Authentic Turkish Dining in a 140 Years Old Local Restaurant
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Meet people from all over the world, engage, have fun, see the local areas and eat traditional Turkish food in a very local 140 years old family restaurant.
An unforgettable experience with the unique local Turkish food with local guides. It will be a very unique experience that you will never forget.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
- Would you like to meet and engage with people from various countries of the world, chat and eat special Turkish dishes that you cannot find anywhere else in a 140-year-old restaurant? - Try some local street food, taste the best local food (more than 10 different types, including kebabs, starters, meze and dessert) in a 140 years old historic restaurant, meet and engage with new people from all over the world, talk to local Turkish hosts and get suggestions about Istanbul & Turkiye. Tour Program; - Meet in front of Sirkeci Train Gar. - Try a very local street food on our way. - Try some Turkish Delights. - Take a private transfer to the 140 years old local kebab restaurant. - Taste the wonderful Turkish food (you will try 4 different kebabs, meze(tapas), salad, drink) - Finalize the dinner with tea, Turkish Coffee and traditional dessert Künefe. - We will drop you to a place close to your hotel - It will be a very unique experience that you will never forget. Other things to note; - We can organize this tour for bigger, private and business groups. *** VEGETERIAN, GLUTEN FREE and VEGAN options are available, please inform us after reservation.
Sample Menu
starter
Meze
Ezme, Cacık, Traditional Turkish Salad Gavurdağı, Pide and lavaş, Kitel
main
Traditional Turkish Food
Adana Kebap, Chicken Kebap, Perde Pilavı, Büryan Kebabı Or Vegeterian Dish
dessert
Dessert
Künefe on fire, Tea or Turkish Coffee
What‘s Included
Street Foods, Unlimited Dinner. We will drop you off Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Eminönü, Galata, Taksim and Cruise Ports.
After the tour we will drop you off Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Eminönü, Galata, Taksim and Cruise Ports.
VEGETERIAN, VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE options are available, please inform us after reservation
You will not pay any extra
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Authentic Turkish Dining in a 140 Years Old Local Restaurant
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An edible love letter to Istanbul.
297ciaranb,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An outstanding walking food tour and a perfect introduction to Istanbul’s culinary soul. From the punchy, addictive flavours at Meşhur Çiğköfteci Ali Usta, to the artistry and sweetness of LOKUM Atölyesi, every stop felt thoughtfully chosen and deeply authentic. The finale at Siirt Şeref Büryan was simply unforgettable - a truly beautiful restaurant serving extraordinary food, and a fitting end to an exceptional experience. Each dish felt like a wonderfully delicious slice of Turkish cuisine, rich in flavour, tradition and generosity. Our guide, Eylül, was perfect in every way (her eyes lit up when she pronounced my name 🥺) - she was knowledgeable, warm, engaging and effortlessly professional. Eylül brought the food and the city to life. The group dynamic was also fantastic, making the whole experience relaxed, social and great fun. Highly recommended - a must-do in Istanbul for anyone who loves food, culture and genuine local experiences. Ciaran, UK
Enjoyable evening
L5823XCnicholasp,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A thoroughly delightful evening. Eylul was a fantastic host and guide and was very charming. I would definitely recommend.
Enjoyable relaxing food tour
Tariq R,,Jul 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good experience due to the enthusiasm from our guide Eylul as well as knowledge. Lovely food and was full at the end even though we could have had more if we could have had the room for it.
Amazing local guide
Jovita V,,Feb 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing culinary experience led by a lovely lady. Zeynep took great care of the group, engaged all, and prepared us for each part of the trip. The tour was very well organised. Super clear meeting point, great transfer between locations. Close to the Train Gar, we ventured for the street food, the raw meatball (not actual meat) was surprising, and a burst of flavour. Then off to a sweet experience. Zey explained about the different types of Turkish delight and we got to have a taste. The next stop was the rooftop. Fantastic views!! Despide the weather we were able to take pictures with the city light iluminating the mosques, Galata tower and the bridges. We warmed up with Çay and learned more about the Turkish culture for guests and courtship. Then the restaurant, Siirt Şeref Buryan 1892 was very impressive. The service was impecable and as they were waiting for us and had our orders the wait was minimal. Stand out favourites were the salad and the Perde Pilavi. Then we finished with Çay and Knefe. What a fantastic meal. Highly recommend
Wonderful host and great food
Lynn H,,May 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Great food in authentic restaurant. Wonderful friendly host. Definitely would recommend this fabulous trip.
Great experience.
Passenger00034957824,,Apr 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very friendly and informative guide with tons of recommendations, historical facts, and of course, details on all the delicious food we ate. Great experience and a great way to meet new people!
A wonderful night!
Macysorensen,,Apr 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The food tour was a wonderful experience, thanks to Kubilay's knowledge and his enthusiasm for sharing it. He said he's a big fan of culture and history, and it showed in the number and variety of stories he shared through the night. He didn't just talk about the food itself, but also about its role in the larger cultural context of Turkey and Istanbul's history and geography. Plus, he was always willing to talk about a variety of topics. some of the many highlights of the food were the Cig Kofte, the cream-based varieties of Turkish Delight, the Ayran (buttermilk), the Reyan Sherbet, the Adana kebap and the meatball in yoghurt (haydari). And there are accommodations for vegetarian food too. His overall recommendations and willingness to always offer something helped us out the rest of our trip!
A well thought traditional experience
Schumacherjonass98,,Apr 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00“Very well structured - road side eateries for tea and snacks, a boutique restaurant for Lokum, and finally an authentic Turkish restaurant for a sumptuous dinner. It was our first day at Istanbul, and we got a great start. Wonderful hospitality and attention to details. Even after the tour, Zey and Kubilai helped with securing ticket for events, airport pickup and drops (nice cars, great service), and even suggestion for eateries. Thanks for everything. Will also remember Selen for her sense of humour.”
Best experience!
paigekK4266XZ,,Apr 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience! Amazing views, lovely people, fantastic food. If you want to try some of the most traditional Turkish food and drinks while having a pleasant conversation and meeting new people this is the perfect experience for you. Fantastic hosts, great places! Highly recommended.
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