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Local Food, History and Hidden Places Walking Tour in Istanbul

Location Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
$80.00
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Overview

Discover Istanbul’s historical peninsula and taste a range of Turkish delicacies on this half-day, small-group tour. Meet your guide in the morning in Istanbul’s Old City, and be sure to come hungry: you have a day of feasting ahead of you. Explore the markets, enjoy traditional Turkish food, savor famous baklava, sip Turkish coffee, visit multiple restaurants and discover Istanbul’s must-try dishes.

- This intimate, small-group tour is limited at just five participants
- Step off the main tourist trail, eat like a local, go off the beaten path to discover hidden places.
- Sample a wide range of dishes, enjoy Turkish coffee, kebap, baklava and more
- Visit old markets, different neighborhoods, restaurants and cafes
- Ideal for first-time visitors and food lovers
- All food tastings and beverages included.
Local Food, History and Hidden Places Walking Tour in Istanbul
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities

Meeting point
Meeting point of the tour is Spice Market main gate. For easy navigation, there is a little store named Shozy Spice Bazaar next to the gate and the gate opens to a large square.
Return details
The end point of the tour is the famous square that's home to well-known landmarks Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque.

  • Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
    The day will start in front of epic Spice Market. We will first mingle in the colorful crowds and buy delicious breakfast treats such as famous simit, cheese, olives, honey and clotted cream as well as scrumptious Turkish delights from a 246 year old shop.
  • Tahtakale District
    After finishing shopping, we will have our breakfast which will be followed by a unique Turkish pide cooked in old oven located in a historical building which was built in 1888.
  • Eminonu Square
    Turkish coffee is always best after a perfect meal. So next will be the coffee tasting while watching the people walking in the bustling streets of Grand Bazaar.
  • The perfect time for tasting the famous döner is just afterwards. We will visit a little food stall which is in business since 1970! That may be the best döner in town !
  • Grand Bazaar
    A trip to Istanbul will be incomplete without walking in the bustling streets of Grand Bazaar which is known as the first shopping mall in the world. Exploring the incomparable Grand Bazaar as real locals do, we will discover the best type of kebabs that are cooked at the moment just for us in the little hidden restaurants around the bazaar.
  • Gallery Cemberlitas
    Before heading to the cosy streets along the marvellous Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, it's time to indulge ourselves with the famous Turkish dessert; Baklava!

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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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    Local Food, History and Hidden Places Walking Tour in Istanbul

    Location Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
    $80.00
    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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