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Istanbul Food Tours

Navigating Istanbul's vibrant culinary scene can be challenging. We've mapped out the city's indispensable flavors for you. From authentic street food to local hidden gems, our guides will take you to the best tastes on both sides of the Bosphorus. Follow our maps and discover the real taste of Istanbul!

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Hidden Treasure of Turkish Cuisine: Ekmek Kadayıfı and Its StoryIstanbul Food Tours

August 7, 2026 · 3 min read

Hidden Treasure of Turkish Cuisine: Ekmek Kadayıfı and Its Story

When Turkish cuisine comes to mind, baklava or lokum may be the first things that come to mind, but Anatolia’s and Istanbul’s gastronomic heritage holds far deeper and more humble stories! In our recently released short video, we focused on just such a delightful flavor: Ekmek Kadayıfı! With its slowly baked, syrup-soaked texture, drizzled with rich tahini sauce, studded with hazelnut or walnut pieces, and paired with clotted cream, this dessert creates a true explosion of flavor on the palate. Of course, this ritual cannot be considered complete without a steaming cup of Turkish tea beside it!

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In Search of the Authentic Turkish Doner: Tomcan and a Flavor LegendIstanbul Food Tours

July 3, 2026 · 2 min read

In Search of the Authentic Turkish Doner: Tomcan and a Flavor Legend

Coming to Turkey and leaving without eating doner is like departing Istanbul with its soul missing. But the doner we’re talking about here is far more than the quick snack you might know. As the inventors of doner, Turks hold a special place in its history. Here’s an interesting fact: the first doner was actually not vertical, but cooked more like today’s horizontal kebab; the shift to vertical roasting evolved over time into an art form.

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