Spend an evening eating your way from Taksim through the backstreets of Beyoğlu to Karaköy, stopping for more than 10 tastings along the way. Try Istanbul favourites including tantuni, Turkish delight, stuffed mussels, kokoreç, kebap dürüm, fish dürüm and freshly made baklava.
Along the route, discover İstiklal Avenue, historic Hacı Bekir, Çiçek Pasajı, lively Nevizade and the old meyhane quarter of Asmalımescit before finishing in Karaköy. Come hungry: the tastings add up to a full dinner. With a maximum of 10 guests, you’ll experience Istanbul’s evening food scene with plenty of time for stories, questions and local insight from your guide.
Along the route, discover İstiklal Avenue, historic Hacı Bekir, Çiçek Pasajı, lively Nevizade and the old meyhane quarter of Asmalımescit before finishing in Karaköy. Come hungry: the tastings add up to a full dinner. With a maximum of 10 guests, you’ll experience Istanbul’s evening food scene with plenty of time for stories, questions and local insight from your guide.
- Taksim Square: Meet your guide at Taksim Square and begin your evening food adventure through Istanbul’s European side. From here, head towards İstiklal Avenue and the lively streets of Beyoğlu.
- Istiklal Caddesi: Walk along Istanbul’s famous pedestrian avenue and start the night with tantuni, a hot Turkish wrap filled with finely chopped meat, tomatoes, herbs and spices. Then leave the main avenue behind for Beyoğlu’s food-filled backstreets.
- Haci Bekir: Stop at historic Hacı Bekir, which has been making lokum since 1777. Taste freshly cut Turkish delight in flavours such as rose and pistachio while discovering the story behind one of Istanbul’s best-known traditional sweets.
- Cicek Pasaji: Explore historic Çiçek Pasajı and the neighbouring Fish Market, one of Beyoğlu’s most atmospheric food areas. See the market stalls and eateries that have long been part of Istanbul’s evening food culture.
- Continue into lively Nevizade, where restaurant tables spill into the narrow streets at night. Taste local favourites such as midye dolma, fried mussels and kokoreç, surrounded by the neighbourhood’s unmistakable evening atmosphere.
- Beyoglu: Walk through Asmalımescit, Beyoğlu’s historic meyhane quarter, and stop for kebap dürüm — freshly grilled kebab wrapped in thin lavash bread. Experience another side of Istanbul’s after-dark dining culture.
- Karakoy: Continue downhill towards Karaköy, one of Istanbul’s oldest neighbourhoods. Taste fish dürüm, grilled fish wrapped with fresh greens and lemon, as you explore the streets beneath Galata.
- Karakoy Rihtim: Finish the evening with freshly made baklava at Karaköy Güllüoğlu. From here, the tour ends near Şişhane Metro Station and the historic Tünel funicular, with Galata Tower a short walk away.
Incluído
- Local non-alcoholic drinks, plus water
- More than 10 tastings across Taksim, Beyoğlu and the backstreets
- Experienced English-speaking Istanbul food guide
- Food stories, local history and an insider’s view of the neighbourhoods
Não incluído
- Guide gratuities (optional)
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Maximum group size is 10
- Tour runs rain or shine
- This tour is not suitable for vegetarian or vegan travelers.
- Not recommended for travelers with severe nut or dairy allergies.
- Please advise us of any dietary requirements or food allergies at the time of booking.
