Dining Out In a Turkish Way

The Real Taste of Istanbul: An Authentic Turkish Dining Experience

Step away from the tourist trail and dive into the heart of Istanbul’s vibrant food culture with an evening dedicated to dining out in a truly Turkish way. This is more than just a meal; it’s an education in the art of the Turkish dinner, a social ritual filled with conversation, laughter, and an incredible array of flavors. Led by a local guide, you will be taken to a traditional restaurant, not for its tourist appeal, but for its authentic atmosphere and outstanding, honest food cherished by Istanbulites themselves.

The experience centers around the rich tradition of the meyhane (a Turkish tavern) or a similar local eatery. Your culinary journey begins with a dazzling selection of mezes. These small hot and cold appetizers are the heart of the meal, a colorful parade of flavors from creamy yogurts and smoky aubergine to savory pastries and fresh seafood. Your guide will explain each dish, its regional origins, and the customs that surround this communal style of eating.

As the evening unfolds, you’ll enjoy perfectly grilled meats or regional specialties, experiencing the depth and variety of Turkish cuisine far beyond the simple kebab. For those who wish, this is the perfect opportunity to learn about rakı, the anise-flavored national spirit, and its role as the classic accompaniment to a night of good food and good company. This is your chance to eat, drink, and socialize just like a local.

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Dining Out In a Turkish Way

To feel the ‘real’ Istanbul, we will take you where the local people of Istanbul ’ go to dine in a ‘Turkish Way. You will see and have a chance to meet local people having fun with their friends and families on this tour.

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You will be picked up from your centrally located hotel around 18.30 and head to Taksim area for a memorable 5 hours night.We start the evening in a traditional ‘Simit Bakery’. Simit is a bread roll, which is covered with grape molasses and sesame seeds. We take our simits and visit one of the local Kıraathanes- which literally means reading rooms and within time turned into tea house or coffee shop where local men playing cards or backgammon and socialize. After having traditional Turkish tea in traditional tea glasses we visit another traditional place, Ocakbasi -which is a traditional self-service barbecue restaurant where you sit by the fire and grill your kebabs, along with a glass of Turkish Raki We continue our gourmet journey passing by some Turkish Restaurants. Finally, we end up in a Meyhane,a traditional Tavern where you taste ‘Mezze’, drink ‘Raki’ and listen to live Turkish Music performed by Gipsy Musicians. After tasting all different types of food we will offer you a traditional ‘İşkembe Çorbası’, which is ‘Tripe Soup’ to end the dining, like the same way Turks complete their evening. But of course,no Turkish Night is ‘totally complete without tasting the ‘Türk Kahvesi’,Turkish Coffee. After an enjoyable night our guide and driver will drop you to your hotel with unforgettable memories not like a tourist but like a local.

The package Includes​

  • Pick up & Drop off from / to your hotel in Sultanahmet and Taksim
  • Proffessional English speaking guide
  • Limited Local Alcoholic Drinks

    • Not Included​

  • Personal expenses
  • Gratitude's & tips to the guide and the driver
  • Other (Anything unspecified)
  • Extra Drinks

    • Travel Tips​

  • At the end of tour, participants will be dropped off to their hotels. Please inform your tour guide if you prefer to return by yourself or to spend more time at wherever you are
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