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Luxury Private and Guided Istanbul Food Tour with a local guide

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Turkish breakfast at its best.
Traditional Turkish breakfast
Kadikoy fish market.
Kadikoy fish market
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Overview

The luxury private and guided Istanbul food tour takes you off the beaten track of Istanbul. Turkish food is famous worldwide. While many people enjoyed more than the odd kebabs in their time, there is so much more to Turkish food than just kebabs, as you will discover on the Luxury, Private, and Guided Istanbul Food Tour. Private Istanbul Walking Tours is the expert in bespoke trips to Istanbul.

What's Included

  • Breakfast
  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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Your tour guide or driver will meet you at your accommodation, Istanbul Galataport cruise port, or Karakoy tram station.

What To Expect

Bagdat Street

You will meet with your guide at your accommodation and drive to the Asian side of Istanbul, Bagdat Street, which is one of the famous streets in Istanbul, to have breakfast at one of the best local breakfast cafes in Istanbul, where we have our Turkish breakfast, which includes Turkish menemen, sucuklu omelet, kaymak, and honey and home made jams.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

KadIkoy CarsIsI

After breakfast, we will drive to Kadikoy and walk along the colorful and cheerful Kadikoy food market, in Turkish, it is known as Kadikoy carsi, and give a break for a cup of tea and coffee at Baylan Patisserie. Baylan is the oldest patisserie that still serves customers in Kadikoy. The signature dessert is the coupe, a mixture of ice creams, caramel, and croquet. Also famous for parfaits and chocolate cakes since it is now owned by one of the biggest chocolate makers.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Karakoy Rihtim

We will then catch a ferry from the Asia side of Istanbul to the European side to Karakoy, where you can taste authentic Turkish cuisine OR different types of kebabs in one of our favorite restaurants in Istanbul.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Q: Will I get seasick on Luxury Private and Guided Istanbul Food Tour with a local guide?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Q: Will I get seasick on Luxury Private and Guided Istanbul Food Tour with a local guide?
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.

Feb 2023
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Luxury Private and Guided Istanbul Food Tour with a local guide?
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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Breakfast.
  • Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
  • Lunch.
  • Private transportation.
  • Professional guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase).
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Luxury Private and Guided Istanbul Food Tour with a local guide is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Luxury Private and Guided Istanbul Food Tour with a local guide will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Breakfast
  • Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
  • Lunch
  • Private transportation
  • Professional guide
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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