Istanbul Trip Overview
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!
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
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Istanbul, Turkey
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Half-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Istanbul, Turkey, 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!
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
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Stop At: Misir Carsisi (Spice Market), Rustem Pasa Mahallesi, Erzak Ambari Sok. No:92 Eminonu – Fatih, Istanbul 34116 Turkey
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.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Eminonu Pier, Istanbul 34112 Turkey
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Kadikoy Istanbul Boga MeydanI, AltIyol MeydanI, Sogutlu Cesme Cd, Istanbul 34714 Turkey
Famous center of the district which is also known as Bull Statue Kadikoy.
Stop At: Kadikoy Carsisi, Caferaga Mahallesi Kadikoy, Istanbul Turkey
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.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Kadikoy Iskelesi, Kadikoy, Istanbul Turkey
After the tastings in Kadikoy we will take another ferry to back to European side Karakoy where we will try life-changing desserts such as heavenly delicious baklava from local usta’s and enjoy a cup of fresh brewed Turkish tea.
Duration: 30 minutes
