“Taste Istanbul: Street Food Tour You Can’t Miss”

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“Taste Istanbul: Street Food Tour You Can’t Miss” — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

“Taste Istanbul, one bite at a time!” — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Dive into the vibrant flavors of Istanbul on this guided street food tour!

Explore bustling markets, charming neighborhoods, and hidden alleys while sampling authentic local delicacies. From savory bites to sweet treats, your guide will introduce you to Istanbul’s culinary traditions, share stories behind each dish, and show you the best places where locals eat.

This is the perfect way to experience the city like a true Istanbulite.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, Russian, English, Spanish
Operated by: Travel Inn Turkey

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–7 years) · Adults (8–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide
Included: Hotel pickup
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea
Included: Food tasting

Not included

Not included: Gratuities/TIP (optional)
Not included: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Not included: Hotel drop-off
Not included: Public transportation fees (IstanbulCard is only for personal use)
Not included: Anything else that is not specifically mentioned in the included section

Itinerary

Stop 1

15 min Admission included

Enjoy the Street-food, people, and culture of Turkey. (If we make some changes in the tour content “boat tour” can be done)

A delicious gourmet walking tour in Istanbul with many delicacies you may not discover on your own! Vegetarian diets are not challenging options for us – it’s easy being green and tasting exciting Turkish vegetarian delicacies during this tour.
Sultanahmet District

20 min Admission included

Starting with Simit and Turkish tea. Simit is a freshly baked, molasses-dipped, and sesame-crusted dough.
Gulhane Park

15 min Admission included

By tram to Gülhane Park, discovering Gülhane Park by walk and continuing to the historical Post Office in Sirkeci.
Sirkeci Station

30 min Admission included

Eating Raw Meatbals: Çiğ Köfte. It is traditionally and usually served as an appetizer or meze. Enjoying the Pomegranate Juice, which gives you energy for the rest of the day.
Misir Carsisi

30 min Admission included

We start by tasting unique spices in the Spice Market; then walk to Eminönü for Balık – ekmek: Fish and Bread, which is served on a traditional Turkish boat.
Eminonu Square

30 min Admission included

alık – ekmek: Fish and Bread, which is served on a traditional Turkish boat.
Galata Koprusu

Passing by

Passing the historical Galata Bridge by walk and taking the second oldest Metro to Taksim.
Galata Tower

30 min Admission included

Tasting the traditional Turkish coffee next to Galata Tower. It’sroasted and ground coffee is boiled with sugar, and then served with the grounds which are allowed to settle at the bottom of your cup. This method allows the preservation of the full flavor.
Istiklal Caddesi

15 min Admission included

Turkish coffee is a communal drink. After coffee walking to the famous Istiklal Street and eating Stuffed Mussels: Midye served with lemon. The vendor will crack one open for you. Squeeze on a bit of lemon and use the shell to scoop out all the street gourmet goodness.
Cicek Pasaji

30 min Admission included

After that we will enjoy the delicious Fried Mussels: Midye Tava spooned on a thick smear of tarator, made with dried bread crumbs, walnuts, lemon juice, salt, pepper, herbs, and tahini. It’s served skewered onto a shish. The same unlicensed street mussels of unknown provenance, coated in flour (and sometimes egg yolk and beer), then deep-fried in a vat of sizzling oil; these are another very popular snack available at any time of day.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Begin your tour from our office in Sultanahmet, a conveniently located spot near major attractions.

Alternatively, we can arrange to meet you at a central location in Istanbul. Exact details will be confirmed after booking.

End point

Begin your tour from our office in Sultanahmet, a conveniently located spot near major attractions.

Alternatively, we can arrange to meet you at a central location in Istanbul. Exact details will be confirmed after booking.