THE BEST culinary and foodie tours in Istanbul (Updated November 2026)

Istanbul, Turkey

Check out the Top 10 Istanbul Food & Culinary Tours. Eat like a Local & Experience the Foodie Delights of Istanbul.

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Istanbul Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop

Make Your Own Turkish Coffee! PROGRAM 1. MEETING We will meet with you at Şapçı Han (An Old Ottoman Inn). 2. PRESENTATION You will have …More

Make Your Own Turkish Coffee! PROGRAM 1. MEETING We will meet with you at Şapçı Han (An Old Ottoman Inn). 2. PRESENTATION You will have...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$20
Circle Istanbul (Extraordinary Istanbul)

Have you ever toured a city and wished you knew someone there? Someone with the inside scoop on the city; who you could trust and …More

Have you ever toured a city and wished you knew someone there? Someone with the inside scoop on the city; who you could trust and...

10 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (369)
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$200
Famous Istanbul Pub Crawl #1 Nightlife Experience

For 12 amazing years, we’ve been taking the nightlife of Istanbul to the next level — welcoming 25,000+ guests from every corner of the world! …More

For 12 amazing years, we’ve been taking the nightlife of Istanbul to the next level — welcoming 25,000+ guests from every corner of the world!...

7 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (458)
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$28
Cosmopolitan Kurtuluş: Istanbul’s Neighborhood of Taste

Kurtuluş is one of Istanbul’s most diverse neighborhoods, shaped by generations of Greek, Armenian and Sephardic Jewish communities alongside newer arrivals from eastern Turkey. Its …More

Kurtuluş is one of Istanbul’s most diverse neighborhoods, shaped by generations of Greek, Armenian and Sephardic Jewish communities alongside newer arrivals from eastern Turkey. Its...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$150
Istanbul's Longest-Running Trivia Night / Pub Quiz (English)

Istanbul's longest running pub quiz is a unique meeting point of locals, foreigners living in the city, and travelers passing through. Over 150 sessions have …More

Istanbul's longest running pub quiz is a unique meeting point of locals, foreigners living in the city, and travelers passing through. Over 150 sessions have...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (238)
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$7
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Folk Dance and Live Performances

Spend a memorable all inclusive evening cruising around the Bosphorus Strait in İstanbul. Enjoy spectacular views of historical places, Ottoman palaces and the two beautiful bridges …More

Spend a memorable all inclusive evening cruising around the Bosphorus Strait in İstanbul. Enjoy spectacular views of historical places, Ottoman palaces and the two beautiful bridges...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.6 (307)
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$29
Eating Like a Local: Learn About Diverse Culinary Culture of Turkey

Taste your way across two continents while discovering the stories behind Istanbul’s food culture Explore the local streets, markets and food culture around Eminönü and …More

Taste your way across two continents while discovering the stories behind Istanbul’s food culture Explore the local streets, markets and food culture around Eminönü and...

4 hours 20 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (115)
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$95
Private Turkish Cuisine Cooking Class with Local Moms

This experience is all about warmth, connection, and home-cooked goodness. You won’t be in a fancy kitchen or a cooking school—you’ll be in a real …More

This experience is all about warmth, connection, and home-cooked goodness. You won’t be in a fancy kitchen or a cooking school—you’ll be in a real...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$87
PRIVATE Istanbul Food Tour - 10 Tastings including Raki & Padi

Eat your way through Istanbul and taste the best of Kadikoy on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 …More

Eat your way through Istanbul and taste the best of Kadikoy on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (74)
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$75
Dinner Cruise with Turkish Show in Istanbul

The dinner cruise is one of the most amazing tours in all of Turkey, enjoy the glittering spires and minarets of Istanbul glide by as …More

The dinner cruise is one of the most amazing tours in all of Turkey, enjoy the glittering spires and minarets of Istanbul glide by as...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (128)
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$76
Istanbul Pub Crawl: Bars, Dancefloors, & Beyond

This isn’t just a pub crawl it’s your passport to an unforgettable night in Istanbul! We take you beyond the tourist traps and into the …More

This isn’t just a pub crawl it’s your passport to an unforgettable night in Istanbul! We take you beyond the tourist traps and into the...

