Turkish Food Night and Rooftop Experience Istanbul

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Duration3h 15m

GroupUp to 20

Mobile ticketAccepted

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.

3h 15m

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.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

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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.