Discover Istanbul’s Culinary Scene

Join us to sample the exceptional food culture in Istanbul! What’s in a kebab? How do you make Turkish coffee? Where’s the best baklava made? Compare mezes and tapas, taste offals, and learn all about the city’s cuisine on this tour.

Explore the markets of Istanbul and discover the diverse and delectable cuisine of this fascinating city in carefully selected local spots.

Discover the highlights of Istanbul’s culinary scene on this tour, which takes you to the places other tourists don’t get to see. See the Spice Market, Eminonu, Tahtakale, Suleymaniye, a local market, and discover a traditional residential neighbourhood.

Your tour begins at the Spice Market, and your guide takes you around the authentic areas of the city. Visit spots where only locals eat and see how everyday people live their lives in Istanbul. Explore a special local market brimming with all of the culinary products imaginable.

The tour also visits mosques and other historical buildings, if requested. You get to sample plenty of food along the way: baklava, kebabs, desserts, Turkish delight, simit, Turkish tea, mezes, olives, delicatessen stops, pastrami, clotted cream, cheese, and more!

Istanbul has everything that you can ask for in a food destination, and you have the chance to experience this on our Culinary Walking Tour.

Group tours have a maximum of eight people, so the experience is always intimate.