Top Istanbul Dinner

Come join me at my home, to learn how we, Turkish people, cook at home. While you will experience what daily life of a Turkish person is, you will learn things about the culture where you will not find online or on Istanbul streets. Firstly, we will walk to my favorite local stores that I shop in my daily life. We will visit the Charcuterie, green grocery, spice store, pickle store and meze store that I go almost daily. After we do the shopping, we will cook, and set the table together as two friends. While we exchange information about our cultures, religions, literature, and politics, we will enjoy the dishes we cooked together. When you leave, you will have two questions in your mind: how did I eat so much, and how come did I get this close with someone in this short time. You will also keep this cooking knowledge as a souvenier that you will bring back to your friends and family at your hometown. So, come as a guest, leave as a friend!

Join Maral and Suko, a mother-daughter duo, for an immersive vegan Turkish cooking experience in Istanbul. Skip the search for vegan restaurants and dive into authentic vegan culture at their cozy home. Discover a unique perspective on veganism as you cook alongside a family in a city known for its meat-centric cuisine. Embrace this opportunity to cook, eat, and bond like family and friends.

Book your evening cruise on the Bosphorus ahead of time; this must-do activity sells out quickly. Step on board the boat for views of Istanbul's top landmarks—including the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge and the Blue Mosque—lit up for the night. Enjoy a traditional Turkish dinner with drinks, followed by entertainment.

Whether tucking into a tasty kebab, feasting on mezes or indulging in sweet baklava – Turkish cuisine is a treat for adventurous foodies. Uncover Istanbul’s culinary secrets on this 3-hour cooking class and learn to cook your traditional dishes under the guidance of an expert chef.

Get to know the complex food culture of Istanbul on this guided street food walking tour. Explore the Pera neighborhood and visit some of the hidden passages and streets including the Flower Passage, Hazzopulo, and Asmali Mescit. Stop at traditional meyhanes and food markets and sample a wide range of cuisine, including snacks, desserts, and drinks.

Discover Istanbul’s European and Asian sides—and taste a range of delectable Turkish delicacies—on this full-day, small-group tour. Meet your guide in the morning in Istanbul’s Old City, and be sure to come hungry: you have a day of feasting ahead of you. Explore a spice market, and enjoy a traditional Turkish breakfast, before crossing the Bosphorus to trendy Kadikoy. Sip Turkish coffee, visit multiple restaurants, and discover Istanbul’s must-try dishes.

Prepare to be awed by Istanbul’s magnificent architecture, rich history, and eclectic bazaars as you discover the unmissable highlights of the Old City on this 1-, 2-, or 3-day private tour. Marvel over the glorious Hagia Sophia, learn how the Blue Mosque earned its famous nickname, and see the ancient Basilica Cistern. Tour Topkapi Palace to gain an insight into the lavish lifestyles of the Ottoman sultans and their harem, and browse the legendary Grand Bazaar, where you find everything from carpets to Turkish delight. Flexible daily itineraries: Day 1 - Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome Square, German Fountain, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar. Day 2 - Bosphorus Cruise by Public Ferry, Dolmabahce Palace, Taksim Square, Istiklal Street, Cicek Passage, Galata Tower (from outside), Spice Market. Day 3 - Suleymaniye Mosque, Fener and Balat Districts, St. Stephen Church (Iron Church), Pierre Lotti Panoramic Hill by Cable Car, Kadıkoy Market (or alternative sites).

Step aboard a cruise between Europe and Asia on the Bosphorus to enjoy dinner and shoreline views. Eat a 3-course menu of traditional Turkish meze at a private table accompanied by soft drinks and alcohol. In addition to enjoying views of the sites on shore—such as the Fatih Sultan Mehmed Bridge and the Bosphorus Bridge—enjoy a show of traditional Turkish entertainment.

Discover Istanbul’s delectable bites and illuminated sights by night on this food tour. Alongside a knowledgeable guide, head to the bustling Taksim Square, home to the mighty Monument to the Republic, in order to sample Turkish specialties from multiple eateries. Feast on Turkish dishes like icli kofte (spiced meat and nuts), sample an authentic Turkish kebab, and satisfy your sweet tooth with baklava, a traditional Turkish dessert. Round-trip hotel transport is included on this small-group tour, limited to 14 food lovers.

Taste 10 of Istanbul's top culinary treats on this half-day private food tour. Your guide will walk you through a carefully curated itinerary from one food hot spot to the other while pointing out attractions such as Cicek Pasaji, Avrupa Pasaji, and Aga Hamami. Taste typical dishes that range from sweet to savory, including Turkish delight and durum. This private tour means undivided attention from your guide and plenty of chances to ask questions.

Istanbul’s minarets and bridges look their best by night, lit up in gleaming lights. Experience them from the comfort of an air-conditioned boat on this Bosphorus dinner cruise with belly dancers, whirling dervishes, folk dancers and professional DJ. Feast on a 3-course dinner with starters, desserts, salad, fruit and a choice of mains (including vegetarian options) as the sights glide by: alcoholic drinks are available to purchase.

