Istanbul · LUNCH EXPERIENCES
32 reviewed
Out of 32 lunch experiences on the site, these 15 are the ones to book. Prices, durations and the standout details sit below, so you can pick in five minutes and get back to the fun part.
Full-day Bursa and Uludağ from Istanbul with Green Mosque, jam tastings, lunch, and optional cable car rides plus mountain snow time.
“Our driver was hilarious from the minute he collected us. Cracking jokes, extremely friendly. Mahmud, our guide was fantastic too. Great knowledge of everything. The whole experience was amazing. A very long day but worth every penny.”
A one-day highlights loop through Istanbul’s top sights with a guide, lunch, and line-skipping entry for Topkapi and Hagia Sophia.
“Baris our guide was excellent. He knows the history, he is courteous, patient and just funny enough to not deviate much from the topic. Got a great group of people as well making the tour even more special.”
A 7-hour Princes Islands boat day from Istanbul. See Ottoman mansions on Büyükada, enjoy lunch at sea, and roam Kınalıada.
“A wonderful boat trip to Princes’ Island – smooth ride, breathtaking sea views, fresh air, and a peaceful escape from the city. Perfect for relaxing and enjoying nature!”
Guided Sapanca and Maşukiye day trip from Istanbul with lake time, lunch by the falls, plus options like cable car, ATV, and zipline.
“It was good overall Food was not good and small portion”
Cruise to the Princes’ Islands for a quiet day of sea views, a Kınalıada walk, Büyükada beach time, and an included lunch with transfer.
“it was an enjoyable experience. Büyükada was a nice and quiet island for a serene experience.”
A long, moving Gallipoli day trip from Istanbul with hotel transfers, a passionate guide, and lunch, covering major WWI landing sites.
“We drove in from Istanbul to the Dardanelles and back in one day. We then were taken on a guided tour of various locations along Gallipoli sight where the Anzacs fought. It is a very emotional and somber experience seeing the graves of the young me who gave their lives on both sides. Our guide Hasan and driver Selçuk were both very friendly and professional. Hasan was incredibly knowledge about the sight and was happy to answer all questions for us. I was unfortunate enough to leave my water bottle at one of the beaches we stopped at. Hassan found the bottle, reached out the me personally and arranged for…”
See Istanbul’s top Ottoman landmarks in one day with hotel pickup, guided entry, lunch, and transfers—small group pace with heavy walking.
“Very knowledgeable and well paced. Recommend it to my friends. You should not rquire a mininimum size for comments.”
Istanbul Bosphorus luxury lunch cruise with Anadolu Kavağı stop, food onboard, and a summer swim option near the Black Sea.
“Lovey guide who explained everything Aleyna came to the gas station to pick me up as I was completely new to Istanbul Great and tasty lunch Overall your team was excellent and beyond expectations Great Trip … shall recommend to all my family n friends”
Istanbul in one day with a private guide, hotel pickup, major Byzantine/Ottoman sights, and lunch included with Bosphorus views.
“Interesting and insightful. However your experience is very much dependent on the guide. The day is busy and traffic can be challenging. Our guide was rushed and uninterested. He only provided the bare bones information and wasn't really into it. We saw other guides that were more informative”
Bosphorus cruise across two continents with breakfast and lunch plus Dolmabahçe and Beylerbeyi Palaces, Çamlıca Mosque, and Pierre Loti views.
“The tour was great with boat and bus trips to both the Asian and European sides. The tour guide (English): Jam was good, polite and knowledgeable. But the whole team provided excellent services, especially Bayza who is a lovely lady team member, helping me to buy a public transport card and walking me to the correct station to get back to my hotel on the Asian side. I did not know that most of the tours with hotel pick-up are on the European side, not the Asian side, so transport to the meeting points from the Asian side can be expensive if using Uber or a taxi. The only minor…”
Ferry to Princes' Islands with Büyükada electric-car ride, included lunch, and hotel pickup for under $35.
“The ferry trip to Princess Island was enjoyable and the electric bus trip around the island was quite relaxing although the 1 kilometre walk up the hill to the orthodox church was quite challenging. Yusuf our tour guide was quite knowledgable about the islands and also provided additional information that was quite informative. He was also a friendly and nice young man and looked after us at all times. Lunch on the island was delicious and plentiful. A good tour and worth the cost.”
A guided full-day Istanbul highlights loop of Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet, and the Grand Bazaar with lunch.
“Great tour and tour guide. It is a lot of walking, which it doesn’t say (no bus at all) but I really enjoyed learning about the mosques and palace. The lunch was great and we even got an education on rugs.”
Full-day Istanbul tour across two continents with lunch, Camlica views, Beylerbeyi Palace, Eyüp Mosque, Pierre Loti hill, and a Bosporus cruise.
“It was a wonderful tour, the guides were very experienced. We visited many different regions. Lunch was delicious. At the end of the tour, we took a boat trip and watched Istanbul under magical lights. After the tour, they dropped us back at our hotel.”
Ferry-and-tram Istanbul tour to Balat, Fener, St. George, spice markets, Süleymaniye Mosque, lunch, and coffee in an old madrasah.
“This was a fabulous tour that not only covered some of the major tourist highlights but also neighborhoods and bazaars of Istanbul and a feel for the locals and their way of life. We also got to experience using the ferry and tram systems which we will make use of in the rest of our time in Istanbul. Our guide OZGE could not have been more friendly, knowledgeable or accommodating.. We cannot sing her praises high enough. We both remarked this was one of the best tours we have done. We will definitely recommend this tour to our friends in Australia.”
Escape Istanbul on a 12-hour Sapanca & Maşukiye day trip with lunch, cable car views, and optional zipline/ATV.
“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.”
