Food Tours in Istanbul at a glance
- Our pick: Turkish Food Night and Rooftop Experience Istanbul, US$ 79 per person (3h 15m, 4.95★ · 1,137).
- Top rated: Istanbul Beyoğlu: Food Tour & Turkish Coffee with Tastings, US$ 150 per person (4h–5h, 5.00★ · 215).
- Best value: Istanbul Turkish Coffee Workshop: Make & Read Your Own, US$ 20 per person (2h, 4.92★ · 206).
Price per person across the 40 options priced per person: US$ 20–US$ 331 (median US$ 112). With 100+ reviews: 21 of 40.
Of the 40 options: 38 with live guides in English, 40 with free cancellation, 34 with instant confirmation, 4 with hotel pickup, 31 kid-friendly, 7 private and 29 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Food Tours in Istanbul — Bosphorus Strait, Spice Bazaar and 26 more
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40 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Istanbul food tour: Spice Market, Kadıköy & ferry crossing Tour Istanbul's two continents with a local guide, sampling Turkish breakfast at the Spice Market, ferry-crossing street food in Kadıköy, and traditional baklava and kebabs. Every day · Every 30 min, 09:00 to 12:00 · All ages ★ 4.96 (3,796 reviews) Duration: 5h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 135 per person
Turkish Food Night and Rooftop Experience Istanbul Three hours of street food, rooftop tea with Istanbul views, and a 140-year-old family restaurant dinner: all included, no extras, with private transfer from your hotel area. Every day · Every 30 min, 14:00 to 20:00 ★ 4.95 (1,137 reviews) Duration: 3h 15m ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 79 per person
Istanbul: Turkish Coffee Sand Workshop & Fortune Telling Gift Set Feel the warmth of Istanbul as you brew Turkish coffee on sand, try fortune telling, and take home a gift set. Includes hands-on workshop, snacks, and local guidance. Every day · Every 2 h, 08:00 to 20:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.94 (341 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN · RU · TR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 30 per person
Istanbul Food Tour: Two Markets, Two Continents Full-day Istanbul food tour crossing the Bosphorus to sample a dozen small eateries in Karaköy and Kadıköy, from breakfast through afternoon tea. Mon–Sat · 09:30 and 10:30 · All ages ★ 4.98 (683 reviews) Duration: 6h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 150 per person
Istanbul Turkish Coffee Workshop: Make & Read Your Own Turkish coffee workshop in Istanbul. Grind beans, brew in a cezve, learn fortune telling. Includes take-home coffee set with cup, grinder and beans. Every day except Friday and Sunday · 10:00, 13:00 and 16:00 · From age 12 ★ 4.92 (206 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 20 per person
Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise: Turkish Menu & Live Show Cruise the Bosphorus on the Mega Lüfer yacht for 3 hours with a multi-course Turkish dinner. Every day · 20:40 · All ages ★ 4.92 (204 reviews) Duration: 3h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 30 per person
Istanbul: Beyoglu Food Tour with Market Walk & Raki Tasting Follow a local guide through Istanbul’s Beyoglu for street food, meze, baklava, and raki. Includes tastings, market strolls, and small group vibes. Every day · 13:30 and 18:00 · From age 9 ★ 4.88 (289 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 118 per person
Istanbul Food Tour: Bosphorus Ferry, Market Tastings & Baklava Cross two continents on a guided food tour of Istanbul with ferry ride, seven tasting stops, and dinner on the Asian side. Every day · 18:00 · From age 4 ★ 4.88 (258 reviews) Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 116 per person
Istanbul: Street Food Tour on Asian & European Sides Ferry Start your Istanbul day with a local breakfast, ferry across the Bosphorus, taste street foods in Kadikoy & Karakoy, and end with Turkish desserts. Includes ferry tickets. Every day · 09:30, 10:00 and 10:30 · All ages ★ 4.97 (258 reviews) Duration: 5h–6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 116 per person
Istanbul Beyoğlu: Food Tour & Turkish Coffee with Tastings Beyoğlu food tour in Istanbul with pickle-maker, fish market, Armenian church, regional Turkish tastings and coffee. Small groups, 4+ hours, includes meals. Every day · 17:00 · All ages ★ 5.00 (215 reviews) Duration: 4h–5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 150 per person
