The 15 Best Food & Drink Experiences in Turkey

Istanbul: Guided Food Tour with Ferry Ride and Tastings - Breakfast at the Dairy Market: Simit, Kaymak, Çay, and Menemen

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 770 reviews · 6 hours · from $115Our pick

A 6-hour Istanbul food tour across Europe and Asia with a ferry ride, 20 tastings, and classic bites in Kadikoy, Karakoy, and Moda.

“Such an incredible experience! Dining throughout the city with Onder was a true joy. He took us to many, many small shops and restaurants off the beaten tourist path. While we dined he provided historical events in a fascinating manner. He graciously answered our many questions. We travel a good deal and this was one of our favorite tours ever. Thank you, Onder, for a perfect (and delicious) day.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Evening Experiences, Food, Food & Drink, Food Tours in Istanbul, Istanbul Tours, Tour Reviews

Turkish Food Night and Rooftop Experience Istanbul

2.Turkish Food Night and Rooftop Experience Istanbul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 666 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $77Top rated

Taste Istanbul street food, Turkish sweets, rooftop tea and salep, then feast at a 140-year-old family restaurant. Up to 15.

“The experience is a must, organized perfectly. The Food choice and locations were amazing, especially the final stop for dinner…abundant, great atmosphere & the location/ history are worth to mention. Sule our friend (cant call her a guide for she honestly made each and everyone feel like a family member) was the highlight. Going to the places she suggested, getting her side of the story…was really worth it! She was truly fenomenal and a great person. I recommend this tour, and if you get a chance to …ask about Sule.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Evening Experiences, Food, Food & Drink, Food Tours in Istanbul, Istanbul Tours, Tour Reviews

Istanbul: Turkish Food Night and Rooftop Experience

3.Turkish Food Night and Rooftop Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 569 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Rooftop Istanbul skyline, street food tastings, and a 130-year-old restaurant feast with kebabs, meze, tea, and künefe. 3 hours.

“Eylül was a fantastic guide: patient, accommodating and passionate about her country. She explained each dish really well: where it came from, how it was made, how to eat it etc… the tour included a night view of Sulimaniye mosque from a roof top and it was magical! All the dishes at the restaurants were a great range of Turkish cuisine, hot and cold, some spicier than others but overall, it was an eye opener on how rich Turkish cuisine really is! Transportation was a plus so we could see different view points of Istanbul within a few hours. The tour was a great way to connect with a local:…”

Check availability →Read our full review

Food, Food & Drink, Food Tours in Istanbul, Guided, Istanbul Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Istanbul: Guided Food and Culture Tour

4.Guided Food and Culture Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 528 reviews · 4 hours · from $136

Sample Istanbul’s Asian and European flavors on a 4-hour guided ferry tour, Kadıköy markets, Kurdish home cooking, and tulip cay.

“Burak was awesome. It was a really great evening with a bunch of great food and a wonderful experience, exploring the Asian side of Istanbul. Highly recommend this tour for people that want to experience the food scene like a local”

Check availability →Read our full review

Food, Food & Drink, Food Tours in Istanbul, Historical Tours, History Tours in Istanbul, Istanbul Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Istanbul Food Tour – History and Culture of Turkish Culinary

5.Istanbul Food Tour – History and Culture of Turkish Culinary

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 265 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $127

Eat your way through Beyoğlu on a small-group Istanbul food tour, sampling mezze, mussels, street bites, and sweet syrup desserts.

“This was a great food tour that I would recommend for folks visiting Istanbul for the first time. Our guide Erol was so nice and very knowledgeable about the history of food and Turkish culture. Our first stop at the mezze meyhane was delicious! We tried many Turkish staples such as the wet burger, tantuni, mussels, baklava, and more. Erol was fun and made our experience really nice. The small group size was a huge plus for us - it ended up just being me, my husband, brother, and sister in law because they had another group of 5 that booked but they limit the tour size to 8. Many…”

Check availability →Read our full review

Alanya Tours, Boat Tours in Alanya, Cruises & Boat Tours, Food, Food & Drink, Pirate Boat Cruises, Pirate Boat Cruises in Alanya, Tour Reviews, Tours

Alanya: Pirate Boat Tour with Food and Drinks

6.Pirate Boat Tour with Food and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 146 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $17Best value

Alanya pirate boat tour with caves, swimming stops, foam party, and lunch. Hotel pickup included, unlimited soft drinks, great value.

“Was a fun trip food was edible unlimited soft drinks was nice would reccomend”

Check availability →Read our full review

Antalya Tours, Dessert Tours, Food & Drink, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Antalya: Old Town Walking Tour with Dessert Tasting

7.Old Town Walking Tour with Dessert Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 144 reviews · 3 hours · from $27

3-hour Kaleici old town walk from Antalya Clock Tower, with Ottoman semolina halva dessert tasting, plus guide tips in English.

