Taste the Streets of Istanbul

Discover the heartbeat of the city through its legendary street food; authentic, flavorful, unforgettable.

Welcome to Istanbul Street Food Tour

This is your ultimate guide to discovering Istanbul’s vibrant and delicious street food culture. From sizzling skewers in bustling markets to sweet delights by the Bosphorus, we help you experience the city like a local, through its food.

Whether you’re a curious traveler or a seasoned foodie, this is your one-stop source to find what to eat, where to find it, and when to enjoy it.

Istanbul is not just a city, it’s a feast. And the best flavors aren’t hidden in fancy restaurants, they’re served hot and fresh on the streets. This site is your companion to discovering Istanbul’s soul through its sizzling grills, spice-filled corners, and late-night bites.

Explore iconic street foods, local vendor spots, tips from Istanbulites, and more. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or reliving a taste memory, you’re in the right place.

Istanbul Food Walk

Price: €99 (adults), €75 (kids 5–12)
Time: 10:00 or 10:30 AM start, ends around 4:30–5:00 PM

Ultimate Food Tour of Istanbul

Price: €99 (adults), €75 (kids 6–11)
Time: Starts at 6:00 PM, ends around 10:30 PM

Why Street Food Matters in Istanbul

More than a Meal — It’s a Way of Life

Street food is the lifeblood of Istanbul’s daily rhythm. It’s fast, flavorful, affordable, and woven into every corner of the city’s culture. Vendors have loyal local followings, many operating for decades. Eating street food here isn’t just delicious, it’s tradition.

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Testimonials

Binnur was an excellent guide and not only took us to so many amazing local stops, but also explained all about the traditions of the food we were sampling as well as gave us quite a bit of history about Istanbul. I would highly recommend this tour, and because of it, I will now start the discovery of every city I go to with a food tour!

Our guide Salih was so patient, kind, and knowledgeable. He went above and beyond to answer all our questions about Istanbul as well as about the local food. I was pleasantly surprised by the size of the tastings we were given, and everything seemed super authentic. Would 100% recommend any tour with Salih!

Binnur was great in explaining the history and background of the area, the restaurants, and the food. We tried several kinds of street food and drinks. I loved getting to know Istanbul through the food.

Amazing experience, excellent way to get to taste how locals eat and get more in depth info on the local culture! Burak was very easy to talk to and make us feel at ease from the moment we met. Definitely recommend this evening activity!

Our tour was outstanding. Barak was a fabulous guide - highly recommend him! Knows the history and culture of the city extremely well, and customized the tour for a vegetarian and nut allergen diet. He was great!!! Definitely ate our way well through hidden parts of the city!

Great tour on the Asian side. Burak was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable and personable, and also had great tips for other neighborhoods. We had a fantastic evening. Highly recommended.