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.
Tea factory + tasting
Rize Tea & Taste Morning Tour
Bazaar + fish market
Black Sea Food Walk
Hands-on cooking class
Hemşin Village Cooking
Farm visit + plateau breakfast
Highland Honey Farm Tour
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.