Gourmet Tour of Istanbul with a local tour guide.
Indulge in a unique private gourmet tour that takes you on a culinary journey across both the European and Asian parts of Istanbul. This tailor-made experience is designed to cater to your specific preferences and promises an extraordinary culinary adventure, starting with traditional breakfast and continuing with the freshest baklava, coffee, and many other dishes. With a dedicated guide by your side, you'll have the chance to immerse yourself in local cuisine, navigate the city using public transport, and gain a deep understanding of Turkish culture, politics, and the daily life that spans two continents.
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Gourmet Tour of Istanbul with a local tour guide.
What's included in Gourmet Tour of Istanbul with a local tour guide.
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Karakoy Rihtim
Embark on this thrilling culinary adventure at 08:30, 09:00, or 09:30 am in your hotel lobby or Istanbul Galataport Cruise Terminal, where your knowledgeable guide greet you. Begin your day in Karakoy with a delightful Turkish breakfast featuring mouthwatering dishes such as Turkish menemen, sucuklu omelet, kaymak, and honey.
Tophane Meydan Cesmesi
You'll then proceed to Tophane for a refreshing tea or coffee break paired with the finest baklava that Istanbul has to offer.
KadIkoy CarsIsI
Later in the day, you'll embark on a unique experience- a ferry ride from the European side of Istanbul to the Asian side. This journey will take you to Kadikoy, known in ancient times as the city of blind people. Here, you'll have the chance to indulge in authentic Turkish cuisine or kebabs, including the option to tantalize your taste buds with a liver wrap. The tour continues with a visit to the fish market, a vibrant hub of local culture, where you can relish the flavors of stuffed or fried mussels and kokorec. We will conclude the tour at the Kadikoy ferry station. You can easily take a ferry back to your hotel or the Istanbul Galataport Cruise terminal. Please note that the itinerary is designed to be flexible, allowing for adjustments based on location availability and weather conditions. This ensures that you'll encounter delightful surprises along the way, making your gourmet tour of Istanbul a truly unique experience!
Inclusions
- Traditional seasonal breakfast includes menemen, sucuk, clotted cream, honey, cheeses, olives, tomatoes, cucumber, and tea.
- Public transportation, tram and ferry.
- The snacks would include stuffed mussels, kokorec, and baklava.
- You have the option to choose either authentic home-cooked style food or kebabs.
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Private tour guide
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Private transportation
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We can totally handle dietary preferences like vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and more. Just let us know your requirements in the special requests section when booking!
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Your tour guide will meet you inside the Murat Muhallebicisi restaurant, located near the Karakoy T1 tram station.
End Points
- The tour will conclude at the Kadikoy ferry station in Kadikoy, where you can take a ferry back to your hotel.
