Taste of Istanbul - Food & Culture

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(42 reviews)

3h - 4h

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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About this experience

Welcome to Istanbul’s first food & community tour — Taste Istanbul, learn its story, meet the locals.

Hosted by passionate locals, you’ll explore Istanbul’s most colorful neighborhood through must-try foods, hidden flavors, and meet the people of our neighbourhood — all in one unforgettable experience.

Our promise is simple: no matter where you’re from, we’ll fill your tummy with endless local food, make you feel at home, and give you a heartfelt introduction to Turkish culture.

You’ll also receive our Istanbul Guidebook, filled with everything you need to know. Plus, we’ll assist you with every aspect of your trip to make it truly unforgettable.

This experience is vegetarian-friendly and perfect for all kinds of travelers.

If your preferred dates or times are not available, please let us know.

Available options

Taste of Istanbul - Food & Culture

What's included

Four Surprise Local Snacks

Local Guide (English-Speaking, Hospitality Expert)

Detailed itinerary

Stop 1

We’ll welcome you with a short tour introduction and treat you to some authentic local snacks

Stop 2

We'll start exploring the Fener neighborhood, beginning with the Greek Orthodox School and its surroundings.

We'll explore the colorful streets of the neighborhood, from vibrant houses to lively stairs, while connecting and socializing with the local kids

Next, we'll head to the Main Street of our neighborhood, introducing you to 10+ dishes and the unique people who bring the area to life.

What's not included

Food & Drinks

Personal Expenses

Available languages

Guide guide

EN TR

Written guide

EN TR

Reviews breakdown

Viator 5.0

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Tripadvisor 5.0

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Important information

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Meeting point

We're meeting in Balat! You can easily get here by tram or ferry — the meeting spot is just a 2-minute walk from the stations.

Important notes

Hello!

First of all, thank you so much for booking the experience! We’re truly excited to host you in our neighborhood. Here are all the details for the experience.

✨ Meeting Point & Location: We will start our experience in Karaköy at Mado Café, which is located right by the seaside. Here’s the address and location link:

Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, Rıhtım Cd. No:3 34425, Beyoğlu/İstanbul

https://maps.app.goo.gl/N8BCvoJ7pYLFzEPQ8

✨ What to Bring?

We recommend bringing 600–1000 Turkish Lira in cash per person. Don’t worry—most vendors accept cards as well. Also there are some walking involved so bring comfy shoes anyways.

✨ What’s Included?

We’ll provide four types of local snacks and our favourite dessert. The rest of the food will be at your own expense.

✨ Pick-up & Drop-off Service (Optional, Extra Cost)

If you need pick-up and drop-off service, we can arrange it for you at an additional cost. Just let us know.

✨ To download our Istanbul guidebook, which includes everything you need before visiting Istanbul, click the link below:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/yzakwjkd3w28hl3fy3gqi/Taste-of-Istanbul.pdf?rlkey=a5f0n3mb2y5xazuw4qoz8vp6f&st=k3lhhyax&dl=0

✨ Need Travel Assistance?

We are a travel agency in Turkey, We can arrange custom trips, any kinds of events & organization, transfers, and help you with itinerary. Feel free to ask us anytihng we are always here for you ️. You can also discover truly authentic local experiences and book attraction & show tickets on our platform:

https://earthissimo.com/

I'm always here if you need anything. Looking forward to hosting you in our neighborhood!

Best,
Hasan