Istanbul Food Tour
Tour Details
At the scheduled time, we’ll meet at Kadidoy Square to begin this food tour of Istanbul’s Asian side. Leaving the hustle and bustle of Sultanahmet behind, we’ll venture into the lively streets of one of the Turkish capital’s neighborhoods with the richest culinary traditions.
At our first stop, we’ll step into a traditional shop to sip a glass of artisanal pickle juice, a fermented drink with an intense flavor that’s very popular throughout the country. Next, we’ll walk toward the harbor area to sample the famous balık ekmek, a mouthwatering grilled fish sandwich served fresh off the grill.
The tour will continue with a taste of çiğ köfte dürüm, a spiced bulgur wheat wrap served with fresh herbs and pomegranate sauce. An explosion of flavors! Afterward, we’ll visit another local stall to savor two must-try items from the city’s street food scene: midye dolma (stuffed mussels) and kokoreç, a seasoned lamb sandwich. To accompany these delicacies, we’ll try an ice-cold ayran, the classic Turkish yogurt drink.
No culinary tour of Istanbul would be complete without trying the world-famous islak burger, a juicy burger drenched in tomato and garlic sauce that has become an icon of the city’s nightlife.
To put the finishing touch on the experience, we’ll visit a legendary pastry shop with over two centuries of history. There, we’ll treat ourselves to a slice of şambali, a traditional semolina cake soaked in sweet syrup.
After a 2.5-hour tour exploring the local culture and cuisine, we’ll wrap up the activity with full and satisfied stomachs.
Vegetarian Menu
If you choose the vegetarian option when making your reservation, you’ll enjoy a tailored tasting menu featuring meat-free dishes. Among the specialties you’ll try are simit with local cheese and olives, pickle juice, barbunya pilaki (cold bean stew), a vegetarian version of çiğ köfte, lentil meatballs (mercimek köftesi), and a crispy, freshly baked spinach börek.
Vegans
This activity is not recommended for vegans.
More Information
Duration
2 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
English–speaking guide
Sampling of dishes mentioned
When to book?
You can book up until 36 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability conditions
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
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Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?
A - Cairo Foodprint Corporate name: Rami Abdelaziz Mohamed Abdelaziz Registered Office: 9/5 Ahmed Abdelazim Street, branching from El Nasr Road, Dokki District,, Giza, Egypt Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): 2820486260696235 Contact information Email: Hello@foodprint.tours Phone: 00201003444113
If you have any other questions please contact us.
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