Istanbul Traditional Food Tour with Dinner on Off-Touristy-Path | La Vacanza Travel

Istanbul Traditional Food Tour with Dinner on Off-Touristy-Path

Duration: 5 hours
Destination: Türkiye, İstanbul, Istanbul
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  • 5 hours
  • Istanbul
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Dinner in Asia, deserts in Europe? Conquering the top sights of Istanbul and tasting Turkey’s best cuisine can feel like a big task when the city is nestled across two continents and seven hills. This evening food tour will make the city feel much smaller when your local guide shares the flavors of Turkey in an evening food tour across Europe and Asia.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Karakoy Rihtim, Rihtim Caddesi Karakoy, Beyoglu, Istanbul 34560 Turkiye

We meet here to catch ferry to head to the Asian side Kadikoy.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: KadIkoy CarsIsI, Caferaga, Neset Omer Sk. No:1 Kadıköy, Istanbul 34710 Turkiye

We visit the food market and sample the stuffed mussels, pastrami, pickled vegetable, cheese, olives, halva, soups , stuffed wine leafs and more…

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

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.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Karakoy Rihtim, Rihtim Caddesi Karakoy, Beyoglu, Istanbul 34560 Turkiye

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.

Duration: 2 hours

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Profesional English speaking licensed and gourmet local guide.
  • Travel on public ferry
  • Food sampling at 9 stops and multiple food at each place.
  • Pastrami, pickled vegetables, olive, cheese and halva tasting, lahmacun, Tantuni, stuffed mussels …
  • Meze ( dips ) varieties, kebabs, baklava and ice cream made of goats milk
  • Dinner
  • Unlimited soft drinks, tea, coffee and water
  • Tipping in restaurants
  • Food sampling in the non touristy food market
  • Entry/Admission - KadIkoy CarsIsI
  • Entry/Admission - Karakoy Rihtim
  • Entry/Admission - Bosphorus Strait

Exclusions
  • Extra food and drinks not included above.
  • Shopping expenses.
  • Tipping to the guide. ( recommended amount 10-20 USD per person)

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • 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.
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

Karaköy Pier, Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, Rıhtım Cd. No:13, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye


Departure Time

06:00 PM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

5 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

DianaEscu

22 Apr, 2024

This was a great tour. I really enjoyed the opportunity to sample different local flavours, and taking the boat to the Asian side (and back!) was wonderful. We tried a variety of local food from cheese to halva and from pickles to iskender kebab. We were a small group of three (myself plus a lovely couple from Liverpool) which gave us ample opportunity to ask our guide Salih about food culture and life in Turkey. It was fun moving from one venue to another and the food was amazing. I tried things that I probably wouldn't have thought to sample by myself. I can't decide what I liked best - perhaps a contest between the stuffed mussels, the lentil soup, and the dessert. The icing on the cake for me was returning to shore towards the end of the evening just as the call to prayer started. Make sure you go hungry and save a bit of room for the last stop back on the European side!

Kaitlin_S

21 Apr, 2024

Great guide and great food! Salih did a fantastic job explaining the history of the city and all the delicious food along the tour. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. Start this tour with an empty stomach, as you will be full by the end of the tour! Cheers!

Diescu

20 Apr, 2024

This was a great tour. I really enjoyed the opportunity to sample different local flavours, and taking the boat to the Asian side (and back!) was great. We sampled a variety of local food from cheese to halva and from pickles to iskender kebab. We were a small group of just four (myself plus a lovely couple from Liverpool) which gave us ample opportunity to ask our guide about food culture and life in Turkey. The highlight for me (apart from the food of course!) was returning to the harbour in Istanbul as the call to prayer started. It was magical. One tip - go hungry and save room for the last stop!

Sam_S

15 Apr, 2024

Great guide. Great food. Nothing much more to say except go with an empty stomach. You will be full by the end.

854meaghanw

05 Apr, 2024

Burak was simply wonderful! He was fun, knowledgeable and kind. This was a highlight of my mother and I’d time in Istanbul for sure. We left with full bellies, hearts and souls!

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