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Culinary Backstreets of the Bazaar Quarter

Location Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
$145
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Overview

The Culinary Backstreets of the Bazaar Quarter offers an immersive full-day tour through Istanbul's Grand Bazaar district. Delight in a journey filled with traditional flavors and rich cultural experiences.

  • ☕ Start your day in a historic courtyard with complimentary tea and pastries, setting the stage for a culinary adventure.
  • 🍽️ Savor a rooftop breakfast of menemen with local merchants, enjoying a taste of authentic Turkish cuisine.
  • 🌟 Visit a renowned doner spot located in an old mosque kiosk, experiencing local favorites in a unique setting.
  • 👩‍🍳 Relish homestyle meals at a woman-run esnaf lokantasi, featuring seasonal specialties from the Taurus Mountains of southern Turkey.
  • 🏺 Navigate the backstreets where you'll meet skilled artisans in Ottoman-era hans, gaining insight into traditional crafts.
  • 🍞 Enjoy freshly baked flatbread, a staple of Turkish cuisine that complements the diverse flavors of the tour.
  • 🥙 Taste authentic kokoreç from a top vendor, a must-try delicacy that showcases Istanbul’s culinary heritage.
  • 🍰 Conclude your journey at a sweets shop famous for its milk-soaked cake, a delightful treat to end your culinary exploration.
  • 🚍 Public transportation options are conveniently available nearby, making it easy to join the tour.
  • 💧 All beverages, including coffee, tea, bottled water, and soda, are included to keep you refreshed throughout the day.

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Culinary Backstreets of the Bazaar Quarter
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes

  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Soda/Pop

Meeting point
We will meet at the entrance of Çorlulu Ali Paşa Medresesi, just off Yeniçeriler Caddesi. Look for the main archway entrance that leads into the tea garden area. Your guide will be waiting for you at the entrance.

  • Grand Bazaar
    Discover the hidden culinary gems of Istanbul's Grand Bazaar district on this full-day tour. Begin in a historic courtyard, enjoying tea and pastries before exploring the vibrant streets filled with traditional craftsmen and local eateries. Experience a rooftop breakfast of menemen with local merchants, followed by a visit to a renowned doner spot in an old mosque kiosk. Enjoy homestyle meals at a woman-run esnaf lokantasi, featuring seasonal specialties rooted in southern Turkey's Taurus Mountains. As you navigate the backstreets, meet skilled artisans in Ottoman-era hans and savor freshly baked flatbread. Taste authentic kokoreç from a top vendor and conclude your journey at a sweets shop famous for its milk-soaked cake. This tour offers a unique perspective on the diverse flavors and rich history of Istanbul’s Bazaar Quarter.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum of 18 years old for Alcoholic Beverages
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Culinary Backstreets of the Bazaar Quarter

    Location Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
    $145
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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