The 15 Best Food & Drink Experiences in Turkey

1.Guided Food Tour with Ferry Ride and Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 770 reviews · 6 hours · from $115Our pick

A 6-hour Istanbul food tour across Europe and Asia, with a ferry ride, 20 tastings, and classic dishes in Kadıköy and Karaköy.

“Önder was great throughout. He provided lots of information about the traditional Turkish dishes sampled on the tour as well as made lots of great recommendations along the way. Highly recommend”

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2.Turkish Food Night and Rooftop Experience Istanbul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 666 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $77Top rated

Enjoy Turkish street snacks, tea on a Süleymaniye rooftop, and a 140-year-old local dinner in Istanbul, capped at 15 people.

“This food tour was amazing and just what I needed. I was solo traveling in Istanbul after a work trip, and wanted to book a group tour to meet others. The food was amazing and it’s quite a lot of food for the value. Our guides, Eylul and Zay were amazing and so friendly and informative! Would highly recommend this as a way to see the a little bit of the city and learn about the food culture.”

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3.Turkish Food Night and Rooftop Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 569 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Rooftop views, street-food tasting, and a final Turkish dinner in a 130-year-old restaurant, with tea and künefe.

“Our guide, Suli, was extremely passionate about her job and truly brought the experience to life. She took us to several insider spots we never would have found on our own. We started with street food and the off to a beautiful rooftop view overlooking the lights of Istanbul, followed by a fantastic final restaurant filled entirely with locals – always a very good sign. We had a wonderful time, felt well informed throughout, and enjoyed excellent food, all of which was included in the price. Thank you again for a great experience! Marcus & Josi”

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4.Guided Food and Culture Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 528 reviews · 4 hours · from $136

Taste Istanbul from both sides of the Bosphorus on a small-group tour with ferry views, Kadıköy markets, Kurdish home cooking, and dessert.

“Burak took us to some amazing eateries that I would never have found on my own, tasting food that on most stops I never would have ordered myself. The food was delicious and plentiful. The ferry ride was also a total bonus, specifically as we were able to enjoy sunset and the night sky on our return. A wonderful tour which I would recommend to anyone coming to Istanbul - a total highlight of mine. Thank you Burak for a lovely evening!”

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5.Istanbul Food Tour – History and Culture of Turkish Culinary

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 265 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $127.03

Istanbul Beyoğlu food tour: Galata bridge views, İstiklal Street bites, Çiçek Pasajı sweets, funicular ride, coffee included.

“Really enjoyable tour. Our tour guide Erol was very knowledgeable, which really helped to make this a great experience.”

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6.Istanbul Kadikoy Food Tour with 12+ Local Delicacies Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 247 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $100.42

Kadıköy half-day food tour with 12+ local tastings, handmade pide, lahmacun, coffee and baklava. Small group, great value.

“We really enjoyed this food tour with Melis. The number of locations was just about right - we tasted a wide variety of local dishes and even learned how to divine fortunes from coffee grounds!”

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7.Istanbul Traditional Food Tour with Dinner on Off-Touristy-Path

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 230 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $139.13

5-hour Istanbul food tour with ferry to Kadikoy, 9 tastings, dinner-style meal, dessert, and Bosphorus views at night.

“This was a great tour! Experienced so much food that we would never would have tried on our own. There is plenty of food and you don't walk away hungry. The ferry rides are nice at night to see all of the lights of Istanbul. The guide Salik was most enjoyable, and we all agreed we had a really good time.”

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8.Private and guided Istanbul food tour – Taste of Istanbul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 205 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $270

Private Istanbul food tour crossing the Bosphorus by ferry, starting with Turkish breakfast in Karaköy and ending in Kadıköy.

“Great introduction to the city! I think food is the best part of traveling, and this tour covered it all! Come hungry and try everything recommended. Just don't eat it all. Have to save room for the next treat🎉. Local guide provides so much information on current issues. Can't recommend enough!!!”

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9.Istanbul Guided Street Food Tour Around European and Asian Sides

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $139.13

Small-group Istanbul street food tour across Europe and Asia, with a Bosphorus ferry, market tastings, and sweet finishes like kunefe.

“Doing a food tour in the beginning of the trip is always a good idea bc the tour guide has recommendations for places to eat and things to do. That’s exactly what Onder (my tour guide) did! He was great at explaining the foods we were trying and places that he thinks are “must visit.” I would’ve never found the places we tried without this food tour! Highly recommend in the start of your trip!”

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10.Pirate Boat Tour with Food and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 146 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $17Best value

Cruise Alanya on a pirate boat with caves, Cleopatra Beach, lunch, and unlimited soft drinks, plus a foam party with music for a great value day.

“Was a fun trip food was edible unlimited soft drinks was nice would reccomend”

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11.Old Town Walking Tour with Dessert Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 144 reviews · 3 hours · from $27

3-hour guided walk through Antalya Old Town Kaleici, ending with warm semolina halva served with ice cream, tahini, and peanuts.

“The guide was great, friends and very knowledgeable, he was very considerate, also funny. When I visit Antalya again I will definitely book other tours that he has, as I know it will be great.”

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12.Cappadocia Half-Day Fairy Chimneys Guided Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $139.08

Göreme half-day fairy chimneys tour with Rose and Pigeon Valleys, Avanos pottery, then Salkım Wine House tasting of 20 wines.

“The wine tasting experience was exceptional! Each wine was introduced with clear, engaging explanations, making the whole journey both educational and enjoyable. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate, which added so much value to the experience. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to explore wine in a relaxed yet informative way!”

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13.Local Food, History and Hidden Places Walking Tour in Istanbul

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $80

Istanbul’s Spice Market to Grand Bazaar food walk with breakfast, lunch, coffee and Ottoman-era stories in a small English group.

“The history of the food and the different sources of the food. Everywhere we went was interesting and accessible. Well organised and the guides knowledgeable and friendly.”

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14.Istanbul Kadikoy Private Food Tour with 12+ Local Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $356

Taste Kadıköy in 3.5 hours on a private food tour with 12+ stops, Turkish breakfast, pide, coffee, lahmacun, wine, and baklava.

“Melis provided a fun and informative tour. The food stops were excellent. Her extensive knowledge of the area, the city of Istanbul and Turkish customs in general added a much appreciated layer to our experience. Thank you.”

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15.PRIVATE Istanbul Food Tour – 10 Tastings including Raki & Padi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $153.26

Private Kadıköy food tour with 10 tastings, raki and padi, plus neighborhood culture stops in about 3 hours.

“We had a wonderful food tour on the Asian side of Istanbul with Umut! Not only did he acquaint us with a diverse variety of yummy Turkish specialties, he gave us much insight into the Turkish culture and history! We can highly recommend this tour!”

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