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Stop At: Istanbul, 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.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
Unwind with a cup of Raki, a traditional ancient beverage made of grapes, plums, or figs, and enjoy the elegant Parisian-style architecture of the Cicek Pasaji. After it, you will head to an old fish market, where friendly locals will tell you the history behind such traditional dishes as Midye Dolma, stuffed mussels with aromatic rice and herbs.
Near the Doğançay Museum, the first modern art museum in Turkey you will try the best Adana Dürüm in Istanbul. And the cherry on top, you will go to an old traditional sweet shop where you will savor Baklava, a sweet dish made of layers of phyllo pastry filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with honey.
At the end of the tour, your local will bring you to the majestic St. Antuan Kilisesia, a catholic church located in the heart of the bustling Istiklal Street. But before you say goodbye, you will get some tips on things to do and what to eat in Istanbul.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Kılıçali Paşa, Sıraselviler Cd. No:115, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
Your meeting point.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cukurcuma Hamami, Firuzaga Mahallesi , Cukurcuma Caddesi No:43 Beyoglu, Istanbul 34425 Turkiye
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Museum of Innocence, Cukurcuma Caddesi, Dalgic Cikmazi, 2 Beyoglu, Istanbul 34425 Turkiye
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Galatasaray Hamam, Kuloğlu, Turnacıbaşı Cd. No:8, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
The Galatasaray Bath is a hammam built in the classic Ottoman style in 1481. It is rightfully considered a cultural heritage of Turkey.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Demiroren Istiklal Shopping Center, Istiklal Cadesi, Istanbul Turkiye
It is a modern shopping center located in the most crowded Istiklal street. Near this building, you can buy delicious Turkish sandwiches, Açık Pide.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Madame Tussauds Istanbul, Grand Pera AVM, Istanbul 34440 Turkiye
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cicek Pasaji, Huseyinaga Mh Beyoglu, Istanbul Turkiye
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Dogancay Museum, Balo sok 42 Beyoglu, Istanbul 34335 Turkiye
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Balik Pazari, Beyoglu Caddesi, Istanbul Turkiye
Old Fish Market with the most welcoming fishermen and the freshet seafood.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Galatasaray High School (Galatasaray Lisesi), Istiklal Caddesi, Istanbul Turkiye
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St Anthony of Padua, Istiklal Caddesi No: 171, Istanbul 34433 Turkiye
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.
Duration: 20 minutes