69 bookable dining experiences in Istanbul , from $25 to $480 a head. Istanbul's food is the inheritance of an imperial cuisine that fed a capital where Asia, Europe, and the Middle East met. Read the full Istanbul food guide.
Dining Experiences worth booking
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Istanbul's Longest-Running Trivia Night / Pub Quiz (English)
Istanbul's longest running pub quiz is a unique meeting point of locals, foreigners living in the city, and travelers passing through. Over 150 sessions have taken place, and the bilingual nature of the quiz night ensure
3.5h from $350 - 02
Private Turkish Cuisine Cooking Class with Local Moms
This experience is all about warmth, connection, and home-cooked goodness. You won’t be in a fancy kitchen or a cooking school—you’ll be in a real Turkish home, where a local mom from Southeast Turkey will welcome you li
3h - 03
Traditional Home Cooking with a Local in İstanbul City Center
This is not just a cooking class; it’s a journey into the flavors, history, and daily life of Istanbul. We’ll cook together just like family, using the fresh ingredients we’ve gathered. But this is more than following
3h - 04
Taste Of İstanbul walking Food Tour with Local Guide
We guide the tourists and make them taste local street delicacies and taste different delicious dishes at different points. This includes appetizers, entrees, main course, dessert, tea or Turkish coffee. We will drink te
5h from $90 - 05
Istanbul Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop
Make Your Own Turkish Coffee! PROGRAM 1. MEETING We will meet with you at Şapçı Han (An Old Ottoman Inn). 2. PRESENTATION You will have a presentation after arriving at the coffee shop about Turkish Coffee Culture and
2h - 06
Istanbul Food Tour: Taste Authentic Flavors of Europe and Asia
Start your private Istanbul Street Food Tour with a traditional Turkish breakfast in the Old City. Walk through the Spice Bazaar area to taste simit, Turkish delight and local snacks before taking the public ferry across
7h - 07
PRIVATE Istanbul Food Tour - 10 Tastings including Raki & Padi
Eat your way through Istanbul and taste the best of Kadikoy on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food items beloved by the locals: from savory to sweet and local drinks; this tour w
3h from $127 - 08
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show NonAlcoholic Package
Enjoy a delicious dinner in the heart of Istanbul, Bosphorus and feel the atmosphere of traditional Turkish night thanks to the best show ever! Istanbul Dinner Cruise on Bosphorus with Turkish night show is one of the th
2.8h from $60 - 09
Istanbul Guided Walking Tours with Food and Beverage Tastings
Rather than having a proper meal, we prefer to take you on a local food adventure at the backstreets of Istanbul! We will start in Karakoy with sampling some local foods and talk about the district, then we will take a f
3.5h from $100 - 10
Historic Dish (Çiğköfte) Cooking & Dining w/Music at Local Home
According to a Şanlıurfa -a city in Southeastern Turkiye- legend çiğ köfte was invented during the time of Prophet Abraham, when fires were forbidden. Unable to cook meat, people kneaded it by hand with bulgur, minced me
2.5h - 11
Authentic Turkish Cooking at a Local’s Home in Cihangir
Join Leyla in her Cihangir home kitchen for a cook together and eat together experience focused on traditional Turkish home food. After meeting Leyla's home, you’ll settle in and start preparing a multi dish menu side by
3h - 12
Istanbul Vegan/Vegeterian Home Cooking Class with a Local Chef
It is not easy to find a good Vegan or Vegetarian restaurant to eat in Istanbul. That is why, we, I want to invite you to our home to cook, eat and experience Vegan culture in Istanbul with us as well as the famous Turki
3h - 13
Join a Turkish Breakfast Ritual with Local Sisters
This experience takes place in Tuğba’s real home kitchen in Şişli, with a small group so it stays personal. Tuğba is a lawyer who cooks to unwind and to bring people together, and her hosting centers on the feeling of a
2.5h - 14
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show Alcoholic Package
Enjoy a Bosphorus cruise with dinner for 2.5 hours in the heart of Istanbul, Bosphorus and feel the atmosphere of traditional Turkish night thanks to the best show ever! Istanbul Dinner Cruise on Bosphorus with Turkish n
2.8h from $80 - 15
Istanbul City Tour Europe and Asia and Bosphorus in One Day
Istanbul cannot be discovered with a quick stroll or a standard city tour. Spanning two continents and 39 districts, it deserves to be experienced in depth, style, and comfort. This private luxury SUV tour reveals not ju
7h from $480 - 16
Istanbul: Hamam Party, Food, Scrub, Foam Make & Belly Dance Show
Enjoy a local pre-wedding-style party at 550-year-old Gedikpaşa Hamamı! Get a scrub, make soap foam, taste Turkish food & palace desserts, and simultaneous belly dancing in separate men/women section - Party like a loca
1.5h - 17
Authentic Turkish Dining in a 140 Years Old Local Restaurant
An Istanbul dinner in a 140-year-old family restaurant gives you a taste of traditional Turkish food in a local setting, with local guides to help you engage with the area and meet fellow travelers. Dinner is included, a
2h from $59 - 18
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Shows and Drinks
You will have opportunity to see whole istanbul from our cruise. We will pick you up from your hotel before heading to the port to embark on our 4 hours evening Bosphorus Cruise in Istanbul. You will see Dolmabahce Palac
2.5h from $30 - 19
Best Tour Routes of lstanbul
- Travel with a local guide who is born and raised at the old city of Istanbul. -Skip most of the waiting lines. - Enjoy local food experiences - Family-friendly options available, including kid-specific activities
6h from $150 - 20
New Year's Party on the Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
With a breathtaking 360-degree view of the Bosphorus, indulge in the extravagance of unlimited entertainment, unforgettable surprise shows, and a diverse selection of 11 culinary delights. Elevate your experience with an
5h from $290 - 21
Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise: Turkish Night Show Experience
Experience the magic of an Istanbul cruise with your own private table, indulge in a delicious feast of Turkish cuisine, and enjoy a variety of mesmerising Turkish traditional dance shows - Enjoy 7 captivating shows on
3.5h from $30 - 22
Discover Secret Lakes by Private Hiking Tour (w/Lunch, Transfers)
We visit 4 drinking water dams that were built by ottomans, and are still in use. You will have safe, fun and flexible hiking tour in a forest which has one of the most beautiful vegetation in the world. at the end of to
5h from $77 - 23
Social Home Dinner with Local Family with Mom's Food
When we travel, all of us can search for the best restaurant in town to have a great dish. But, again, all of us ask the question "I want to discover real, local Istanbul. I want to find something that not everyone can f
2h from $55 - 24
Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Soft Drinks
You will be picked up from your hotel around 19:15-19:45 transfer to boat. We are offering a luxurious dinner cruise night out in Istanbul with a live entertainment dance shows. Enjoy delicious gourmet foods while you da
3h from $33 - 25
Istanbul Wine Tasting at Home with Local Family
Our family's living room, filled with heartfelt decorations and heirlooms, provides the perfect backdrop for a cozy, intimate gathering. It's a genuine home experience, far removed from the typical tourist destinations.
