Istanbul Food® Tours, has been offering private food tours in Istanbul since 2010, featured on The New York Times, The Guardian, The LA Times, Die Welt, BBC, and many more.
I believe food unites us and a city’s culture lays in its cuisine. It is a great way to start any journey, from our table to yours. A food tour is the common ground for us to connect, talk, and discuss no matter how far we travel. Istanbul is a food haven, my miraculous city holds the best of everything, a melting pot of civilizations, food from all around Turkey, withholding layers and layers of culture, thousands of years, and our famous hospitality.
Istanbul Food Tours allows you to discover and taste different neighborhoods of Istanbul. All you have to do is pick one -or more if you have the time in the city- and contact us!
We look forward to making your stay even more delicious!
With Flavor,
Tuba Şatana
Istanbul Food ® Tours
All of our tours are private, and are walking tours. If you have and dietary requirements, please let us know and we will tailor the tour to your needs. Istanbul Food ® Tours are popular with gluten-free and vegan food lovers too!
Kadıköy Food Market Tour -hop on a ferry!
We start at Karaköy, to have the best baklava in town! Then we hop on a ferry to cross continents; the ancient town of Khalkedon welcomes you! A lively quarter packed with tasty local gems, amazing food market and many more, not to mention one of the best lunch spots in town!
Includes many local tastings such as; Turkish coffee, Turkish delights, spices, dried nuts, pickles, charcuterie, börek and baklava, window shopping at butchers, groceries, fish mongers; chatter, fun, and a mesmerizing lunch.
Suitable for: Carnivores, vegetarians, vegans
Mail us for details and reservation: feast@istanbulfood.com
The Bridge Food Tour- Asian and European sides in one go!
We hear you: you don’t have much time, but you still want to see the best of both sides. We’ve got you covered! A bit of both. A lot to perceive. We cover the fabulous Spice Market and the vibrant local Kadıköy Fish Market all in one go. You will experience local tea houses, offal butchers, fishmongers, spice shops, the hustle and bustle, and the city’s laid-back atmosphere.
Includes many local tastings such as; simit, tea, spices, Turkish cheese, sweets, pickles, Turkish coffee, and lahmacun!
Suitable for: Carnivores, vegetarians, vegans
Mail us for details and reservation: feast@istanbulfood.com
Eminönü and Sirkeci Food Tour -Let’s get lost in the old alleys!
Get lost in the streets and inns of Eminönü!
We dive into the very heart of Old Istanbul, where chaos and charm live side by side. Starting around Eminönü and moving through Sirkeci’s bustling streets, we explore a sensory world of spice-laden air, echoing street calls, and centuries of trade. From the historic bazaar lanes to the copper craftsmen, this is Istanbul in its most authentic, unfiltered form—lively, intense, and unforgettable.
Includes many local tastings such as; menemen, tea, Turkish coffee, spices, charcuterie, dried nuts and sweets, and immersion into the sounds, smells, and witnessing the vibrant energy of Istanbul’s historic commerce district. everything you are looking or not looking for.
Suitable for: Carnivores, vegetarians
Mail us for details and reservation: feast@istanbulfood.com
Beyoğlu Food Tour -Catwalk on the Grand Rue!
We start in the historic heart of Pera, exploring Beyoğlu’s vibrant streets where cultures, flavors, and stories intertwine. A journey through elegant passages, hidden arcades, and iconic Art Nouveau architecture reveals the timeless spirit of old Istanbul. Along the way, we pause for curated tastings, coffee rituals, and moments that bring the city’s layered history to life.
Includes many local tastings such as; Turkish sweets, pickles, fish delicacies, Turkish coffee, pide, home cooked dishes and in between, cultural storytelling, discovery of historic passages and arcades, architectural highlights, a timeless walk on the Grand Rue.
Suitable for: Carnivores, vegetarians, vegans
Mail us for details and reservation: feast@istanbulfood.com
Special Tours
As mentioned, if you have any specific dietary requirements or would like to focus on particular types of food, such as vegan food tour or gluten-free food tour options or sweets and döner kebabs, please let us know and we will curate the perfect food tour for you. Night tours, less well-known parts of Istanbul and historical tours with a professional guide are available upon request, as are other services. Simply mail us!
Istanbul Food ® tours are created, tailor-made and directed by founder Tuba Şatana. Tuba is an Istanbul-based international gastronomy writer, consultant, and the creator of Istanbul Food. She is deeply obsessed with Istanbul esnaf and fiercely dedicated to preserving the city’s authentic food culture. Brutally honest and highly opinionated, Tuba will tell you if there is something off about the dish. She doesn’t just talk; she archives, protects, and defends the real flavors of the streets. Consider her your unfiltered, ultimate guide to Istanbul’s culinary soul. Tours are led by either Tuba or our associate guide, Şule. Şule is an Istanbul-based licensed tour guide and sommelier, professionally committed to feeding people at all times. Somewhere between a cultural historian and a food enthusiast with excellent walking stamina, she turns the streets of Istanbul into long, delicious conversations.