Istanbul Private Street Food Tour with Local Expert


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From $154.00

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 3 hours

Departs: Istanbul, Istanbul

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Discover the authentic flavors of Turkish cuisine on this private gourmet tour. Indulge yourself with 10 hand-picked Turkish delights and listen to your local guide, who will spice up your promenade with some bits of history and city's legends.

Sample such local treats as cheese and simit bread, Açık Pide, baklava, and then relax in the oldest hammam in Istanbul. Let your local guide know if you want to make any adjustments to the itinerary. They can fully customize the tour around your needs.

· Private tour customized around your wishes;

· Sample 10 traditional delicacies;

· Learn about Turkish culture, history, and culinary traditions during a relaxing walk;

· All food tastings and vegetarian alternatives included.


What's Included

All Fees and Taxes

Bottled water

Coffee and/or Tea

Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour

Friendly local guide

Iconic places for photoshoot

Local Soft Beverage

Lunch

Multiple start times available

Must see and off the beaten path

Private walking tour

Vegetarian Alternatives

What's Not Included

Extra food and drinks

Gratuities (optional)

Hotel pickup and drop-off


Traveler Information

  • ADULT: Age: 0 - 99

Additional Info

  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • We are serious about taking extra precautions to stop the spread of this virus by practicing regular hand washing and sanitization. We practice social distancing measures through providing private tours only.This is a private tour/activity. Only your grou
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Istanbul
Your local host will meet you at Beyoğlu district. Your gourmet promenade will start from the traditional circular seeded bread and cheese. Near that place, you will learn about the Turkish pickling tradition and be surprised by how much food you can pickle. After the first bite, you will continue wandering along alleys of Beyoğlu district, explore historical sights and hidden gems of it.

You will visit the oldest Turkish hammam, and then take a bite of Açık Pide, known as the Turkish version of pizza. Near the Madame Tussauds Istanbul Wax Museum, you will sample the classic Lokum, a Turkish delight, that known in the world since the 15th century.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Your meeting point.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cukurcuma Hamami
Çukurcuma Hamamı is a historical Turkish Bath (Hammam), located in Çukurcuma neighborhood. Near this building, you will sample the best cheese and simit bread in Istanbul.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Museum of Innocence
Museum of Innocence is a museum created by the famous Turkish writer Orhan Pamuk. There is a stall with amazing pickled products close to this museum.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Demiroren Istiklal Shopping Center
It is a modern shopping center located in the most crowded Istiklal street. Near this building, you can buy delicious Turkish sandwiches, Açık Pide.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Madame Tussauds Istanbul
Madame Tussauds Istanbul Wax Museum is the 21st branch of the famous museum. Close to the building, you can find the most incredible Turkish delight.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cicek Pasaji
It is an elegant historic building known for its dramatic history, fancy floral courtyard, and glass dome. Within its neighborhood, you will drink Raki, a traditional ancient beverage made of grapes, plums, or figs.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dogancay Museum
The Doğançay Museum is Turkey’s first modern art museum. In the market near the museum, you can sample such traditional dishes as Midye Dolma and Adana Dürüm.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Balik Pazari
Old Fish Market with the most welcoming fishermen and the freshet seafood.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Galatasaray High School (Galatasaray Lisesi)
It is one of the most influential high schools in modern Turkey. You can buy marzipan and other traditional sweets such as Baklava in an old traditional shop near the school.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St Anthony of Padua
The St. Anthony of Padua is a majestic Catholic church located in the heart of the bustling Istiklal Street. The temple fascinates with its amazing, artsy architecture and Gothic design.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free






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