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Eating Like a Local: Learn About Diverse Culinary Culture of Turkey

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Eating Like a Local: Learn About Diverse Culinary Culture of Turkey

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Eating Like a Local: Learn About Diverse Culinary Culture of Turkey

Duration: 4 hours
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Highlights

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

Itinerary

  • Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    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 MeydanI(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Famous center of the district which is also known as Bull Statue Kadikoy.
  • KadIkoy CarsIsI

    3 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    Kadikoy is a haven for the 'foodies' as it offers a great variety of food such as pickled vegetables and fruits, lahmacun (pizza like dish, crispy and thin) fish, regional cheeses and mezes and more. In Turkey, we value food not just for its taste but as symbol of traditions, happiness, fortune, friendship, and you will see why it is so important to us while eating your way through the streets of Istanbul.
  • Kadikoy Iskelesi

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    After the tastings in Kadiko we will try life-changing desserts such as heavenly delicious baklava from local usta's and enjoy a cup of fresh brewed Turkish tea..After all ferry ride back to Europe side.

What's included

INCLUDED

Food Tasting Experience
Soft Drinks
2 Way Ferry Tickets
Professional Tour Guide

NOT INCLUDED

Private transportation
Alcoholic Drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
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

Location

Provider

Food Trail Istanbul Tours

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