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

4.9 (110 reviews) 4 h 20 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Taste your way across two continents while discovering the stories behind Istanbul’s food culture

Explore the local streets, markets and food culture around Eminönü and the Spice Bazaar

Cross the Bosphorus by ferry and experience the everyday rhythm of Istanbul

Discover Kadıköy Market through regional dishes, local ingredients and neighborhood favorites

Taste regional Turkish specialties, street food and traditional drinks

Learn how migration and regional traditions have shaped the way Istanbul eats

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At a glance

Duration: 4 h 20 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Food Trail Istanbul Tours

Ages: Adults (5–80 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Private transportation
Not included: Alcoholic Drinks (available to purchase)
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Misir Carsisi

5 min

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 min Admission 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

Passing by

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

3 hours

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 min Admission 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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Harbour Suites Old City
Atlantis Royal Hotel
Vardar Palace Hotel
Gulseda Otel Apart
Imagine Istanbul - Sultanahmet
Hotel Inter Istanbul
Union Hotel Port
Xenia Hotel Istanbul
AHC Ayasofya Hotel - Special Class
Meddusa Hotel
Gulhane Corner Hotel
Chambers of the Boheme

and 1,580 more pickup points

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.

Using your ticket

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.