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Istanbul Street Food Crawl: Taksim–Galata–Karaköy

By Ticket For Tourists
Free cancellation available
The previous price was NZ$256 and current price is NZ$243 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • 4h 30m
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Overview

A curated, small-group Istanbul street-food crawl led by a professional local guide—not a random tasting list. You’ll follow a true local route from Taksim to Karaköy, tasting the city’s most iconic bites along the way: a fresh simit to kick things off, the legendary ıslak burger, a satisfying döner wrap, and roasted street corn on İstiklal. We’ll take a relaxed break around Galata for traditional Turkish coffee or tea, then head to Karaköy for its famous balık dürüm (fish wrap). The experience ends on a high note with a premium baklava tasting (3 varieties) at the famous Karaköy Güllüoğlu. Between stops, your guide shares quick cultural and historical stories about Beyoğlu, Galata, and Karaköy, plus local tips you can actually use during the rest of your trip.

Activity location
  • Taksim Square
    • Gumussuyu Mh.
    • 34435, Istanbul, Turkiye
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Taksim Square
    • 34435, Kocatepe, İstanbul, Turkiye

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Istanbul Street Food Crawl: Taksim–Galata–Karaköy
  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m
    4h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$255.99
NZ$243.19 x 2 AdultsNZ$486.38
Total
The previous price was NZ$511.98 and current price is NZ$486.38
20% off
Until Fri, 27 Feb

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional local guide
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    Baklava tasting plate (3 varieties)
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    Fish wrap (balık dürüm)
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    Roasted street corn tasting
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    Islak burger tasting — Istanbul’s famous “wet burger” with a garlicky tomato sauce.
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    Döner wrap tasting
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    Simit tasting — classic sesame-crusted Turkish bread ring from a street vendor.
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    Turkish coffee or tea near
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    Local beer
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Taksim Square
  • 45m
Your guide will meet you in front of the Atatürk Monument in Taksim Square. We’ll start with a quick introduction to the area and today’s route, then kick off the tasting with a classic Turkish simit from a local street vendor. From here, we begin our walk towards Beyoğlu for the next bites, with short stops along the way for photos, local tips, and food context (what to order, where locals go, and how these flavours fit into Istanbul’s daily life).
Istiklal Caddesi
  • 45m
We’ll walk along the lively Istiklal Avenue and stop for two classic street-food staples. First, you’ll try a freshly prepared döner wrap from a popular local spot—your guide will explain the different styles of döner and how locals order it. Then we’ll grab roasted street corn from a vendor along the avenue for a quick tasting. Expect a fun, fast-paced atmosphere with plenty of chances for photos, people-watching, and local food tips as we continue towards the next stop.
Istiklal Caddesi
  • 45m
We’ll walk along the lively Istiklal Avenue and stop for two classic street-food staples. First, you’ll try a freshly prepared döner wrap from a popular local spot—your guide will explain the different styles of döner and how locals order it. Then we’ll grab roasted street corn from a vendor along the avenue for a quick tasting. If they are open at the time of our visit, we’ll also step inside St. Anthony of Padua Church and the Hagia Triada Greek Orthodox Church for a brief visit, highlighting their architecture and the multicultural history of Beyoğlu.
Galata Tower
  • 45m
We’ll take a short break near Galata Tower, one of Istanbul’s most iconic medieval landmarks. Your guide will share a quick, engaging overview of the tower’s history and how this area evolved from a historic trading district into today’s lively area. Then we’ll enjoy a Turkish coffee or tea stop—perfect for resting your feet, taking photos, and soaking in the Galata atmosphere before continuing the walk towards Karaköy.
Karakoy
  • 1h
In Karaköy, we’ll stop for one of the neighborhood’s most iconic street foods: the famous balık dürüm (fish wrap) from a well-known local spot. Your guide will explain what makes Karaköy’s seafood scene special and how locals like to eat it. After the tasting, we’ll continue to Karaköy Güllüoğlu for a sweet finale—sampling a baklava plate with three varieties, with a quick intro to baklava types, ingredients, and how to spot quality.

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Taksim Square
    • Gumussuyu Mh.
    • 34435, Istanbul, Turkiye
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Taksim Square
    • 34435, Kocatepe, İstanbul, Turkiye

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