Private Istanbul Food Tour with a Licensed Local Guide

Private Istanbul Food Tour with a Licensed Local Guide

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About this experience

This food tour with a local guide offers an unforgettable way to experience the real Istanbul.

Enjoy a 3.5–4 hour walking tour, a perfect mix of food, history, and local experiences. Explore Istanbul with a licensed local guide, discover the city’s flavors, culture, and hidden gems with Kemal. Taste authentic Turkish street food, sample local favorites and regional specialties across vibrant neighborhoods. Learn cultural stories & traditions, get insights into Turkish daily life and culinary heritage.

Available options

Food Tour (9am)

Food Tour (5pm)

What's included

Private Istanbul food tour with a licensed guide

5 food and 3 drink tastings

Detailed itinerary

Stop 1

Join Kemal, a licensed local guide, for an immersive food tour in Istanbul that blends culture, history, and flavor. During your 3.5 to 4 hour walking tour, you will taste authentic Turkish street food, regional specialties, and hidden gems while exploring vibrant neighborhoods like Taksim and Karaköy. Along the way, Kemal shares stories of Turkish traditions, daily life, and culinary heritage, creating a casual and engaging atmosphere.

Available languages

Guide guide

Important information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Kemal can accommodate kosher, lactose-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan diets, if informed in advance.

We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and clothing, as the tour involves walking through Istanbul’s lively streets.

Meeting point

Please meet your host outside Akbank Sanat Kütüphane in Taksim Square (Address: Şehit Muhtar, İstiklal Cd. No:8, 34435 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye). Please check the 'before you go' section in your voucher for more details.

Important notes

Host Name: Kemal Aslan
Email: m.kml.aslan@gmail.com
Phone: +90 530 3052 173
Address: Şehit Muhtar, İstiklal Cd. No:8, 34435 Beyoğlu, Istanbul, Türkiye

Meeting Instructions: Please meet your host outside Akbank Sanat Kütüphane in Taksim Square (Address: Şehit Muhtar, İstiklal Cd. No:8, 34435 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye). Here is the Google Maps link to the location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Pr5XYq3NH65GGvB96
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Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with personally vetted locals in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above.

We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!