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Istanbul Culinary Tour: Local Hotspots & Gourmet StreetFoods

By DayTours byLocals
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$155 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Learn about Turkish food culture from a culinary guide
  • Sample snacks, drinks, confections, meats, mussels, and more
  • Sample traditional snacks, desserts, and drinks
  • This tour is limited to eight travellers for a personalised experience

Activity location

    • Istanbul
    • Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Arap Cami, Tersane Cd. No: 5, 34421 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye | Please meet your guide in front of NORDSTERN HOTEL GALATA (outside). The hotel is just a 2-minute walk from the Karaköy tram stop (T1 line). Your guide will be wearing a tour guide badge and will be easy to recognize.
    • Arap Cami, İstanbul, Türkiye

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Funicular public transport ticket
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Gourmet street food tastings
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    Main course kebab tasting
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Traditional Turkish Baklava
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    Bottled water
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    Small group experience (Max 8) with professional licensed guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Experience the essential flavours of Turkey on this culinary journey across İstiklal Street. We begin with traditional Turkish tea, served in its iconic tulip-shaped glass—strong, aromatic, and a warm symbol of Turkish hospitality.

Along the way, we taste a variety of beloved street foods and local specialities. Enjoy Gözleme, a hand-rolled stuffed flatbread cooked to perfection, followed by Çiğ Köfte, a spicy bulgur-based delicacy packed with bold flavours. We continue with classics like Mantı, tiny dumplings topped with garlic yoghurt and spices, and Tantuni, a deliciously seasoned meat wrap from southern Turkey. Of course, no visit is complete without trying a Dürüm Kebab, filled with tender döner meat wrapped in soft lavash. For a sweet finish, indulge in Baklava, famous for its crisp layers of filo, rich nuts, and fragrant syrup.

Location

Activity location

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    • Istanbul
    • Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Arap Cami, Tersane Cd. No: 5, 34421 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye | Please meet your guide in front of NORDSTERN HOTEL GALATA (outside). The hotel is just a 2-minute walk from the Karaköy tram stop (T1 line). Your guide will be wearing a tour guide badge and will be easy to recognize.
    • Arap Cami, İstanbul, Türkiye