Cruise the stunning Bosphorus Strait and Golden Horn and experience three of the best Istanbul sights on this adventure-filled full-day sightseeing tour. This tour takes you on a boat ride on the Bosphorus Strait to savor spectacular sights of bridges, palaces, mosques and fortresses. Stop at Dolmabahçe Palace for a guided tour and explore the alluring scents and colors of the Spice Bazaar. Plus, enjoy a delicious 3-course meal along the beautiful shoreline.

Awaken your culinary senses with this small-group Turkish food night tour in Istanbul. This tour explores Istanbul’s off the beaten path eateries, letting you discover the best of Turkey’s traditional tastes. Visit a barbecue restaurant and roast kebabs over an open flame, savor classics from a ‘simit’ bakery and enjoy live music and delicious meze at a ‘meyhane’ (Turkish tapas bar). This small-group food tour is limited to 15 people, for more personalized attention from your guide.

Set sail along the Bosphorus, the meeting point of Europe and Asia, on this evening cruise. Experience Istanbul at its most atmospheric as you cruise past the illuminated city skyline and admire landmarks including Dolmabahce Palace, the Bosphorus Bridge, and the Maiden's Tower. While on-board, tuck into a 3-course dinner and enjoy a variety of entertainment including whirling dervishes, belly dancing, and DJs.

Soak up the glittering lights of Istanbul by night on this Bosphorus cruise, with performances from belly dancers, whirling dervishes and so much more. Marvel at glistening minarets and bridges as you enjoy a 3-course feast, with vegetarian options available. Alcoholic drinks help the party spirit flow, as a professional DJ pumps up the energy with international tunes and you glide past trendy nightclubs such as Reina and Sortie.

There are a lot of Bosphorus cruise packages available, but it’s hard to find ones that are as suitable for 4-year-olds as they are for 40-year-olds. This all-ages dinner cruise, with discounted tickets for under-8s, fits the bill. Savor your river views of the lights of Istanbul burning in the darkness, stack your dinner plate with fresh seafood and delectable Turkish cuisine, and enjoy the thrills and colors of a cultural show with sword dances, whirling dervishes and much more.

After pick up our guest from hotels head straight to Kabataş port (Near the Dolmabahce Palace) where our boat is docked. Set sail at 8.30pm and begin by sailing up to the Black sea from Europen Side. Help yourself to a welcome drink from the on board bar and then sit back and enjoy the enchanting scenery. As the sun sets on the Bosphorus, admire Istanbul's famous relics from the comfort of your window side seat, see the highlights like Dolmabahce palace, Blue Mosque and The Maiden tower. Watch out for Faith Sultan Mehmet Bridge and the Rumeli fortress and gaze in wonder at the iconic structure that connects Asia to Europe. Whilst sailing enjoy the traditional entertainment, including Katibim show, belly dancing and Turkish folk dancing. Return back to Kabataş port at 23:45-24:00 pm. The tour finishes with a drop off at your hotel. Dinner Appetizer Plate (10 kind Off Turkish/Greek appatizer) Fresh Season Salad Grilled Fish or Chicken Steak or grilled meatball with garnish (optional)

Immerse yourself in the heart of Instanbul with this dinner cruise on the Bosphorus sea. Leaving from the city, this is the perfect opportunity to learn about Turkish culture and traditions in a fun, relaxing environment. Indulge in a delicious dinner, including unlimited soft drinks while admiring passing views of lights in the shore. Afterwards, delight in the show that follows, including folk dancing, belly dancers and whirling dervish.

Not many people can say they’ve traveled between two continents in a day. You can when you book our memorable dinner cruise. See the joining of the Asian and European continents while being entertained with elegant Turkish dancers. Don’t miss the opportunity to add a memorable addition to your Turkish holiday.

Spend an evening on the Bosphorus amongst the twinkling lights of Istanbul. Enjoy a three-course Turkish dinner with unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic local beverages. Take in views of the different parts of Istanbul and famous landmarks, such as the Blue Mosque, from the water. Admire traditional entertainment, including belly dancing, Whirling Dervishes and more.

Enjoy a memorable evening on the Bosphorus—and pair a sit-down meal with a range of traditional Turkish folk performances—on this dinner cruise. Following hotel pickup, hop aboard your vessel, find your seat, and sail off into the night. Enjoy unlimited soft and alcoholic drinks to complement your meal, and take in a range of performances, from whirling dervishes and a reenactment of an Ottoman battle to folk dancing, belly dancing, and beyond.

Cruise the Bosphorus on a grand yacht and enjoy the imperial elegance and the unique panoramic view of Istanbul’s Asian and European side. Pass under the bridge that connects Europe and Asia, enjoying sights on both continents including Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, the Leander Tower and Istanbul’s most posh areas, Ortakoy and Bebek.

Spend the evening sailing down the Bosphorus Strait with this group dinner cruise. Transfer from your hotel to the boat and admire the views as the sights of the city float by. Enjoy a multi-course dinner with soft drinks onboard the boat and watch live entertainment, including dancing and a DJ.