Istanbul culinary walking tour: Spice Bazaar & Kadikoy fish market Walk through Istanbul's Spice Bazaar and Kadikoy fish market with a guide, tasting local delicacies, regional cheeses, fresh fish and baklava. Every day · 13 start times, 02:00 to 17:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 4.89 (113 reviews) Duration: 4h 20m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 139 per person
Istanbul: Circle City Food Walk, Ferry & Turkish Bath Tour Feel Istanbul’s pulse on a full-day city walk with ferry ride, baklava tasting, local lunch, and a Turkish bath: guided by locals, with all transport included. Every day · 09:00 · From age 8 ★ 4.97 (374 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 200 per person
Istanbul Kadikoy Food Tour: 12+ Local Tastings Walk through Kadikoy's backstreets and markets tasting over a dozen Turkish dishes: Turkish breakfast, handmade pide, lahmacun, Turkish coffee and wine. Every day · Every 30 min, 10:00 to 16:00 · All ages ★ 4.94 (267 reviews) Duration: 3h–3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 93 per person
Istanbul Food Tour: Street Food & Bosphorus Ferry Crossing Taste Istanbul's street food across two continents with a local guide. 5+ tastings on the European side, ferry crossing, 10+ foods in Kadıköy. Includes Digital Guidebook. Every day · 13 start times, 09:00 to 20:00 · All ages ★ 4.93 (169 reviews) Duration: 4h–5h Live guide: EN · TR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 40 per person
Private Istanbul Food Tour: Karakoy & Kadikoy, All-Inclusive Spend 5–6 hours tasting your way through Istanbul's neighborhoods with a private guide covering all food, ferry, and drinks: no hidden stops, no extra spending. Every day · 08:30, 09:00, 09:30 and 10:00 · All ages ★ 5.00 (209 reviews) Duration: 5h–6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 276 per person
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Food Tour with Markets & Ferry Ride Start in Beşiktaş’s lively market, ferry across the Bosphorus, taste Turkish breakfast, honey & sweets, and wander Üsküdar with snacks and a local guide included. Every day · 09:30 · All ages ★ 4.99 (193 reviews) Duration: 6h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 150 per person
Istanbul Grand Bazaar Food Tour: Breakfast, Pide & Coffee Trails Start your Istanbul day with a dairy breakfast, taste wedding soup, fresh pide & kebab in the Grand Bazaar, plus tea & coffee stops. Includes lunch & snacks. Mon–Sat · 09:30 · All ages ★ 4.98 (148 reviews) Duration: 5h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 150 per person
Turkish Cooking Class Istanbul: Cook with a Local Mom Cook traditional Turkish dishes in a real home kitchen with a local mom from Southeast Turkey: customize the menu, learn family recipes. Every day · 10:00 and 17:00 ★ 4.99 (135 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 87 per person
Istanbul Old City Food Tour: Egyptian Spice Market & Fatih Breakfast, lunch and tastings through Istanbul's Old City with a guide: walk the Egyptian Spice Market, meet wholesalers and artisans in Fatih. Mon–Sat · 09:30 · All ages ★ 4.97 (131 reviews) Duration: 5h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 150 per person
Istanbul: Home Cooking Class & Market Walk in City Center Step into a local’s Istanbul kitchen, shop lively Kurtuluş markets, cook classic Turkish dishes together, and share stories over dinner, includes all ingredients. Every day · 17:30 ★ 4.98 (123 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 74 per person
Istanbul Europe to Asia Food Tour: Ferry & Markets Karaköy street food tour with five tastings, Bosphorus ferry crossing, and Kadıköy market exploration with 10+ additional foods and Turkish tea guided throughout. Every day · 13 start times, 09:00 to 20:00 · All ages ★ 4.89 (116 reviews) Duration: 4h–5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 40 per person
Istanbul Street Food Tour on Two Continents: 9 Tastings Walk both sides of Istanbul tasting street food at 9 stops, from Turkish pastries and stuffed mussels to fish wraps and dessert, guided by a local expert. Every day · 10:30 and 16:30 · All ages ★ 4.96 (93 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 107 per person
Kadikoy Private Food Tour Istanbul: 12+ Local Tastings Taste 12+ Turkish dishes on a private food tour through Kadikoy's markets, backstreets and local spots, with a guide who speaks English and adapts the route to you. Every day except Friday and Saturday · 13 start times, 10:00 to 23:30 · All ages ★ 4.99 (93 reviews) Duration: 3h–3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 331 per person
