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Traditional Tastes on a Private Istanbul Food and Culture Tour

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Overview

Travel around Istanbul with the guidance and commentary of the Turkey Insider Team on this food-focused excursion. Your guide will give you information about the culinary culture and history of the city and you will stop on the way to taste traditional Turkish delicacies.

Highlights include the Spice Bazaar, the back streets of Eminönü and the Kadıköy fish market.

What's Included

  • Meze ( dips ) varieties, kebabs, baklava and ice cream made of goats milk
  • Midye ; Mussels stuffed with rice and spices cooked in the shell serve with lemon
  • Balik-Ekmek. Fish sandwich
  • Alcoholic Drinks (available to purchase)
  • Shopping expenses.
  • Admission Fee Costs
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Meeting and Pickup

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Our guide will pick you up from your hotel or location. We kindly ask you to be ready 15 minutes before the pickup time.

What To Expect

Karakoy

You will meet with your local tour guide at the hotel lobby and will discover and visit different parts of the city. Besides that, you will also have an amazing experience about local foods and cultures.First, will start to visit Karakoy area, the modern name for ancient Galata, is one of the oldest and most historic districts of the city and today an important commercial center and transport hub. You will see Galata Bridge and will walk around modern and old streets of Karakoy with tasting local foods such as simit,tea,soup,etc…
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Tophane Parki

Then you will continue to visit Tophane where was the city’s oldest industrial zone to do manufacturing cannons and cannonballs during the Ottoman period. You will see Kılıç Ali Paşa Mosque built by the Ottoman Kaptan-i Derya Kılıç Ali Pasha and designed by the renowned architect Mimar Sinan and Tophane Fountain.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Istiklal Caddesi

You will walk up to reach Istiklal Street and will see nice and fine art galleries and old streets of Beyoglu district. You will stop on the way and will have Turkish coffee with a local dessert then will continue to discover the streets.You will walk down from Istiklal Street and will see Galata Mevlevihanesi, Galata Tower and Komando Stairs, built in the 1850s were made on behalf of Abraham Salomon Kamondo, one of the most important banker families in the region, the Kamondo Family.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Eminonu Square

Last, you will visit Emionu district and will continue to taste your local foods and also will visit Spice Market was built 17th century and today still is an important spice and food center for local people. You will taste different kind of Turkish delight, spices, different kinds of herb teas and some daily dairy products. At the end of your trip, you will return to your hotel.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Traditional Tastes on a Private Istanbul Food and Culture Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Traditional Tastes on a Private Istanbul Food and Culture Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Meze ( dips ) varieties, kebabs, baklava and ice cream made of goats milk.
  • Midye ; Mussels stuffed with rice and spices cooked in the shell serve with lemon.
  • Balik-Ekmek. Fish sandwich.
  • Baklava ; The most delicious dessert of Anatolia.
  • Tantuni ; It is called "tantuni" if it is a roasted steak containing meat only.
  • Turk kahvesi & Çay ; Turkish coffee or Çay ( tea ) options.
  • Kokorec. Delicious roasted lamb meat, serve with mix spices and tomatoes in a fresh bread sandwich.
  • Çiğ Köfte. A traditional food made of bulgur wheat, tomato paste, hot paprika, cumin onion and more.
  • Profesional, licensed gourmet English speaking local guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Alcoholic Drinks (available to purchase).
  • Shopping expenses.
  • Admission Fee Costs.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

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
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 6..

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If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Traditional Tastes on a Private Istanbul Food and Culture Tour is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Traditional Tastes on a Private Istanbul Food and Culture Tour 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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  • Meze ( dips ) varieties, kebabs, baklava and ice cream made of goats milk
  • Midye ; Mussels stuffed with rice and spices cooked in the shell serve with lemon
  • Balik-Ekmek. Fish sandwich
  • Baklava ; The most delicious dessert of Anatolia
  • Tantuni ; It is called "tantuni" if it is a roasted steak containing meat only.
  • Turk kahvesi & Çay ; Turkish coffee or Çay ( tea ) options
  • Kokorec. Delicious roasted lamb meat, serve with mix spices and tomatoes in a fresh bread sandwich
  • Çiğ Köfte. A traditional food made of bulgur wheat, tomato paste, hot paprika, cumin onion and more
  • Profesional, licensed gourmet English speaking local guide.
  • Alcoholic Drinks (available to purchase)
  • Shopping expenses.
  • Admission Fee Costs

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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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.

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