Turkish Food Night and Rooftop Experience Istanbul

Street food, skyline views, and generations of recipes in one evening

A three-hour food tour of Istanbul starting at Sirkeci Tram Station, combining hidden-spot street food tastings, rooftop tea or coffee overlooking the city, and dinner at a 140-year-old family restaurant serving over 10 types of traditional Turkish dishes. Small groups, vegetarian and vegan options available, private van transport included, and drop-off near your hotel at the end.

Step-by-step itinerary

Istanbul food and rooftop experience

• Meet at Sirkeci Tram Station
• Explore hidden spots in old Istanbul
• Try local street food and Turkish delights
• Private van to rooftop location
• Enjoy Istanbul view with tea, coffee, salep
• Take photos of Istanbul skyline
• Private transfer to historic family restaurant
• Dine on 10 types of Turkish food
• Have dessert and Turkish coffee or tea
• Private transfer near hotels

The experience

You meet in front of Sirkeci Tram Station in the old city and walk through hidden spots most visitors never find, tasting high-quality Turkish street food and Turkish delights along the way. A private van picks you up and takes you away from the tourist zones to a rooftop with views across Istanbul. There you sit with tea, coffee or salep, take photos of the skyline, and meet other travelers in your small group before heading to dinner.

The restaurant is almost 140 years old and run by locals for locals. You'll taste more than 10 different types of Turkish food (starters, mezes, kebabs) followed by dessert and Turkish coffee or tea to close the meal. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free versions of the mezes are available. Just let the operator know after you book. The evening ends with a private transfer that drops you near your hotel in Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Eminönü, Galata, Taksim or the cruise ports.

Everything is included in the price: no hidden charges for food, drinks, transport or the rooftop tea. Children from age 1 are welcome, and all areas are wheelchair accessible.

What’s included

• Street food tastings and Turkish delights in the old city.
• rooftop tea, coffee or salep with Istanbul views.
• dinner at a 140-year-old family restaurant with over 10 types of Turkish food including starters, mezes, kebabs and dessert.
• Turkish coffee or tea to finish.
• private van transport from Sirkeci Tram Station to the rooftop and restaurant.
• drop-off near your hotel in Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Eminönü, Galata, Taksim or the cruise ports.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day13 departure times: the first at 14:00, the last at 20:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (15 to 50 years) · Senior (51 and older) · Youth (10 to 14 years) · Child (1 to 9 years)

GroupUp to 20

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Kubi

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to eat multiple courses with other travelers at a table rather than grab-and-go stops: the small group size and seated dinner at a historic restaurant create time to actually talk between bites.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 14 years); Child (1 to 9 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What kind of Turkish food will I eat on this tour?

The tour includes over 10 types of Turkish dishes: starters, mezes, kebabs, desserts, and Turkish coffee or tea. Street food tastings happen early in the evening, then a full dinner follows at the 140-year-old family restaurant. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free versions of the mezes are available if you request them after booking.

Where does the rooftop experience happen, and what's the view like?

The rooftop is in a quiet area away from the tourist zones, with views across Istanbul's skyline. You'll have tea, coffee or salep there and time to take photos before moving on to dinner.

Will I have time to meet other people on this tour?

Yes, the tour is run in small groups, and the rooftop stop and the restaurant dinner are both designed as social moments where you'll meet travelers from around the world.

How does the transport work, and where will I be dropped off?

A private van picks you up near Sirkeci Tram Station and takes you to the rooftop, then to the restaurant. At the end of the evening, the van drops you near your hotel in Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Eminönü, Galata, Taksim or the cruise ports, depending on where you're staying.

Is everything included in the price, or will there be extra charges?

Everything is included: all food, drinks, rooftop tea or coffee, and transport. There are no extras to pay during or after the tour.

Can I do this tour if I have dietary restrictions?

Yes. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available for all the mezes and main dishes. Let the operator know your preferences when you book, and they'll make sure your meals are ready.