Istanbul Food Tour

Begin at bustling Taksim Square

Flaky Kurdish borek and steaming hot Turkish tea

Interesting dishes for bold palates: sirdan with acılı ezme dip and Turkish flatbread

Turkish coffee brewing in hot sand

Traditional fortune telling from your local guide

Visit a traditional pilav house

Stroll through the beautiful passage of Çiçek Pasajı

A squeeze of lemon over midye dolma stuffed mussels

Backstreets of Istanbul city

Bourdain-approved adana dürüm kebab

Food heroes prepare balik durum fish wrap

Board the tunel funicular (tickets included)

Generational chefs at decades-old eateries

Beef tantuni with yoghurt drizzled over

Baklava with Turkish dondurma ice cream

Includes

Price US $99 per person
Tastings 12+ food tastings included
Drinks Bottled water included
Transport / Walking Walking tour with 8-9 stops
Small group tour Maximum of 8 guests (private tours or groups of 9+, please contact us)
Start Time 10:30AM
Duration 4 hours
Days Open Open Every Day
Guide Led by one of our superb Istanbul 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 Meat and seafood are used in 2-3 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 1-2 tastings with limited 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 limited alternatives available. Unsuitable for celiac disease.
Lactose Intolerances Possible, though lactose is in 3-4 tastings with limited alternatives available
Tree Nut / Peanut Allergy Pistachios are used in 1-2 dessert tastings, though alternatives are available. Possible for mild allergies only.
Seafood / Shellfish Allergy Possible, though seafood is used in 1-2 tastings with no alternatives available
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

How to book

To join our Istanbul 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, but the pace is gentle, the terrain flat and there are plenty of rest (eating) stops along the way. Join us on the best lunchtime Istanbul food tour in the city, you won't regret it.

Meeting point

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Cancellation Policy

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

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