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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Hidden Beyoğlu Tour

Beyoğlu has long been one of Istanbul’s great centers of culture, nightlife and dining, where traces of its cosmopolitan past mix with Anatolian traditions and …More

Beyoğlu has long been one of Istanbul’s great centers of culture, nightlife and dining, where traces of its cosmopolitan past mix with Anatolian traditions and...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
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$150
Street Food & Wine Pairing Kadikoy Evening Tour

Immerse yourself in the culinary delights of Istanbul with our captivating Street Food & Wine Pairing Kadikoy Evening Tour. This is the first and only …More

Immerse yourself in the culinary delights of Istanbul with our captivating Street Food & Wine Pairing Kadikoy Evening Tour. This is the first and only...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$142
Turkish Delight Workshop / Cooking Class in Little Hagia Sophia

Rather than buying store-bought sweets, make Turkish delight from scratch in Istanbul’s historic Little Hagia Sophia. This small-group workshop teaches the traditional process, from mixing …More

Rather than buying store-bought sweets, make Turkish delight from scratch in Istanbul’s historic Little Hagia Sophia. This small-group workshop teaches the traditional process, from mixing...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (42)
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$50
Istanbul Guided Walking Tours with Food and Beverage Tastings

Rather than having a proper meal, we prefer to take you on a local food adventure at the backstreets of Istanbul! We will start in …More

Rather than having a proper meal, we prefer to take you on a local food adventure at the backstreets of Istanbul! We will start in...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (35)
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$114
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

Enjoy magical views of Istanbul from the Bosphorus on this dinner cruise. Sail on a yacht and watch a show with traditional Turkish folk dancing. …More

Enjoy magical views of Istanbul from the Bosphorus on this dinner cruise. Sail on a yacht and watch a show with traditional Turkish folk dancing....

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$57
Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Turkish Night with Private Table

Experience the magic of Istanbul by night with our dinner cruise. Indulge in a delicious feast of Turkish cuisine while enjoying traditional dances and live …More

Experience the magic of Istanbul by night with our dinner cruise. Indulge in a delicious feast of Turkish cuisine while enjoying traditional dances and live...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$46
Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise: Turkish Night Show Experience

Experience the magic of an Istanbul cruise with your own private table, indulge in a delicious feast of Turkish cuisine, and enjoy a variety of …More

Experience the magic of an Istanbul cruise with your own private table, indulge in a delicious feast of Turkish cuisine, and enjoy a variety of...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$30
Historic Dish (Çiğköfte) Cooking & Dining w/Music at Local Home

According to a Şanlıurfa -a city in Southeastern Turkiye- legend çiğ köfte was invented during the time of Prophet Abraham, when fires were forbidden. Unable …More

According to a Şanlıurfa -a city in Southeastern Turkiye- legend çiğ köfte was invented during the time of Prophet Abraham, when fires were forbidden. Unable...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$82
Join a Turkish Breakfast Ritual with Local Sisters

This experience takes place in Tuğba’s real home kitchen in Şişli, with a small group so it stays personal. Tuğba is a lawyer who cooks …More

This experience takes place in Tuğba’s real home kitchen in Şişli, with a small group so it stays personal. Tuğba is a lawyer who cooks...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$64
Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snack and Refreshment

The Sunset cruise starts from Kabatas Pier with a nice, decorated luxury yacht, sail up to second bridge of the Bosphorus from European part of …More

The Sunset cruise starts from Kabatas Pier with a nice, decorated luxury yacht, sail up to second bridge of the Bosphorus from European part of...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (36)
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$74
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Tour

You can see all the historical beauty of Istanbul with this experience. Dolmabahçe Palace, Galata Bridge, Rumeli Fortres, Ciragan Palace. Dinner, Turkish show …More

You can see all the historical beauty of Istanbul with this experience. Dolmabahçe Palace, Galata Bridge, Rumeli Fortres, Ciragan Palace. Dinner, Turkish show...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$57
Taste of Turkey in Istanbul’s Europe & Asia by Ferry Crossing

