Istanbul Night Street Food and City Lights Walking Tour
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3h
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About this experience
This evening walking tour combines Istanbul’s rich history, vibrant nightlife, and irresistible street food culture. We meet our guide in front of the iconic Egyptian Bazaar (Spice Bazaar), where you’ll enjoy a brief introduction to Istanbul’s past before exploring its colorful stalls. Guests may also purchase Turkish delight or herbal teas with guidance from the local expert.
As night falls, we stroll through atmospheric streets and lively neighborhoods that truly come alive after dark. Along the way, you’ll sample a variety of authentic street foods and experience Istanbul through both its flavors and its illuminated cityscape.
This tour offers an intimate and immersive way to feel the city’s energy through storytelling, night views, and local cuisine. To ensure a comfortable walk, we recommend traveling light. Please inform your guide in advance of any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
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Istanbul Night Street Food and City Lights Walking Tour
What's included
Public transportation tickets used during the tour (tram and metro)
All food and drink tastings mentioned in the itinerary
Local insights, stories, and recommendations from your guide
Professional local tour guide
Guided night walking tour
Detailed itinerary
1
Stop 1
Meet your guide at the Spice Bazaar and start the night with Turkish tea and spice tastings while learning about Istanbul’s rich culinary traditions.
2
Stop 2
Take a walk to the nearby piers and enjoy the taste of roasted chestnuts, one of Istanbul’s most iconic street flavors, loved by locals for generations
3
Stop 3
Enjoy a scenic walk across the Galata Bridge, taking in night views of the Golden Horn and the lively atmosphere of the city.
4
Stop 4
Arrive at the colorful Umbrella Street and enjoy a freshly made fish wrap while soaking in the vibrant nightlife ambiance
5
Stop 5
Take a short tram ride toward Kabataş, traveling like a local through illuminated city streets.
6
Stop 6
Continue by metro from Kabataş to Taksim Square, one of Istanbul’s most iconic meeting points.
7
Stop 7
Taste the legendary steamed burger, a must-try late-night street food loved by locals.
8
Stop 8
Enjoy a flavorful meat döner kebab, freshly prepared and served in true street-food style.
9
Stop 9
Walk along Istiklal Street while tasting grilled corn, stuffed mussels (midye dolma), and traditional pickles, experiencing Istanbul’s most famous avenue by night.
10
Stop 10
Arrive at the Galata Tower area, where the tour ends amid one of Istanbul’s most iconic nighttime landmarks.
What's not included
Hotel pickup or drop-off
Additional food or drinks not included in the tastings
Tips for the guide (optional)
Available languages
Guide guide
EN
Important information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meeting point
Meet your guide in front of the Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar) main entrance. Please wait outside the entrance, where your guide will be holding a Lexor Holiday sign for easy identification.
$160
per person
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