Istanbul Foodie Tour by Night Traditional Meyhane & Street Foods Local Guide

(21 customer reviews)

$100.07

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Istanbul Foodie Tour by Night: Traditional Meyhane & Street Foods USD 100.07. Get a taste of Turkey’s varied cuisine during this half-day food tour through the Beyoglu Pera neighborhood. With a small-group limited to eight, enjoy samplings of everything from mezes to baklava to kebabs; there is even a chance to enjoy raki, an anise-flavored liquor local to the region. Stop at bustling markets, street food stalls, restaurants, and backstreets for a closer look at Turkish culture and history..
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21 reviews for Istanbul Foodie Tour by Night Traditional Meyhane & Street Foods Local Guide

  1. Benn_M

    A real ‘must-do’ for any food lover!
    Although, this tour would also add value to anyone looking to hear more about Turkish culture or even just a visitor looking to learn a little more about how to travel throughout the city.
    Our tour guide was terrific! We were walked to about 7 different places, most of which did not at all seem like ‘tourist’ spots. I guess the last stop for baklava may have been a bit of a tourist stop but the rest of the stops were definitely local favourites rather than tourist hot spots.
    One of the features I really liked was our guides informative conversation while we ate. He beautifully described each dish we enjoyed and also spoke about the history of the dish along with its place in Turkish culture.
    Highly recommend!

  2. Trina_S

    OMG! This is by far one of the best food tours we’ve been on in our worldly travels – and we’ve been on a lot. Erol was super fantastic! He was on time and took us on a walk through the streets of Istanbul that 1. we never might have gone on by ourselves and 2. the food was absolutely amazing and fulfilling. The food was a lot and exceptional. I can’t say that there was one highlight, because each place we visited has their own story and taste. This experience was fun and exciting. The food we tasted here was far tastier than closer to Gulhane where we stayed. We found ourselves comparing the food quality everywhere we ate. We always felt safe and Erol knew all the back roads and could have explained anything in detail. My husband enjoyed the stuffed mussels – out of this world. Do not think twice about taking this tour – will not regret I promise! We thoroughly enjoyed this tour and our time in Istanbul. Will always have wonderful memories. Erol – hugs to you!!! Great job and stay warm. Happy holidays to you and your family 🙂

  3. Hilary_S

    An enjoyable and interesting 2.5 hour tour with Erol. We tried a variety of great local food and drink, and explored places we wouldn’t have found or tried on our own. We moved fast between places but didn’t feel rushed when we were eating. Thanks

  4. MaungAung_K

    Excellent guide, tour and plenty of great food, progressively better. Can’t believe the exceptional quality and variety
    Don’t fil your stomach at the first few stops
    Erik Utgun is very knowledgeable and the route he took us was amazing
    Thank
    Bob and family

  5. Victoria_E

    Our guide brought the whole neighborhood to life for us as we enjoyed the food. History around every corner in this vibrant modern city!

  6. Alex_C

    Outstanding tour! It was a great experience. We were able to embrace and appreciate much of the local cuisine and associated history.
    Tour guide was knowledgeable and engaging. We learned that real Turkish coffee is really good.

  7. John_B

    This was a highlight of our trip. Our tour guide was so knowledgable, engaging, generous with answering lots of questions. It is a great way to learn about Turkish cuisine and seeing parts of Istanbul you would otherwise not. Everything we had was super tasty!

  8. GianLuca_T

    Amazing tour with lots of great food! Tolga was a fantastic guide who provided us insights about the dishes and Turkey!

  9. Ira_L

    Great experience! Loved the foods we tried and the many unique locations. Guide was awesome! We’ll worth the cost.

  10. Thomas_S

    Our tour guide Tolga took us on a meandering tour of the vibrant Beyoglu neighborhood with consulates and the Pera Palace Hotel as well as back streets and passages with interesting street food. All the while he explained the history of the area. All the tastings were included in the price. There was never any rush to move on and our questions were all answered. This was a fabulous introduction to Turkish food and flavors. And it turned out to be the highlight of our 4 days in Istanbul. We highly recommend Tolga.

  11. Erin_P

    Fun tour with a lot of cool food to discover! Spent a little too much time at the first stop and the tour went 1.5 hours longer than expected. Overall tasted a lot of new Turkish food that we wouldn’t have tried otherwise!

  12. Anne_W

    Great journey through the streets that were
    off the main tourist areas. Fabulous food and Erol, our guide was very friendly, knowledgeable and his he spoke great English.
    He helped us discover parts of Istanbul we never would have otherwise.
    Highly recommend and make sure you go with an empty stomach!

  13. Bill_W

    Great food, fun time! Great way to learn about Türkiye. Tolga was a super guide! The 4 of us loved the food and the chance to try many different dishes. We learned a lot about the culture and the country. Don’t miss this delicious and engaging adventure!

  14. Edith_T

    Just got into Istanbul and headed out to tour. Great way to experience first night in Istanbul.
    Erol Otgun was a terrific tour guild. He showed us traditional food off the beaten path. The food was AMAZING. Erol did a great job of weaving the history of the food, tradition and culture into the tour.
    Highly recommend this tour. I’m still full and it’s the next morning.

  15. Kathleen_H

    Erol was the best guide! He was friendly, knowledgeable and was a pleasure speaking with. He not only educated us about the food we were eating but also how it fit into Turkish culture. The food was fresh and delicious. We fell in love with Istanbul through its food and people.

  16. David_D

    Highly recommend this tour. Four hours of delicious food along the back streets experiencing real Türkiye cuisine. Erol is an outstanding guide and companion and has put together a wonderful evening. Come hungry!!

  17. David_D

    Highly recommend this tour. Four hours of delicious food along the back streets experiencing real Türkiye cuisine. Erol is an outstanding guide and companion and has put together a wonderful evening. Come hungry!!

  18. Brighd_M

    Mezze @ meyhane and Errol’s informative narrative were exceptional.. an evening well spent. Errol had an exceptional command of English which made it so much easier & enjoyable.

  19. Joy_T

    We thought this would be a little taste of different foods, it wasn’t! Bring your appetite for wonderful Turkish foods and drinks.

  20. Angel_F

    Great food and very informative guide. Tried new food and exposed us to best places to eat. Helped us setup the rest of our Istanbul visit.

  21. Crystal_M

    We highly recommend this tour! Erol was a fabulous guide. He was knowledgeable about the food we were eating and the Turkish culture. We did this tour early in our trip and it helped us to look for the more local establishments the rest of our trip.

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