Istanbul Food Tour: Small Group, Ferry Included Taste doner, meatballs, pide and baklava across European and Asian Istanbul in a half-day small-group tour with ferry tickets and a guide who knows where locals actually eat. Every day · 09:00 and 13:30 · From age 7 ★ 4.99 (90 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 124 per person
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From US$ 45 per person · 2 h to 7 h
İstanbul Food Tour: Taste Local Street Food in Fatih Walk through Fatih's Golden Horn neighborhood with a local English-speaking guide, stopping to taste lahmacun, stuffed mussels, lentil soup. Every day · 17:00 · All ages ★ 5.00 (82 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 101 per person
Private Istanbul Food Tour: 10 Tastings in Kadikoy Taste 10 local specialties on a private food tour through Kadikoy with a passionate local guide: pide, Turkish delight, raki and more, plus city highlights woven between stops. Every day · Every 30 min, 11:00 to 17:30 ★ 4.86 (77 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · TR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 143 per person
Istanbul Culinary Tour: Street Foods on Istiklal Street Walk Istiklal Street and Galata Bridge with a guide, sampling Turkish street foods like gözleme and baklava while sipping tea and local drinks in a small group setting. Every day · 13:30 and 18:00 · From age 9 ★ 4.81 (74 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 112 per person
Istanbul Evening Food Tour: 4 Stops & Turkish Classics Four-hour evening food tour in Istanbul with tastings at local eateries: Cig Kofte, Icli Kofte, Cag Kebab, baklava. Includes guide, water and hotel transfer. Mon–Sat · 16:30, 17:30 and 18:00 · From age 18 ★ 4.83 (59 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 182 per person
Turkish Cooking Class Istanbul: Cook & Eat a Full Meal Learn to cook five traditional Turkish dishes in a local Besiktas home, then share a meal with your host over Turkish coffee and dessert. Every day · 12:00 and 17:00 ★ 5.00 (56 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · TR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 76 per person
Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Belly Dance You sit down to a Turkish dinner on the Bosphorus after dark, with grilled meats, live music, belly dance and a DJ, and unlimited soft drinks. Every day · 20:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.46 (56 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · AR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 45 per person
Istanbul Food Tour: 10 Tastings & Wine Through Hidden Gems Ten food tastings and a glass of Turkish wine on a private Istanbul tour through the Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, and Sultanahmet's hidden restaurants. Every day · Every 30 min, 09:30 to 18:00 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 4.94 (48 reviews) Duration: 2h–4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 140 per person
Istanbul Food Tour: Spice Bazaar to Kadikoy Market Taste your way across Istanbul's two continents on a private food tour, starting with Turkish breakfast in the Old City, crossing the Bosphorus by ferry. Every day · 6 start times, 07:00 to 11:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.91 (46 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 65 per person
Istanbul Evening Food Tour in Beyoğlu: 10+ Tastings Eat your way through Istanbul's backstreets in three hours with a local guide, tasting tantuni, Turkish delight, stuffed mussels, kokoreç and baklava from Taksim to Karaköy. Tue–Sat · 18:00 · All ages ★ 4.90 (42 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 89 per person
Food Tour Istanbul: Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus & Local Eateries Taste your way across Istanbul's two continents on a food tour with a local guide: six different restaurants and markets, ferry crossing included. Every day · 09:30 · All ages ★ 4.98 (41 reviews) Duration: 4h–5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 140 per person
Istanbul Spice Bazaar, Karaköy & Taksim Food Tour Small-group food tour through Istanbul's Spice Bazaar, Galata Bridge, Karaköy and Taksim with a professional guide. Includes Turkish tea, gözleme. Every day except Friday · 09:00 and 13:00 · From age 4 ★ 4.83 (41 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 84 per person
