TÜRKIYE
Turkey's standouts.
The 10 most-booked food & drink tours in Turkey. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Taste Kadıköy street food, dairy-market treats, and classic kebabs, with a ferry crossing for big Istanbul views.
“It was a wonderful day, and I loved our guide. The choices of restaurants and experiences were well planned and relaxed.”
3-hour Istanbul Turkish food night with street tastings, rooftop tea views, and a multi-course kebab-meze dinner plus künefe.
“This tour was absolutely incredible and became one of my favorite memories in Istanbul. It blended amazing food, stunning views, and a genuinely warm atmosphere in a way that felt both authentic and unforgettable. The rooftop stop was spectacular. The food was outstanding as well. We tasted more than ten traditional Turkish dishes in a…”
Eat your way across Istanbul’s continents on a guided food tour with a Bosphorus ferry, Kadıköy markets, Kurdish dishes, and Turkish desserts.
“Salih was an excellent source of information about Turkey and the food. He took us outside of our comfort zone at a couple of stops, which was perfect. He accommodated our request for a bar stop and some vegetarian options. The food was great (and plentiful) but the best part was the conversation.”
Taste Turkish classics in Beyoğlu on a guided 3.5-hour walk from Galata Bridge to Taksim Square. Small group, funicular ride.
“What a wonderful way to tour local cuisine! Even paced and variety. We learned a lot about the city and its culture through its food and how everything got here from other regions! Just be aware if Food sensitivity is of concern. Naturally nuts and spices are delicious but can ruin one’s holiday. Just ask!”
Alanya pirate boat tour with caves, Cleopatra Beach, swim stops, lunch, unlimited soft drinks, and a foam party plus hotel pickup.
“Very good price for value, and good day out. staff was friendly and helpfull. Overall very good day out with family”
3-hour Kaleiçi walking tour in Antalya with guide and semolina halva dessert. Meet at Clock Tower, learn local stories, taste classics.
“The guide Onder is amazing. He imparts so much information about where you are, the history and significance of the place. He is very accommodating of everybody’s needs and ensured we all had the best experience possible. If you haven’t done this walking tour yet, look no further as Onder is the guide for you.…”
See Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys and valleys with a small-group guide, then enjoy a multi-wine tasting and pottery demo in one half-day loop.
“Rabia is an excellent guide! Very knowledgeable!! Loved to tour and wine tasting. Pottery tour was exceptional! Would definitely recommend”
Istanbul food walk from $80: Spice Market breakfast, Tahtakale pide, Eminönü coffee, döner, Grand Bazaar kebabs, baklava. 4.5 hrs.
“We had Sude as our tour guide on a 4 hour food tour. Sude was fantastic. She explained the history of the Ottoman empire and of course a thorough explanation on the history of the local food. Extremely patient kind and helpful and a lovely person to have on our tour of local food. We…”
Kadıköy private food tour with 12+ tastings: breakfast, handmade pide, coffee and wine, lahmacun, baklava, secret dish.
“Melis provided a fun and informative tour. The food stops were excellent. Her extensive knowledge of the area, the city of Istanbul and Turkish customs in general added a much appreciated layer to our experience. Thank you.”
Private Kadıköy food tour with 10 tastings, including raki & padi, plus culture stops in about 3 hours with a local guide.
“Our guide, Mohammad, was very helpful and concerned about our comfort and experience. His love of his community and food was obvious. He even made recommendations for other tours outside of Istanbul. He also made a couple of great suggestions for restaurants on the European side.”
