Istanbul Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

4 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Eat and drink your way around Istanbul’s historic district of Kadikoy during this half-day, small-group tasting tour. Listen to entertaining legends and stories from around the colorful neighborhood as you taste local delicacies like Lahmacun (minced meat-covered flatbread) and Menemen (eggs with peppers). Wine, coffee or tea, and bottled water are included.

A half-day, small-group food and drink tour in Istanbul’s Kadikoy district
Enjoy a tasty sampling of quintessential Istanbul snacks and treats
Tours are capped at only 10 people to ensure an intimate experience
Upgrade to include a private excursion just for you and your travel companions

What's Included

Delicious Lahmacun
Fresh Salads
Pickles
Traditional Menemen
Muhlama
Freshly baked Brown bread
Local Cheese
Tomatoes
Olives
Pide
Beyran soup
Katmer
Turkish tea
Wine
ayran
turkish coffee
Our delicious Secret Dish

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Kadikoy Square, the Statue of Ataturk
Caferağa, 34710 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye
We will meet at Kadikoy Square, the Statue of Ataturk. Your guide will be waiting for you with an orange umbrella, so they are easy to spot.

End point

Kadikoy Bull Statue
Altıyol Meydanı, Söğütlü Çeşme Cd, 34714 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye
We will end our tour at the famous Bull Statue of Kadikoy. From there your guide will explain to you how to get back to the ferries and metro stations. For those who desire to explore the local streets more he/she will help you with where to go.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Minimum drinking age is 18 years, requires a valid ID

Comfortable shoes are recommended
Please inform us of any dietary restriction you may have
*Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

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Great food tour in a fabulous neighborhood

Jill_R, Apr 2024

Melis was a great tour guide. She kept the group engaged and shared so much information about Turkish history and culture as well as the local neighborhood and of course, the food. Our small group of 6 had a great time! Highly recommended!!!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you for sharing your feedback, Jill! We strive to create memorable experiences for our guests, and we're delighted that you had a great time. We look forward to welcoming you again on another culinary adventure.

Best tour to learn about the culture of the Turkish Food

Roberta_S, Mar 2024

The tour was amazing. Melis was a wonderful guide that shows knowledge about Turkish food and knows the best places in the city. The food is really nice and the places very special and local. Really recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Roberta. Creating memorable moments and introducing our guests to delicious discoveries is what we truly love to do. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on one of our tours!

Istanbul foodie tour

Bruce_H, Jan 2024

My guide Melis was very good and had info and stories about everywhere we visited, and was seemingly famous at some of the stops! All the food was delicious and I would highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Your recommendation is truly appreciated, Bruce! We're pleased that you enjoyed our diverse culinary offerings and found Melis' expertise and insights enriching. We look forward to welcoming you on our tours again soon!

Enjoyable experience in Istanbul’s Kadikoy by district

Martin_B, Dec 2023

Very good and different foods given to us at the places we visited on this food tour. Don’t eat before you go!!

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Thanks for the review, Martin! We value your feedback and are glad to have contributed to your culinary adventure in Istanbul. We can't wait to welcome you back for even more sights and tastes!

Great conversation, great...

Mahesh_M, Oct 2023

Great conversation, great food. Kind of experience one would miss if you did not travel around with someone from the city. Not just about the food but the neighbourhoods, quaint streets and off the beaten track places Gunes took us to.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

We appreciate your feedback, Mahesh! Gunes, like all our guides, is dedicated to showcasing the authenticity of the destination. We're glad you enjoyed your journey with him. We hope you'll join us for another culinary adventure in the future!

Awesome food, drinks and stories

SNiederleitner, Jul 2023

Thank you very much dear Meliss for introducimg us to your tasy neighborhood. Good job!!! Five stars, it's a MUST when in Istanbul.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're glad you enjoyed exploring the neighborhood and finding delicious food. It's always a pleasure to share my favorite spots with others. I appreciate the five-star rating and we hope that if you ever visit Istanbul again, you'll have the chance to explore more must-visit places. Thank you for your support!

This tour is wonderful!

Angela_D, Jun 2023

What a great tour! Melis has found wonderful, out of the way gems with excellent food and service. She provided information about food, culture, history, language, etc. She is a wonderful guide and I have already recommended it to two people who are visiting Istanbul this week. It was great to learn about so many food items I would never have otherwise ordered.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Dare we say that this review is wonderful as well? Thank you for sharing your fantastic experience with Secret Food Tours! It's great to hear that Melis, your guide, led you to some incredible hidden gems with outstanding food and service. It's even more delightful to know that she provided insights into various aspects such as food, culture, history, and language. We appreciate your recommendations to others visiting Istanbul, as this tour offers a unique opportunity to discover and try new, unfamiliar dishes. We hope you had a memorable time exploring the diverse culinary scene of Istanbul. We hope to see you again soon!

Great time

Kenechukwu_U, Apr 2023

It was awesome. The food portions were great and the food were delicious. The length of the tour was perfect

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback! Our crew is delighted to hear that you had a fantastic time on the tour. We hope to see you again on one of our Secret Food Tours, which are now available in over 50 locations around the world!

Excelente

Milisen_P, Mar 2024

Fue un tour espectacular. Excelente guía y lugares perfectos. Altamente recomendable, muy puntual y se agradece la simpatía y dedicación.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thanks for rating us 5 stars! We're glad you enjoyed our walking food tour in Istanbul. We hope you'll join us again!