Make Turkish Delight in Little Hagia Sophia: Hands-On Workshop Make Turkish delight from scratch in Istanbul's Little Hagia Sophia using a copper pot and wooden spoon, then take your creations home in an Iznik tile bowl. Every day · 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 14:30 and 16:30 · From age 5 ★ 4.95 (43 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 50 per person
Istanbul Food Tour with Bosphorus Ferry: 10+ Local Tastings Istanbul food tour crossing Europe and Asia by ferry, sampling 10+ dishes from the Spice Market to Kadıköy with an English-speaking guide and local meals. Every day · 10:00 ★ 5.00 (36 reviews) Duration: 4h–5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 180 per person
Istanbul Food Tour: Karakoy to Kadikoy with 10+ Tastings Walk the backstreets of Karakoy sampling local dishes, then ferry across the Bosphorus to Kadikoy's food markets for more tastings with locals. Every day · 7 start times, 14:00 to 18:00 · All ages ★ 4.92 (37 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 112 per person
Kadıköy Food Tour Istanbul: 10+ Tastings Small Group Walk through Istanbul's Asian-side market and backstreets with a local guide, tasting midye dolma, lahmacun, kokoreç and beyran across 10+ stops. Tue–Sat · 18:00 · All ages ★ 4.89 (35 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 89 per person
Istanbul Vegan Cooking Class: Learn Turkish Dishes at Home Cook vegan versions of Turkish classics in a local chef's home in Istanbul, then sit down to eat what you've made together over three hours. Every day · 17:30 · All ages ★ 5.00 (19 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 73 per person
The top 12 of 40 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Food Night and Rooftop Experience IstanbulOur pick | US$ 79 per person | 3h 15m | 4.95★ · 1,137 | Every day · Every 30 min, 14:00 to 20:00 | — |
| Istanbul Beyoğlu: Food Tour & Turkish Coffee with TastingsTop ratedGroup of up to 7 | US$ 150 per person | 4h–5h | 5.00★ · 215 | Every day · 17:00 | English |
| Istanbul Turkish Coffee Workshop: Make & Read Your OwnBest valueGroup of up to 10 | US$ 20 per person | 2h | 4.92★ · 206 | Every day except Friday and Sunday · 10:00, 13:00 and 16:00 | English |
| Istanbul food tour: Spice Market, Kadıköy & ferry crossingGroup of up to 10 | US$ 135 per person | 5h 30m | 4.96★ · 3,796 | Every day · Every 30 min, 09:00 to 12:00 | English |
| Istanbul: Turkish Coffee Sand Workshop & Fortune Telling Gift Set | US$ 30 per person | 1h | 4.94★ · 341 | Every day · Every 2 h, 08:00 to 20:00 | English, Russian, Turkish |
| Istanbul Food Tour: Two Markets, Two ContinentsGroup of up to 7 | US$ 150 per person | 6h 30m | 4.98★ · 683 | Mon–Sat · 09:30 and 10:30 | English |
| Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise: Turkish Menu & Live Show | US$ 30 per person | 3h | 4.92★ · 204 | Every day · 20:40 | — |
| Istanbul: Beyoglu Food Tour with Market Walk & Raki TastingGroup of up to 8 | US$ 118 per person | 3h 30m | 4.88★ · 289 | Every day · 13:30 and 18:00 | English, Spanish |
| Istanbul Food Tour: Bosphorus Ferry, Market Tastings & BaklavaGroup of up to 10 | US$ 116 per person | — | 4.88★ · 258 | Every day · 18:00 | English |
| Istanbul: Street Food Tour on Asian & European Sides FerryGroup of up to 10 | US$ 116 per person | 5h–6h | 4.97★ · 258 | Every day · 09:30, 10:00 and 10:30 | English |
| Istanbul culinary walking tour: Spice Bazaar & Kadikoy fish marketPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 139 per person | 4h 20m | 4.89★ · 113 | Every day · 13 start times, 02:00 to 17:00 | English |
| Istanbul: Circle City Food Walk, Ferry & Turkish Bath TourGroup of up to 6 | US$ 200 per person | 10h | 4.97★ · 374 | Every day · 09:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (7): Istanbul culinary walking tour: Spice Bazaar & Kadikoy fish market (US$ 139 per person) · Private Istanbul Food Tour: Karakoy & Kadikoy, All-Inclusive (US$ 276 per person) · Private Istanbul Food Tour: 10 Tastings in Kadikoy (US$ 143 per person)
- With pickup (4): Istanbul culinary walking tour: Spice Bazaar & Kadikoy fish market (US$ 139 per person) · Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Belly Dance (US$ 45 per person) · Istanbul Food Tour: 10 Tastings & Wine Through Hidden Gems (US$ 140 per person)
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