The tour takes you off the beaten track so you can sample the real tastes of Istanbul and experience delicious Turkish delicacies you may not have known existed. While discovering local markets you will also gain an overview of Turkish history and culture while appreciating the unique architecture of Istanbul. Whether you are a food expert or just love food the Istanbul Food Tour will fulfill your eating dreams.
We will have our Turkish breakfast in Karakoy which includes Turkish menemen, pastry, kaymak, and honey.
Following breakfast, we will catch a funicular up to Pera and walk along the famous Istiklal street and give a break for a cup of tea/Turkish coffee.
In the afternoon we will catch a ferry from the European side of Istanbul to the Asian side to Kadikoy (Kalkedon ancient name that means the city of the blind). We will wander around the Kadikoy fish market where you can sample pickles. Turkish people love their pickles and we will visit a shop that only sells pickles. We will also stop at one of the most popular restaurants in Istanbul where you can sample the original tastes of Turkey, a food lover's paradise serving home cook style regional cuisines and mezes/appetizers.
You will make your own way to the meeting points