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8 guests
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10:30AM
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14+ Tastings
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From $99

Antalya food tour

ANTALYA FOOD TOUR - Most visitors only scratch the surface of Antalya’s food culture. They stick to modern restaurants, missing the smoky grills, fragrant pots, and generations-old kitchens that define the city’s real culinary identity. Fear not, you’ve come to the right place.

Start at a local deli to sample artisanal Ezine and cave-aged Van-Otlu cheeses. With strict Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status, these aren’t your average supermarket fetas. Complete the platter with sun-dried peppers, fresh olives, and the bittersweet peel from the turunΓ§ orange trees lining the avenues.

Next is a flour-dusted pastry shop that has preserved its traditions since launching in 1930. This is no assembly-line bakery; the third generation family of octogenarian owner Uncle Tevfik, expertly spin dough with decades of muscle memory. The result is deliciously flaky serpme bΓΆrek pastries, washed down with Turkish tea. It’s a masterclass in culinary heritage that you can't find anywhere else but Antalya.

We move deeper into the stone ramparts of the old KaleiΓ§i quarter to tackle a non-negotiable triple-act. Begin with Antalya's signature piyaz; for locals, a bean salad without tahini is an insult. Here, it’s a sacred obsession defined by a rich pool of garlicky sauce and apple vinegar dressing. Sitting beside is the soulmate: şiş kΓΆfte, fingers of skewered meatballs packed with local spices. To complete the trinity, we spoon-dive into candied pumpkin, a dish with roots tracing back to the imperial kitchens of the Ottoman era.

Later there’s a dish that migrated from Mersin, a port city further down the Riviera. Known as tantuni, fincely minced beef or spiced chickpeas are seasoned with shakes of sumac, and rolled inside soft lavash wraps . While we’d rather not spoil all the surprises of the 14+ tastings, our advice is simple: you’d best come hungry.

Our food crawls ends with an Anatolian sweet tradition that is unique to this corner of the world; burned ice cream in a wafer halva. Forget vanilla; its signature smoky flavour comes from goat’s milk scorched against the bottom of a copper cauldron.

This is Antalya's authentic food scene as seen through the eyes of a local tastemaker. Escape the tourist track and dine in the the city as the locals do.

Time or date not available? Check out our other evening tour by clicking on this link >> Antalya Eats food tour

Why this tour is awesome

Embark on our daytime food walk to uncover the gastronomic treasures of the Turkish Riviera. Step into historic neighborhood kitchens to sample regional specialities, from freshly baked serpme bΓΆrek to Antalya’s famous tahini-soaked piyaz salad.

Guided by a local tastemaker over the course of 14+ distinct tastings, this immersive experience is tailor-made for curious travellers eager to eat like a local.

Lavash wraps of tasty tantuni from a port city on the Riveira

Lavash wraps of tasty tantuni from a port city on the Riveira

Antalya's colliding geography of mountains to coastline

Antalya's colliding geography of mountains to coastline

Local artisanal cheese, fresh olives and Turkish pickles

Local artisanal cheese, fresh olives and Turkish pickles

Octogenarian bΓΆrek master Uncle Tevfik

Octogenarian bΓΆrek master Uncle Tevfik

Deliciously flaky serpme bΓΆrek pastries from a 3rd generation recipe

Deliciously flaky serpme bΓΆrek pastries from a 3rd generation recipe

The food heroes of Antalya

The food heroes of Antalya

Antalya-style piyaz bean salad, a local obsession

Antalya-style piyaz bean salad, a local obsession

Piyaz's partner in crime, şiş kâfte, fingers of skewered and spiced meatballs

Piyaz's partner in crime, şiş kâfte, fingers of skewered and spiced meatballs

Your local tastemaker to help gain a deeper understanding of Turkish cuisine

Your local tastemaker to help gain a deeper understanding of Turkish cuisine

Experience the full spectrum of the city's culinary offerings

Experience the full spectrum of the city's culinary offerings

Make new foodie friends along the way

Make new foodie friends along the way

Tuck into Antalya's own dessert, burned ice cream

Tuck into Antalya's own dessert, burned ice cream

Includes

  • Price US $99 per person
  • Tastings 14+ food tastings included. No hidden charges.
  • Drinks Bottled water included
  • Transport / Walking Walking tour with 5-6 stops
  • Start Time 10:30AM
  • Small group tour Maximum of 8 guests (private tours or groups of 9+, please contact us)
  • Duration 3.5 to 4 hours depending on the pace of the group
  • Days Open Open Every Day. BΓΆrekΓ§i Tevfik is closed on Mondays, though we will visit an alternative bΓΆrek shop
  • Guide Led by one of our superb Antalya food hosts
  • Child Policy Children aged 3-12 years: 50% discount. Infants 0-2 years: free
  • Instant Confirmation Book instantly on our live calendar. If your date is unavailable, please contact us
  • Cancellation policy Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
  • Language English
  • Pick up / Drop off Not included. Easy to find meeting point for all guests

Dietary information

  • General Advice Many streetside vendors specialise in signature menus, and may not have alternatives. It is not always possible to cater for all dietary requests at every stop
  • Vegetarian Possible, though meat is used in 3-4 tastings with no alternatives available
  • Vegan Unsuitable as meat, seafood and eggs are used in over half the tastings
  • Pescatarian Possible, though meat is used in 3-4 tastings with no alternatives available
  • Pork / Halal There is no pork on the tour, and it is suitable for halal diets
  • Gluten Intolerance / Celiac Disease Possible, though gluten is used in 3-4 tastings, with no alternatives available. Unsuitable for celiac disease.
  • Lactose Intolerance Possible, though lactose is in 1-2 tastings with no alternatives available. Butter is used in 5-6 tastings where there are traces of lactose.
  • Peanuts / Tree Nut Allergy Nuts are not typically used in any of the tastings. Possible for mild allergies only, as there's a risk of traces.
  • Seafood / Shellfish Seafood is not typically used in any of the tastings. Possible for mild allergies only, as there's a risk of traces.
  • Severe Allergies Due to the nature of street food cooking, we can never guarantee any dish to be 100% free from allergens, as there is always the risk of traces and cross-contamination. It is unsuitable for severe allergies. Contact us: info@achefstour.com
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How to book

To join our Antalya lunchtime food tour, use the live booking calendar to select your date and secure your tour. If the date is unavailable, or for special requests and private bookings, please contact us. Safety and comfort of guests is our first priority, so if you have any questions on dietary information or food allergies, please contact us before booking.

What to expect

This tour is designed for adventurous eaters with an interest in discovering the food locals eat. It’s a walking tour where the pace is gentle, the terrain flat and there are plenty of rest (eating) stops along the way. Join us on the best Antalya food tour in the city, you won't regret it.

Meeting point

This Antalya lunchtime food tour starts from The Sudd Coffee Kaleiçi cafe, southwest of Hadrian's Gate. It is centrally located in the old quarter of Antalya. It's easily reachable by walking, or taxi. At the end of the experience, your guide can help you with walking directions or a taxi back if you wish. More details will be sent upon booking confirmation.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Why you should book with us

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  • No hidden charges - all food tastings included in the price
  • Authentic food experience, escape the tourist traps
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