For food lovers, Istanbul is not the only destination for tourism; Rather, it is a journey to the world of flavors and fragrances. With a great variety of food, from simple street food to professional cooking experiences, it will surprise any tourist. Cooking tours in this city give you a great opportunity to discover the secret of local cuisine. If you are looking for a different and specific activity in Istanbul, exploring the world of flavors is one of the best choices you can achieve with belly tours in Istanbul. Join us to get to know some of these tours.
Two continents, spice market and ship
- Visit period: 1 to 2 hours
Istanbul’s Taste on the Dual Continental Food Tour (Istanbul Taste of Two Continental Food Tour – Spice Market & Ferry) is one of the best food tours in Istanbul in which the local guide takes you to eight different restaurants and locations to taste the best Turkish dishes.
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The two -continent food tour starts from the spice market with a traditional Turkish breakfast and you experience the flavors of cheese, honey and the SIM. Then you pass through the Bosphorus Strait and go to the Asian part of the city. There, you explore in the vibrant Kadiko local market and talk to local sellers while walking and find out about their products. In this tour, you will try well -known street foods such as cabbage, Tantuni and Kokoreç. In the end, this food adventure ends by drinking a cup of fresh Turkish coffee with the crisp and delicious Ottoman bean and returning you to the ship.
Istanbul’s food tour; Tasting a variety of tastes
- Visit time: 2 hours
With “Istanbul’s private food tour; ۱ Different Taste »(Private isistanbul Food Tour – 10 Tastings), from the perspective of a local person, you will look at the modern Kadiku area in the Asian part of Istanbul and get acquainted with Turkish cuisine. This tour is suitable for those who are looking for a specific and different experience of traveling to Istanbul.

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The main feature of «Istanbul Private Food Tour; ۲ Different Taste ”is its flexibility. You can choose your desired path and food or trust your specialist guide to introduce you to local flavors. This experience, in addition to tasteing food, also includes a visit to cultural attractions and offers you a unique view of this famous dietary neighborhood. In this tour you will have the opportunity to taste 4 types of taste, with herbal options available. In fact, one of the unique features of this tour is the taste of foods such as traditional falafel and dates with camel milk chocolate in places where the hangout is locally.
Traditional Istanbul Traditional Tour; Spending dinner on non -state paths
- Visit time: 2 hours
If you have tasted many Turkish cooking flavors, “Traditional Istanbul Traditional Chesive Tour (Istanbul Traditional Food Tour with Dinner on Off-Touristy-Path) is an opportunity to taste new flavors. With this food hiking tour you can visit both European and Asian parts of Istanbul. By the ship from the Bosphorus Strait from the Karakavi neighborhood to Kadiko to taste the flavors of local food. Then you returned to the European section to eat an unforgettable dinner.

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During the tour, you also cross some of the famous attractions such as the Ayasufiyah Mosque, the Blue Mosque, the Topkapi Palace and the Sulaimaniyah Mosque. You will also have a unique view of the historic Kadiko neighborhood in Istanbul and find some of the best restaurants in the region. These places are often hidden from the perspective of tourists; This means that you will have a genuine dining experience in places that you usually lose.
Istanbul’s food tour consists of 2 stops, each of which is a variety of delicacies such as “Pastrami” (Pastrami “, Tasteful Vegetables, Olives, Cheese, Halva, Lahmajun, Tantuni, Tantuni, Sandwich Finally the Turkish dessert is served.
Shopping Tour, Cooking, Banquet; Cooking adventure
- Visit period: 2 hours
In «shopping tour, cooking, banquet; Practical Adventure in Cooking (Shop, Cook, Feast: A Hands-On Culinary Adventure) You dedicate a full day like the locals of Istanbul, to buy, cook and eat. In this experience, you first go to one of the Istanbul food neighborhoods to buy fresh raw materials. Then you learn how to cook recipes from the most popular dishes in different parts of Turkey, and you can cook foods such as Circassian Chicken, Southeast Turkey -style eggplant, and Aegean -style meat dumplings.

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Tour Born Bosphorus; Surfing in three different neighborhoods
- Visit period: 2 hours
Tour «Born Bosphorus; Surfing in three different neighborhoods by water »(Born on the Bosphorus: Explore Three Distinct Waterside Neighborhood, which focuses on the attractive coastal neighborhoods of the Bosphorus Strait, starts from the Besiktas market. There are a variety of restaurants serving breakfast throughout the day. Traditional foods such as omelette Manman and Kimak Wing (Cream with Honey) are a great way to start a day.
During the tour, you visit a bakery dating back to the Ottoman era and you can buy fresh breads for a memorable trip to the Bosphorus Strait. The next destination is the Uskudar market, which allows you to buy the best local products including honey, olives and homemade pastries.

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Finally, you go to the Kuzguncuk dream neighborhood. Here, you explore the multicultural history of the region and get acquainted with the nostalgic tastes where Jews, Christians and Muslims lived on its high streets. You will also get acquainted with today’s Kozgonjuk today by visiting small restaurants, traditional grocery stores and local manufacturers.
A secret food tour; Istanbul – Kadikui
- Visit period: 2 hours
In «hidden food tour; Istanbul -Kadiku “(Secret Food Tours: Istanbul – Kadikoy), you will be introduced to the stories behind each meal along with the best Turkish dishes. By the end of the tour, you will enjoy some of Istanbul’s most delicious dishes, including Lahmajun, omeletin, Turkish coffee and other types of Turkish foods, and you will gain a better understanding of the country’s culture and history. You can also taste all kinds of sheep cheese with tomatoes and fresh olives.

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During the tour, in a historic and beautiful place, you will have a rest and a stop drink. Finally, the tour guide will surprise you with a secret food.
Istanbul Street Food Tour; Bosphorus ship
- Visit period: 2 hours
To start “Istanbul Street Food Tour: Bosphorus, Kadiku and Sada” (Istanbul Street Food Tour: Bosphorus Ferry, Kadıkoy and Moda), near the spice market, you will meet with your guide and other food enthusiasts to cross the Bosphorus Strait and go to the Bosh -e -Asian neighborhood. You will first visit the crowded Kadiko market; Where there are some of the oldest restaurants and places in the city. Along the way, you taste some of Istanbul’s most popular street dishes, such as cabbage, Kocorch and crisp. Next, you will continue your night walk to the Mada neighborhood and finish your tour with the traditional Ice Cream Dundorma (Goat Ice Cream) from one of Türkiye’s most popular manufacturers.
During this pleasant night in Kadiko, you will find more than eight types of special food. The neighborhood, which is the pole of local activities in the Asian part of Istanbul, is the popular hangout of locals to enjoy great food with their friends. On this night you associate with Istanbul and you will find that the best local cuisine should be used where the locals eat.

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Various food tours are held in Istanbul. What do you like to experience? Do you enjoy tasting new flavors? Be sure to share your valuable view with Kajaro’s companions.
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