5 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
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$16
Taste of Istanbul Food Tour: Street Food & Culture

Welcome to Istanbul’s most local food & culture tour — Taste Istanbul and learn its story in two continents Hosted by professional locals, you’ll explore …More

Welcome to Istanbul’s most local food & culture tour — Taste Istanbul and learn its story in two continents Hosted by professional locals, you’ll explore...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (184)
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$40
Bosphorus Night Cruise Experience on the Luxury Yacht

An Unforgettable Night Cruise on the Bosphorus! Embark on a 2-hour unforgettable journey on a luxurious yacht, surrounded by Istanbul’s mesmerizing nighttime skyline. Under the …More

An Unforgettable Night Cruise on the Bosphorus! Embark on a 2-hour unforgettable journey on a luxurious yacht, surrounded by Istanbul’s mesmerizing nighttime skyline. Under the...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (108)
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$57
Istanbul Europe to Asia Food Tour - Local Markets & Ferry

This isn’t just a food tour—it’s a journey across two continents in one day. We’ll begin with a drink at a panoramic café, giving you …More

This isn’t just a food tour—it’s a journey across two continents in one day. We’ll begin with a drink at a panoramic café, giving you...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (133)
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$40
Turkish Coffee on Sand and Fortune-Telling Workshop by Gentlemen

Discover the uniqueness of our Turkish coffee workshop where cultural immersion meets hands-on experience. Perfect for travelers seeking authentic encounters, families interested in local traditions, …More

Discover the uniqueness of our Turkish coffee workshop where cultural immersion meets hands-on experience. Perfect for travelers seeking authentic encounters, families interested in local traditions,...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$16
Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Show

Cruise between 2 continents as you dine on Turkish meze on a 3-hour Bosphorus cruise of Istanbul. Marvel at monuments from the Byzantine and Ottoman …More

Cruise between 2 continents as you dine on Turkish meze on a 3-hour Bosphorus cruise of Istanbul. Marvel at monuments from the Byzantine and Ottoman...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.6 (152)
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$80
Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show

Istanbul Dinner Cruise, you can enjoy a memorable evening of food, wine, and entertainment. Make the most of an evening in Istanbul with a sparkling …More

Istanbul Dinner Cruise, you can enjoy a memorable evening of food, wine, and entertainment. Make the most of an evening in Istanbul with a sparkling...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (93)
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$57
Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Turkish Live Show and Dinner

Cruise between 2 continents as you dine on Turkish meze on a 3-hour Bosphorus cruise of Istanbul. Marvel at monuments from the Byzantine and Ottoman …More

Cruise between 2 continents as you dine on Turkish meze on a 3-hour Bosphorus cruise of Istanbul. Marvel at monuments from the Byzantine and Ottoman...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.6 (120)
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$72
Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Music and Live Performances

Cruise between 2 continents as you dine on Turkish meze on a 3-hour Bosphorus cruise of Istanbul. Marvel at monuments from the Byzantine and Ottoman …More

Cruise between 2 continents as you dine on Turkish meze on a 3-hour Bosphorus cruise of Istanbul. Marvel at monuments from the Byzantine and Ottoman...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.5 (163)
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$80
Taste of Turkey on Two Continents: From European Istanbul to Asian Kadikoy

Taste your way around two continents during this small-group, half-day food and drink tour in Istanbul. Enjoy a mix of classic recipes, including doner kebab, …More

Taste your way around two continents during this small-group, half-day food and drink tour in Istanbul. Enjoy a mix of classic recipes, including doner kebab,...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (90)
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$85
Bosphorus Cruise Tour with Turkish Show

Join a sightseeing dinner cruise along the Bosphorus Strait. Enjoy a welcome cocktail and dine with live entertainment. Pass some of Istanbul's most famous monuments, …More

Join a sightseeing dinner cruise along the Bosphorus Strait. Enjoy a welcome cocktail and dine with live entertainment. Pass some of Istanbul's most famous monuments,...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$67
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