Istanbul Evening Gastronomy: Discover Local Delicacies and Nighttime Views
4.8
59 Ratings
Fatih

Embark on a gastronomic adventure across Istanbul over the span of 4 hours. Spend your evening visiting four indigenous food joints, trying out traditional dishes like Cig Kofte, Icli Kofte, Cag Kebab, and Turkish baklava. Learn the art of cooking these Turkish specialties and experience the city’s nightscape with a guide proficient in English.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Enjoy a culinary journey of Istanbul on this small-group. Spend your evening visiting 4-different local eateries featuring Turkish favorites. See Taksim Square and other neighborhoods in Istanbul. Try such delicacies as Cig Kofte, a favorite snack from the southeastern area of the country. Learn how this raw dish is made and sample it. Savor the combined flavors of chopped onions, Bulgar, finely chopped beef, fresh mint, parsley, and spices.

Head to Taksim Square next to try another southeastern Turkish classic. Learn how to prepare Icli Kofte, this popular dish that combines meat filling, nuts, and different spices. Try Icli Kofe, which can be either steamed or steamed then deep fried. Stop at an eatery that specializes in kebabs. Taste the traditional Cag Kebab made from lamb and roasted on a horizontal spit. Finish the tour with a sweet treat at one of the best dessert shops. Taste the Turkish baklava, a pastry filled with a honey and pistachio nut filling.

Return to your hotel at the end of the tour with convenient transfer service.

Points of Interest

  • Ebussuud Cd. No:1

  • Taksim Square

What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Food-tasting
Additional Information
  • Minimum age is 7 years
Location
Ebussuud Cd. No:1
Ebussuud Caddesi
we meet 10 minutes before the tour starts it is next to Gulhane tram station .easily can be reached by tram or walk from pier or metro station called marmaray sirkeci
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Mc-cuatro62
Sep 21, 2023
Live the beauty of Istanbul again. - I took a lot of photos, tours, visits to Mosques, Bazaars, Cisterns, play of lights and colors, ferry rides through the Bosphorus and Golden Horn.
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Mariatorrendell
Jun 8, 2023
Great tour! - Great tour!!! I would súper recommend it, had a lot of food, the guide gave us plenty of information.
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Loves_the_light
Apr 19, 2023
A Memorable Evening - What a wonderful experience with this company, and in particular this walking tour. My son has a fatal nut allergy that was key for us to safely navigate - Ayhan easily tailored the experience to his dietary restrictions while guiding us through the culinary delights and historic sites of Istanbul. Ayhan is informative, flexible, and lots of fun - a perfect way to begin a journey through such an amazing city.
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Paulkevin1956
Mar 14, 2023
Excellent Tour Of the Sights Along With Tasty Food. - The Tour Guide Ayhan Akkilic was excellent! He met us on time, is extremely knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions intelligently and thoroughly. He took my Wife and I to the places we wanted to go and avoided taking us to places that we told him we had already been. We went to several places to eat and Ayhan made sure that my Wife was able stick to Her gluten-free diet, while I had my fill of meat, fish and salad. The tour was very enlightening, Ayhan is very easy-going and days after the tour Ayhan was willing to text us Metro directions from our hotel in Esenler, to the Hodjapasha Cultural Center. I strongly suggest that you do not hesitate to use Ayhan's company and services because they will make your visit to Turkiye go so much more smoothly, in addition to making it memorable.
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U3750jzandrewm
Feb 19, 2023
Great guide and delicious food. - Interesting and tasty experience! Ayhan was an excellent and knowledgeable host. We tasted some delicious food, learnt about the history of various of quarters of Istanbul and had a great time. A highly recommended activity!
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Jessica_o
Jan 9, 2023
My Layover Tour in Istanbul - Ayhan was my tour guide he is very passionate about history “I received tons of information of history of Turkey”. He took me to the top places of the most delicious food “tons of food “ I was very full at the end “I had to tap out 😂” . He took me to the Hagia Sophia , New Mosque, Galata Tower, Bosphorus River, Spice Market, and we walked through the Istiklal Street. I truly enjoyed this guided tour with Ayhan I would really recommend it . “Also a great photographer “ .
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Rachel_e
Nov 26, 2022
So much fun! - Great tour! Was just two of us but it made the tour more personalized. Our tour guide was great. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Delicious food was ate all night!
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Ian_s
Nov 20, 2022
Get it in ya! - Brilliant range of foods on both continents. Very informative and guide bends over backwards to assist. Make sure you try everything, lamb intestines baguette, mackerel wrap, soups, sensational
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Sapna_p
Oct 2, 2022
I Absolutely loved my... - I Absolutely loved my food tour. The guide was very respectful, knowledgeable and committed to providing his best service
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Barrie_b
Nov 11, 2023
More walking than eating - Our guide was knowledgeable but did not explain the structure of the tour (mostly walking to food in three very different locales). The sightseeing part was much longer than the tour description indicated, so we only enjoyed the first stop (after 40 minutes walking). We left the tour and departed without the third stop. Perhaps we misunderstood the description, but would not recommend as a food tour.
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