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Food tours in Rize

Rize Food Tours Guide 2026

The culinary side of Rize — which food experiences are worth booking and which to do yourself.

Rize is a verdant Black Sea city in northeastern Turkey, celebrated as the heartland of Turkish tea production. Terraced tea gardens cascade down steep hillsides to the sea, while the Kaçkar Mountains rise dramatically inland, offering world-class trekking, rafting in the Fırtına Valley, and highland plateaus dotted with traditional Hemşin architecture.

Top food tours

Guided experiences that show you Rize through its food.

Food tour

Local food tours

Walking tours led by local guides showcase the best neighbourhood eats and culinary traditions.

Foodie tips

Get more out of every meal.

Tip

Book tours and cooking classes at least a few days in advance — small-group experiences sell out quickly.

Tip

Come hungry — most food tours include 5-8 tastings.

Tip

Bring cash for unscheduled stops the guide may recommend.