Embark on a culinary journey through the heart of Istanbul. Indulge in a comprehensive gastronomic adventure. Discover the true essence of Turkish cuisine.
Get to taste local and authentic dishes such as kebabs, mezes, stuffed grape leaves, chocolate, ice cream, baklava, and much more!
Learn about Istanbul’s food scene and history from a local foodie guide.
Last-minute booking is available for the meeting point option
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Led by your friendly local TripGuru, this Istanbul food tour unveils the city's rich culinary tapestry on the European side.
Kickstart your gastronomic adventure at a traditional kebab shop, where you'll savor the intricacies of dürüm or wet burger, an Istanbul specialty. Delve into the heart of Turkish breakfast and mezes at a charming eatery, savoring delights like mıhlama and stuffed grape leaves. Along the bustling streets, street vendors offer a taste of roasted chestnuts and sesame-covered simit, a quintessential Turkish snack.
Possible Food Choices: Traditional kebab, mezes, Turkish tapas, stuffed grape leaves, roasted chestnuts, Turkish bagel, chocolate, stuffed mussels, lamb intestine (optional), Turkish-style baked potatoes, Turkish apple tea, Turkish ice cream, baklava
Note: Itinerary details are for reference only and may be subject to change depending on the weather, availability of restaurants and food stalls, and other unforeseen circumstances on your activity date.
Meeting Point: “Republic Monument”, Taksim Square (Gümüşsuyu, Unnamed Road, 34437 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye). Your tour guide will be holding a TripGuru sign waiting for you.
What to Bring:
Camera
Hat
Comfortable shoes
Bug spray
Cash for personal expenses
Important Information:
Punctuality: Kindly be at your meeting point at least 10 minutes before the stated meeting time. Our tour guides will only wait a maximum of 10 minutes for you before proceeding to the next stop.
Traffic: If you are headed to the meeting point, we would like to stress that heavy traffic in the mornings is expected, and can vary greatly when compared to the travel time stated in navigation apps (e.g. Google Maps, Waze, etc.). Please make sure to consider leaving with enough time to reach your destination.
Price varies by option