2.5h - 26
Off The Beaten Path Istanbul Experiences - Locals' Pass
PS: You can choose do the experiences in options in different days if you like, we are pretty flexible. Just hit us up :) Wondering how Istanbul's residents, who are not tourism professionals live? We are inviting you t
6.5h from $135 - 27
Turkish Night at Dinner Cruise in Istanbul Bosphorus
Embark on a Cultural and Culinary Journey through Istanbul’s Waters: Step aboard our luxury dinner cruise and experience the fusion of Turkish cuisine and culture. Start with an assortment of 10 traditional snacks, follo
3h from $80 - 28
Breakfast Tour on the Bosphorus by Boat
Experience an Turkish breakfast cruise on the Bosphorus every morning. Enjoy a scenic view and a delicious start to your day with a variety of gourmet dishes and beautiful landscapes.
3h from $76 - 29
Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Show Private Table
This Bosphorus dinner cruise stands out with its large luxury 3-deck yacht, spacious seating, professional live show program including belly dance, whirling dervish, folk dances, live DJ and live saxophone, and a full Tu
3h from $25 - 30
From Istanbul: Scenic Sapanca and Masukiye Day Trip With Lunch
Embark on a refreshing getaway from Istanbul to explore the serene beauty of Sapanca and the adventurous activities in Maşukiye. Your journey starts from your hotel, followed by a scenic 1.5-hour drive to Sapanca Lake, t
10h - 31
Turkish Coffee and Traditional Turkish Dessert Cooking Course
Trying Turkish desserts is a must when visiting Istanbul, but tasting them freshly made in a local home is something truly special. This experience is all about warmth, connection, and sharing the joy of food together.
2.5h from $45 - 32
Authentic Home Cooking Class on the Asian Side of Istanbul
This experience takes place in one of Kadıköy’s rare garden homes — not a studio, not a restaurant, but a lived-in family space where meals are made with heart. You’ll cook side-by-side with a professional chef and his m
3h from $124 - 33
Istanbul Private Luxury Yacht Cruise
This is not your typical breakfast—it’s a luxurious morning escape on the Bosphorus. Unlike crowded buffets or hotel meals, you’ll enjoy a chef-prepared, unlimited Turkish breakfast served to your table in a stylish art
2.5h - 34
İstanbul: Flavors of the Sultans: Ottoman Cooking Culinary
Cook your way through many authentic Ottoman recipes, all once prepared for the approval of the mighty Sultans. Our cooking class is an absolutely amazing experience. How is going our cooking class? Just imagine: you wi
2h from $300 - 35
Turkish Hammam with Live Music and Oriental Show
Hosted inside the historic Hizirbey 1458 Hammam, offering an atmosphere you won’t find elsewhere. A curated ritual that combines warm marble, exfoliating scrub, and luxurious foam massage. Live traditional music (live
3h from $200 - 36
Istanbul Rooftop Turkish Breakfast Experience
Guests start with an easy meeting in central Istanbul, then travel comfortably by vehicle to a carefully selected rooftop breakfast spot. Instead of just eating, they enjoy a rich traditional Turkish breakfast with a bea
2.5h - 37
Istanbul Autumn Kadıköy Street Food & Tasting Walk
Asian-Side Food Haven: Explores vibrant, food-obsessed Kadıköy, taking guests on a culinary walk through lively local streets away from Sultanahmet's main tourist trails. Cozy Autumn Comfort: Built around warm, satisfyi
2.5h from $84 - 38
New Year's Eve Cruise with Gala Dinner and Drinks in Istanbul
See in the new year in style with a party cruise on the Bosphorus Strait Savor a buffet dinner with vegetarian options and typical Turkish dishes Enjoy unlimited drinks during the cruise and a welcome cocktail on boardin
4h - 39
Private Golden Diner Cruise on the Bosphorus
Don’t miss out on our Golden Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus, where luxury and cultural immersion come together for an extraordinary experience. Perfect for adventure seekers, families, and couples, this tour offers a uni
3h from $90 - 40
Discover Turkish Traditions Authentic Breakfast Experience
We pick up our guests from their hotels with a private vehicle and take them to our authentic seaside restaurant. Here, you will experience the real Turkish cultural breakfast, prepared with fresh and natural products br
2h from $68
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