Traditional Tastes on a Private Istanbul Food and Culture Tour

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a market with many different types of food on display
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Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 3 hours - 5 hours

Travel around Istanbul with the guidance and commentary of the Turkey Insider Team on this food-focused excursion. Your guide will give you information about the culinary culture and history of the city and you will stop on the way to taste traditional Turkish delicacies.

Highlights include the Spice Bazaar, the back streets of Eminönü and the Kadıköy fish market.

What's included

  • Meze ( dips ) varieties, kebabs, baklava and ice cream made of goats milk
  • Midye ; Mussels stuffed with rice and spices cooked in the shell serve with lemon
  • Balik-Ekmek. Fish sandwich
  • Baklava ; The most delicious dessert of Anatolia
  • Tantuni ; It is called tantuni if it is a roasted steak containing meat only.
  • Turk kahvesi & Çay ; Turkish coffee or Çay ( tea ) options
  • Kokorec. Delicious roasted lamb meat, serve with mix spices and tomatoes in a fresh bread sandwich
  • Çiğ Köfte. A traditional food made of bulgur wheat, tomato paste, hot paprika, cumin onion and more
  • Profesional, licensed gourmet English speaking local guide.

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Alcoholic Drinks (available to purchase)
    • Shopping expenses.
    • Admission Fee Costs

    Languages spoken by guide

    English

    Additional information

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Our guide will pick you up from your hotel or location. We kindly ask you to be ready 15 minutes before the pickup time.

    Not wheelchair accessible

    Bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

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