Embark on a culinary journey through Istanbul’s vibrant food culture, exploring both its European and Asian sides. Relax aboard a scenic cruise, taking in the …More

Embark on a culinary journey through Istanbul’s vibrant food culture, exploring both its European and Asian sides. Relax aboard a scenic cruise, taking in the...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$91
Authentic Turkish Cooking at a Local’s Home in Cihangir

Join Leyla in her Cihangir home kitchen for a cook together and eat together experience focused on traditional Turkish home food. After meeting Leyla's home, …More

Join Leyla in her Cihangir home kitchen for a cook together and eat together experience focused on traditional Turkish home food. After meeting Leyla's home,...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$113
Small Group Yacht Tour With Unlimited Wine, Fruits & Mixed Nuts

Our experienced crew welcomes you aboard and will accompany you throughout your journey with guided sightseeing, personal narratives, Aegean wine, fresh seasonal fruit and mixed …More

Our experienced crew welcomes you aboard and will accompany you throughout your journey with guided sightseeing, personal narratives, Aegean wine, fresh seasonal fruit and mixed...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$56
Istanbul Food Tour with Bosphorus Ferry

*Two Continents in One Day: Experience the culinary secrets of both Europe and Asia, connected by a scenic Bosphorus ferry ride. *10+ Local Tastings: Feast …More

*Two Continents in One Day: Experience the culinary secrets of both Europe and Asia, connected by a scenic Bosphorus ferry ride. *10+ Local Tastings: Feast...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
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$180
Global Vibe Istanbul: Multicultural Night & Social Party

A multi-language social club and event series where you can practice languages, play games, hit the dancefloor, party, and experience different cultural themes every week. …More

A multi-language social club and event series where you can practice languages, play games, hit the dancefloor, party, and experience different cultural themes every week....

3 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
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$10
Istanbul: Spice Bazaar, Taksim, Karakoy Small-Group Food Tour

Begin your journey at the famous Egyptian Spice Bazaar, where you will meet your guide and sample traditional Turkish delights, nuts, and herbal teas. Immerse …More

Begin your journey at the famous Egyptian Spice Bazaar, where you will meet your guide and sample traditional Turkish delights, nuts, and herbal teas. Immerse...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$85
Home Cooking Class in Central Istanbul with a Local Chef

This isn’t a polished studio or a touristy demo, it’s a real IstThis isn't a studio or a demonstration kitchen. It's a home in Tesvikiye, …More

This isn’t a polished studio or a touristy demo, it’s a real IstThis isn't a studio or a demonstration kitchen. It's a home in Tesvikiye,...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$104
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show in Istanbul

Discover Istanbul by night on a 3-hour Bosphorus dinner cruise combining spectacular waterfront views, Turkish cuisine and live entertainment. Choose from five experiences to suit …More

Discover Istanbul by night on a 3-hour Bosphorus dinner cruise combining spectacular waterfront views, Turkish cuisine and live entertainment. Choose from five experiences to suit...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.0 (196)
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$46
Turkish Tapas (Meze) Cooking for Beginners in Kadikoy

Welcome to an authentic Turkish home cooking experience in the heart of Istanbul. Join our Turkish Meze Cooking Class, led by a local cook, where …More

Welcome to an authentic Turkish home cooking experience in the heart of Istanbul. Join our Turkish Meze Cooking Class, led by a local cook, where...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (15)
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$59
Istanbul Kadikoy Private Food Tour with 12+ Local Tastings

On our daytime Secret Food Tours: Istanbul - Kadikoy, you'll enjoy the best classic Turkish foods. Learn about some of the city's most important dishes, …More

On our daytime Secret Food Tours: Istanbul - Kadikoy, you'll enjoy the best classic Turkish foods. Learn about some of the city's most important dishes,...

180 to 210 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (93)
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$125
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