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“Taste Istanbul: Street Food Tour You Can’t Miss”
Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
$406.39
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they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Istanbul's vibrant streets beckon with a culinary adventure that tantalizes the senses. Immerse yourself in the city's rich food culture as you wander through bustling markets and charming neighborhoods, sampling authentic local delicacies.
- 🏷️ Taste Istanbul: Street Food Tour: A comprehensive 5-hour guided experience led by a knowledgeable English-speaking guide, showcasing the best of Istanbul's street food.
- 🍽️ Begin your journey with a delightful taste of Simit paired with traditional Turkish tea, setting the tone for a day filled with flavors.
- 🌳 Stroll through the serene Gülhane Park, where you'll discover its beauty and history before visiting the iconic Sirkeci Station.
- 🥙 Savor the unique taste of Çiğ Köfte, a traditional raw meatball appetizer, complemented by refreshing pomegranate juice to energize your day.
- 🧂 Explore the Spice Market, where you'll encounter an array of exotic spices, before indulging in Balık – ekmek: Fish and Bread, served on a traditional Turkish boat.
- 🏛️ Walk across the historic Galata Bridge, taking in the sights before enjoying a cup of rich Turkish coffee next to the majestic Galata Tower.
- 🍋 Relish the flavors of Stuffed Mussels: Midye, expertly prepared and served with a squeeze of fresh lemon for an authentic street food experience.
- 🍤 Conclude your culinary journey with Fried Mussels: Midye Tava, a popular snack served on a flavorful smear of tarator, perfect for sharing.
- ☕ Throughout the tour, enjoy complimentary food tastings and beverages, ensuring a satisfying exploration of Istanbul's culinary delights.
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“Taste Istanbul: Street Food Tour You Can’t Miss”
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours
- Food tasting
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Hotel pickup
- Professional guide
- Anything else that is not specifically mentioned in the included section
- Public transportation fees (IstanbulCard is only for personal use)
- Hotel drop-off
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities/TIP (optional)
Meeting point
Begin your tour from our office in Sultanahmet, a conveniently located spot near major attractions.
Alternatively, we can arrange to meet you at a central location in Istanbul. Exact details will be confirmed after booking.
Return details
Begin your tour from our office in Sultanahmet, a conveniently located spot near major attractions.
Alternatively, we can arrange to meet you at a central location in Istanbul. Exact details will be confirmed after booking.
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Enjoy the Street-food, people, and culture of Turkey. (If we make some changes in the tour content “boat tour” can be done) A delicious gourmet walking tour in Istanbul with many delicacies you may not discover on your own! Vegetarian diets are not challenging options for us – it’s easy being green and tasting exciting Turkish vegetarian delicacies during this tour.
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Sultanahmet DistrictStarting with Simit and Turkish tea. Simit is a freshly baked, molasses-dipped, and sesame-crusted dough.
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Gulhane ParkBy tram to Gülhane Park, discovering Gülhane Park by walk and continuing to the historical Post Office in Sirkeci.
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Sirkeci StationEating Raw Meatbals: Çiğ Köfte. It is traditionally and usually served as an appetizer or meze. Enjoying the Pomegranate Juice, which gives you energy for the rest of the day.
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Misir CarsisiWe start by tasting unique spices in the Spice Market; then walk to Eminönü for Balık – ekmek: Fish and Bread, which is served on a traditional Turkish boat.
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Eminonu Squarealık – ekmek: Fish and Bread, which is served on a traditional Turkish boat.
- Passing the historical Galata Bridge by walk and taking the second oldest Metro to Taksim. (pass by)
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Galata TowerTasting the traditional Turkish coffee next to Galata Tower. It’sroasted and ground coffee is boiled with sugar, and then served with the grounds which are allowed to settle at the bottom of your cup. This method allows the preservation of the full flavor.
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Istiklal CaddesiTurkish coffee is a communal drink. After coffee walking to the famous Istiklal Street and eating Stuffed Mussels: Midye served with lemon. The vendor will crack one open for you. Squeeze on a bit of lemon and use the shell to scoop out all the street gourmet goodness.
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Cicek PasajiAfter that we will enjoy the delicious Fried Mussels: Midye Tava spooned on a thick smear of tarator, made with dried bread crumbs, walnuts, lemon juice, salt, pepper, herbs, and tahini. It’s served skewered onto a shish. The same unlicensed street mussels of unknown provenance, coated in flour (and sometimes egg yolk and beer), then deep-fried in a vat of sizzling oil; these are another very popular snack available at any time of day.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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“Taste Istanbul: Street Food Tour You Can’t Miss”
Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
$406.39
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!