Eating Like a Local: Learn About Diverse Culinary Culture of Turkey
On this 4-hour walking tour with an expert tour guide, you will delve deep into the culinary culture and rich history of Istanbul. You will taste local delicacies and hear fascinating stories behind each culinary gem. As you walk you will explore the maze of local streets, see Istanbul’s top attractions on a nice ferry ride, drink tea with locals, and taste rich regional Turkish dishes from the best local places. Group number is limited to 10 on this tour, so you will receive more personalized attention from your expert guide. Book this tour to experience the city with an insider! Please get in touch for alternative languages
Discover the flavors of two continents with an expert guide.
Visit backstreets of Eminonu and Spice Bazaar
Taste local delicacies in Kadikoy fish market
Stroll through the local markets of Istanbul
Try traditional Turkish drinks
Eat like a local
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Eating Like a Local: Learn About Diverse Culinary Culture of Turkey
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What's included in Eating Like a Local: Learn About Diverse Culinary Culture of Turkey
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
After meeting with your guide and brief information you will be ready to discover astonishingly rich culinary culture of Istanbul on this 5-hours walking tour starting from the authentic Spice bazaar. This historic bazaar is the place where we will learn about Turkish delights, spices, dried herbs and alternative remedies for aches and pains, and aphrodisiacs that have been tested through the centuries. You'll find all kinds of interesting beauty products as well. After we finish, we will continue our journey between the inviting aromas of the backstreets of the Spice Market.
Eminonu Pier
Then you will take a ferry to a nice and cosmopolitan district of Istanbul, Kadikoy (Chalcedon) famous for its fish market and loaded with local delicacies from all around Turkey. On the ferry, you will enjoy the beautiful scenery of Istanbul. Experience the standing between two continents; Asia and Europe.
Kadikoy Istanbul Boga MeydanIPass-by Only
Famous center of the district which is also known as Bull Statue Kadikoy.
Inclusions
- Food Tasting Experience
- Soft Drinks
- 2 Way Ferry Tickets
- Professional Tour Guide
- Private transportation
- Alcoholic Drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We can pick up from centrally located Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Karakoy and Taksim hotels, for non-central hotels MEETING POINT can be set by guest after booking. Tours can start from Galataport as well for cruise passengers.
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Hotel pickups means your guide will meet you at the hotel if centrally located, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation. Hotels out of city center are subject to another meeting point.