Istanbul · LUNCH EXPERIENCES
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 lunch experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of Istanbul’s Bursa and Uludağ day tour, with Green Mosque, mountain views, lunch, shopping, and optional cable car.
“Mert my tour guide was incredible, he and the driver provided an excellent day of travels across Bursa. The cable car ride and ski lift were highlights and the views were incredible all day. 10/10 would recommend, ask for Mert as your guide.”
See Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar with a guide, lunch, and skip-the-line access.
“We spent the entire day with Mr. Baris, an extremely knowledgeable guide. He shared a great deal of history with us and he was willing and able to thoroughly answer questions. We visited the major attractions during our tour. Lunch at a local restaurant was delicious. It was a small group of people on the tour which made it so pleasant. A very good day.”
Review of Istanbul’s Princes Island day tour, with Büyükada, Kınalıada, boat lunch, Ottoman mansions, free time, and practical booking tips.
“This was an amazing experience.Lunch was great, we visited 3 islands, staff was kind especially Dilek, she was extremely helpful and friendly.Definitely worth checking out!”
Review of the Sapanca and Maşukiye day trip from Istanbul, with lake views, cable cars, ATV rides, ziplining, lunch, and practical booking tips.
“Our guide was good, we visited every place written in the program, it is worth the money.”
Escape Istanbul for Büyükada and Kınalıada with a Marmara Sea cruise, onboard lunch, music, beach time, and optional electric rides.
“They are really nice , I was late to arriving point on first island but they were helpful and understanding to get there. Lively atmosphere and music.highly recommended”
Review of Istanbul’s Gallipoli day tour, with ANZAC sites, cemeteries, lunch, hotel transfers, guide quality, travel time, and practical tips.
“This is an excellent tour if you’ve only got a day to visit Gallipoli! Very informative and the lunch that’s provided was delicious!”
Explore Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Grand Bazaar with a guide, lunch, hotel transfers, and a small group.
“Saw all of the important sites in one day, which was a lot of walking. Topkapi Palace was amazing. Food at the lunch restaurant was mediocre, too bad since there are so many great restaurants here.”
Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus to Anadolu Kavagi for lunch, palace views, Black Sea scenery, and seasonal swimming on a comfortable yacht.
“Beingb able to put our feet in the Black Sea was a wonderful experience. The history given by our guide was very informative and not overbearing. Calm waters and a smooth cruise was 100% worth the time.”
Review of Istanbul’s seven-hour heritage tour, with Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, Grand Bazaar, lunch, transport, tips, and drawbacks.
“Points of interest and lunch were great! High pressure sales at the leather shop was not good and sales personnel got mad when we tried to leave and yelled at us as we walked away.”
Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus between Europe and Asia, visit Beylerbeyi Palace, Çamlıca Mosque, and Pierre Loti Hill with meals included.
“Was not able to join because we were not picked up from hotel. I paid for transfer. I contaced the operator the day before the event and in the morning to confirm pickup time but no response. Got reply 15 mins after the event started saying we can not be picked up. How irresponsible. My money will be refunded but I missed the opportunity to see the Bosphorous strait. Bad business not delivering as promised.”
See Istanbul’s top sights in one day with a local guide, lunch, small-group pacing, skip-the-line entry, and practical advice on added fees.
“Great intro to Istanbul. The guide Mahamad was exceptional. Lots of walking and talking. Small group means ease of getting around and easy to ask questions. Highly recommended.”
See Istanbul from both continents on a 12-hour tour with Beylerbeyi Palace, Camlica Mosque, lunch, hills, and a Bosporus cruise.
“If you want to see beautiful scenery and authentic places, this tour is perfect for you. We enjoyed it very much and recommend it.”
Explore Istanbul’s Fener, Balat, markets, mosques, and local cafés by ferry and tram with lunch, tea, transfers, and a guide.
“The guide took us to very places that are off the beaten path. Witouth her we could easily miss these places. She was kind and was always very polite and helpful.”
Escape Istanbul for Sapanca Lake, cable cars, waterfalls, lunch, and optional zipline or ATV fun on a flexible 12-hour day tour.
“It was a truly enjoyable tour, starting early in the morning and returning with fond memories. Drinking coffee while admiring the view of Lake Sapanca was incredibly peaceful. Hiking through nature and seeing the waterfall in Maşukiye was incredibly beautiful. The entire day's organization went very smoothly, and I would definitely like to participate again.”
See Istanbul’s mosques, bazaars, Turkish lunch, and Bosphorus by boat in one guided day, with hotel pickup and skip-the-line tickets.
“This was a great full day tour that was very well paced and included a lot of major attractions with lunch just adding to the experience. Our guide Muzaffer was so knowledgeable and helpful and kept us on schedule. Pick up and drop off were spot on. Highly Recommended!”
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