Turkey is filled with culinary delights, and on this special guided food tour around Istanbul, you can experience many of them. In addition to popular items, your local guide will introduce you to foods that you wouldn’t discover without insider knowledge. As it is a private tour, it can be fully customized to suit your needs and appetite. There will be a lot of walking and eating, so come hungry and wear comfortable shoes!
Food tastings and beverages are included
Hotel pickup from specific areas is included
Personalized attention on a private tour
A enjoyable tour for friends and families traveling together
Beverages
Breakfast
Food tastings
Professional guide
Private tour
Alcoholic beverages (available for purchase)
Gratuities
Transportation to interesting sites/attractions
Karakoy Pier: Your tour guide will meet you at the reception of your hotel at 9:00 AM. If you prefer to start later in the day, please inform us via email of the most convenient time for you. We will walk or take a tram to Karakoy where we will have our Turkish breakfast consisting of menemen (Turkish scrambled eggs with tomatoes and peppers), sucuklu omlet (omelet with Turkish sausage), kaymak (clotted cream), and honey. 2 hours • Free Entry Ticket
Istiklal Avenue After breakfast, we will take the metro to Pera and walk along the famous Istiklal Avenue for a tea or coffee break. 1 hour • Free Entry Ticket
Kadikoy: Market Walking down Istiklal Avenue will lead us to the Karakoy ferry station, where we will board a ferry to Kadikoy (formerly known as Chalcedon, meaning the city of the blind), where you can taste authentic Turkish cuisine such as Mersin tantuni or liver wraps if you’re feeling adventurous. We will continue to the fish market where you can try stuffed mussels, fried fish, and pickles. Turks love their pickles, and some shops specialize in selling only pickles. 2 hours • Free Entry Ticket
Spice Bazaar: After indulging ourselves, we will take a ferry back to the European side of Istanbul and visit the Spice Bazaar. You will have the chance to see where the locals have been buying their spices for hundreds of years. • Please note: The travel program may change based on location availability and weather conditions. • You will have the opportunity to experience the local culture by visiting some local markets, bazaars, and backstreets. • This is a 6-hour walking tour. • We will use public transportation such as ferries. • You are completely free on our tours. You can even change your mind on the day of the tour. 1 hour • Free Entry Ticket
Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
For cruise ship passengers, please provide the following information during booking: ship name, arrival time, departure time, and re-boarding time
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Accessible by stroller
Guide dogs are permitted
Close to public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Please note: The travel program may change based on location availability and weather conditions.
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
To receive a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the experience start date.
Cancellations made less than 24 hours prior to the experience start time will not be refunded.
Changes made less than 24 hours prior to the experience start time will not be accepted.
Cancellation hours are based on the local time of the experience.
