excellence. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back in the near future. Once again, thank you for selecting Private Istanbul Walking Tours. All the best, Furkan G.
via Tripadvisor
Delicious and Fun Taste of Istanbul Tour
We had a fantastic private food tour — Taste of Istanbul — with our guide Fukan. The Turkish breakfast was delicious, and we tried the freshest baklava. The tour was full of laughter, fun, a local ferry ride, and an authentic Istanbul experience. Fukan was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the day truly special. We wish we had met him earlier, as we would have loved to spend more time with him on other tours. Unlike some other tours we’ve done, there were no hidden costs — everything was transparent, which made the experience even better. A wonderful way to explore Istanbul through food and local culture!
Response from the operator: Dear Graham. Thank you so much for your lovely review! We truly love creating enjoyable tours filled with fun activities, tasty food, and great company. It means a lot to us that you noticed our commitment to providing a transparent and hassle-free experience. We hope you can come back to Istanbul to make more memories with us soon!. All the best, Furkan G.
via Tripadvisor
A thoughtful, authentic Istanbul food tour across Europe and Asia.
We always try to book a food tour when visiting a new destination, and the guided private food tour “Taste of Istanbul” was by far the best one we’ve ever done. Our guide, Furkan, was exceptional. The tour covered both the European and Asian sides of the city, including a ferry ride between the two, and lasted over five hours. At every stop we were greeted with a warm, friendly smile, and we spent the day visiting places Furkan genuinely loves and enjoys himself with friends, far from the usual tourist spots. The food was absolutely unreal, and despite our limited time in Istanbul, we truly felt that we experienced the city in a deep and meaningful way. The people, culture, food, and of course Furkan, made Istanbul one of our favorite cities. A special note for travelers with mobility issues, as we have: Istanbul is not perfectly designed for accessibility, but Furkan’s local knowledge, flexibility, and thoughtful personal touches made the experience smooth, comfortable, and enjoyable for us.
Response from the operator: Dear Martin. Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! It truly brightened our day to hear that you had a delightful experience on our private guided Istanbul food tour, Taste of Istanbul. It was a pleasure taking care of you. We look forward to welcoming you back for another Private Istanbul Walking Tour experience very soon! All the best, Furkan G.
via Tripadvisor
Brilliant
Derya was absolutely fantastic and the two tours we did with her (the food tour and Hagia Sophia/Blue Mosque/Grand Bazaar tour) were the highlights of our trip to Istanbul. She is a brilliant, informative and hilarious guide.
Response from the operator: Dear Ben, Thank you so much for your kind words. It was truly our pleasure hosting you in Istanbul, and we’re delighted to hear we met all your expectations. There is still so much more to discover in Istanbul and across Turkey, and we would love to welcome you back for another Private Istanbul Walking Tours experience in the future. All the best, Furkan G.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $50 to $580
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 73
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 81
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private and Guided Istanbul Food Tour: Taste of Istanbul: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Istanbul.
How much does Private and Guided Istanbul Food Tour: Taste of Istanbul cost?
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Prices start at $50 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 Private and Guided Istanbul Food Tour: Taste of Istanbul take?
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Plan for about 5 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 Private and Guided Istanbul Food Tour: Taste of Istanbul worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 81 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 208 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable food & drink in Istanbul, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private and Guided Istanbul Food Tour: Taste of Istanbul?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Private and Guided Istanbul Food Tour: Taste of Istanbul suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private and Guided Istanbul Food Tour: Taste of Istanbul?
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Around 73 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 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private and Guided Istanbul Food Tour: Taste of Istanbul 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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