Istanbul Traditional Food Tour with Dinner on Off-Touristy-Path
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5h
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About this experience
Experience the culinary magic of Istanbul as you journey across two continents in one evening. This guided food tour brings the city’s rich history and vibrant neighborhoods into easy reach, letting you savor Turkey’s top dishes on both the European and Asian sides. Enjoy dinner in Asia and desserts in Europe while your local guide shares insider flavors, stories, and culinary traditions—making Istanbul’s vast landscape feel intimate and deliciously memorable.
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Istanbul Traditional Food Tour with Dinner on Off-Touristy-Path
What's included
Four non alcoholic drinks plus tea and coffee
Tipping at restaurants
Travel with public ferry on the Bosphorus strait between Europe and Asian side of Istanbul
Kokoreç, Tantuni, stuffed zucchini flower, lahmacun.
Professional English speaking licensed and gourmet local guide.
Pastrami, pickled vegetables, olive, cheese and halva tasting, stuffed mussels with rice and spices
Food sampling at 9 stops and multiple food at each place.
Iskender kebab, kunefe and ice cream made of goats milk and mountain orchids flowers
Detailed itinerary
1
We meet here to catch ferry to head to the Asian side Kadikoy.
2
Stop 2
Enjoy the ferry ride in the Bosphorus from European side to Asian side. This ride will provide you a breath taking view of Istanbul from the water. Your guide will give you information about the sites you see from the ferry.
3
We visit the food market and sample the stuffed mussels, pastrami, pickled vegetable, cheese, olives, halva, soups , stuffed wine leafs and more…
4
Stop 4
We will take a ferry back to European side after the the belly is full of delicious food in Asian side. Enjoy the ferry. It is time see Istanbul by night.
5
We taste the variety of the kebaps and meze dips in this hidden authentic lokanta ( restaurant in Turkish ).
We will see the back streets of Istanbul to taste the delicious Kunefe dessert with the accompany of the mouthwatering Turkish ice cream.
What's not included
Anything not mention in included section
Tipping to the guide. ( recommended amount 10-20 USD per person)
Available languages
Guide guide
EN
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Important information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Return to hotel is not included. However, our guide can accompany you if it is in walking distance or organize you a taxi on request.
Meeting point
Please meet your guide at 6pm ( 18:00) at the entry of the Karakoy İskelesi ( Karakoy pier ) on the right side of the entry to pier under the yellow sign “ Karakoy İskelesi “
Our guide will come to you and will ask if you are waiting for the tour.
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