“Onder is an excellent guide. I learned a lot about Turkey and its traditions, as well as old town Antalya. He also provided a number of helpful recommendations for places to go/eat in the area.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Cappadocia Tours, Food & Drink, Food Tours in Cappadocia, Guided, Half-Day, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wine Tours, Wine Tours in Cappadocia

Cappadocia Half-Day Fairy Chimneys Guided Tour with Wine Tasting

8.Cappadocia Half-Day Fairy Chimneys Guided Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $139

Half-day Cappadocia fairy chimneys tour: Rose and Pigeon valleys, Avanos pottery, and a guided Salkım tasting of 20 wines.

“Rabia is an excellent guide! Very knowledgeable!! Loved to tour and wine tasting. Pottery tour was exceptional! Would definitely recommend”

Check availability →Read our full review

Food, Food & Drink, Food Tours in Istanbul, Guided, Istanbul Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Istanbul: Private Guided Food Tour with 10 Tastings

9.Private Guided Food Tour with 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 49 reviews · 3 hours · from $117

Private 3-hour Istanbul food walk with 10 tastings, vegetarian options, and a local guide, plus city highlights from Cihangir to the port.

“Ayse was a fantastic guide. We had easy and informative conversation about the food, the people, culture and history. We thoroughly enjoyed the 3-4 hours walking, talking, laughing, tasting our way around the new city and the port areas of Istanbul.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Cappadocia Tours, Food & Drink, Food Tours in Cappadocia, Tour Reviews, Wine Tours, Wine Tours in Cappadocia

Wine Tasting in Cappadocia Turkey – Introduction of local wines

10.Wine Tasting in Cappadocia Turkey – Introduction of local wines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Cappadocia wine tasting in Avanos at Salkım Şarap Evi. Learn local grapes, taste 20 wines, with snacks and water. English guide.

“Host was very knowledgeable about all things wine, particularly the regional wines and the history of them. Tried at least 15 wines over about an hour. Would recommend for fellow wine lovers.”

Check availability →Read our full review

1-Day Tours, Ephesus Tours, Ephesus Tours in Kusadasi, Food & Drink, Kusadasi Tours, Tour Reviews, Wine Tours

From Istanbul: Ephesus & Şirince Day Trip w/ Wine Tasting

11.Ephesus & Şirince Day Trip w/ Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 39 reviews · 14 hours - 1 day · from $400

Fly to Izmir, tour Ephesus and the House of Virgin Mary, then enjoy Şirince village and a local wine tasting on a full-day trip.

“guía muy estudiado y amable, buena comida incluida y transporte muy cómodo”

Check availability →Read our full review

Coffee Experiences, Food & Drink, Food Tours in Istanbul, Guided, Istanbul Tours, Shopping Tours, Shopping Tours in Istanbul, Tour Reviews

Istanbul: Guided Shopping Trip with Turkish Coffee Tasting

12.Guided Shopping Trip with Turkish Coffee Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 37 reviews · 4 hours · from $114

A guided Sultanahmet shopping walk with Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, coffee and delights, plus carpet and ceramic demonstrations.

“It was mostly a private tour, very warm and knowledgeable guide who took us to great shops and little known gems. highly recommend.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Food, Food & Drink, Food Tours in Istanbul, Istanbul Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Authentic Food Tour in Istanbul’s Asian Side – Kadıköy

13.Authentic Food Tour in Istanbul’s Asian Side – Kadıköy

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 35 reviews · 2h 30m · from $101

Walk Kadıköy on Istanbul’s Asian side for 150 minutes, sampling turşu suyu, fish sandwich, çiğ köfte, kokoreç, wet burger and sambali.

“Asli was an amazing guide and we had such an enjoyable experience! Definitely book this tour!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Bosphorus Cruises, Food, Food & Drink, Food Tours in Istanbul, Istanbul Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Istanbul: Turkish Food Tour in Kadikoy Across the Bosphorus

14.Turkish Food Tour in Kadikoy Across the Bosphorus

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 33 reviews · 3 hours · from $461

Sample Turkish street food in Kadıköy, cross the Bosphorus by commuter ferry, and eat meze and desserts with a small local guide group.

“Our guide Cetin was outstanding. He took us to so many places we never would have found on our own. We tried an endless variety of local foods that we would never have known to order by ourselves and left very full. It was also a great way to venture out and discover the Asian side of Istanbul. Highly recommend!”

Check availability →Read our full review