Local Food, History and Hidden Places Walking Tour in Istanbul | La Vacanza Travel

Local Food, History and Hidden Places Walking Tour in Istanbul

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Destination: Türkiye, İstanbul, Istanbul
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  • 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Istanbul
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Discover Istanbul’s historical peninsula and taste a range of Turkish delicacies on this half-day, small-group tour. Meet your guide in the morning in Istanbul’s Old City, and be sure to come hungry: you have a day of feasting ahead of you. Explore the markets, enjoy traditional Turkish food, savor famous baklava, sip Turkish coffee, visit multiple restaurants and discover Istanbul’s must-try dishes.

- This intimate, small-group tour is limited at just five participants
- Step off the main tourist trail, eat like a local, go off the beaten path to discover hidden places.
- Sample a wide range of dishes, enjoy Turkish coffee, kebap, baklava and more
- Visit old markets, different neighborhoods, restaurants and cafes
- Ideal for first-time visitors and food lovers
- All food tastings and beverages included.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Misir Carsisi (Spice Market), Rustem Pasa Mahallesi, Erzak Ambari Sok. No:92 Eminonu - Fatih, Istanbul 34116 Turkiye

The Taste of Istanbul food tour begins in the historic part of Istanbul. We meet in front of epic Spice Bazaar main gate and start the day with a delicious breakfast; crunchy boreks and traditional Turkish tea. The cheese stuffed pastries are well-cooked by a family who are in business since 1968. Next will be a visit to colorful Spice Bazaar while talking about culture and daily life in Turkey.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Tahtakale District, Istanbul Turkiye

The day will start in front of epic Spice Market and first experience will be a unique Turkish pide cooked in old oven located in a historical building which was built in 1888.


Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Eminonu Square Eminonu Square, Istanbul, Istanbul Turkiye

Then it will be time to mingle in the crowds and taste several luscious breakfast treats as well as hand-made pickles in different stores on a colorful street.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Sirkeci, Hobyar, 34112 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

We will have our scrumptious Turkish delights from a 245 year old shop after having a walk in gorgeous Spice Market.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Süleymaniye, 34116 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

The perfect time for tasting the famous döner is just afterwards. We will visit a little food stall which is in business since 1970! That may be the best döner in town !


Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Grand Bazaar, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul

A trip to Istanbul will be incomplete without walking in the bustling streets of Grand Bazaar which is known as the first shopping mall in the world. Exploring the incomparable Grand Bazaar as real locals do, we will discover the best type of kebabs that are cooked at the moment just for us in the little hidden restaurants around the bazaar.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Grand Bazaar, Kalpakcilar Cad. Sorguclu Han No: 22, Istanbul 34126 Turkiye

Turkish coffee is always best after a perfect meal. So next will be the coffee tasting while watching the people walking in the bustling streets of Grand Bazaar.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Gallery Cemberlitas, Divanyolu Cad. No: 82 Cemberlitas, Istanbul Turkiye

Before heading to the cosy streets along the marvellous Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, it's time to indulge ourselves with the famous Turkish dessert; Baklava!


Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Snacks

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • 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 8 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Rüstem Paşa, Tahmis Sk. 1B, 34116 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye


Departure Time

10:00 AM


Return Details

Cankurtaran, At Meydanı Cd No:1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Voucher info

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

Duration

4 hours 30 minutes


User's Reviews

Lisa_D

19 Apr, 2024

The guide was sweet and kind, but not a foodie. The place was slow and not a lot of information was shared. I have been on several food tours and they were incredible experiences. Unfortunately this was disappointing

Ebony_B

09 Apr, 2024

Guide didn't show up leaving me standing alone in the middle of the square. Did not receive any contact saying the tour had been cancelled, I had to get in touch with them to find out what was happening.

Juhsz_r

16 Mar, 2024

Our tour guide Sude was very very nice, she knew anlot about the local history and the places we went to. I would HIGHLY recommend taking the service as a first adventure because the guide will tell you how to avoid bad places to spend money at. Overall we had a blast!

MyC32

13 Mar, 2024

I enjoyed this food tour. Only 5 tourists including me, so it was good amount. All of the food we tried were so good tasty. Tour company sent me whatsup app message with tour guide name and picture, so it was easy to find tour guide at meeting point, I thought it was thoughtful specially place you don't know well. Tour guide Dilsad was very friendly and enjoyed her company.

steveeO4936SX

13 Mar, 2024

We had a fabulous day tasting, smelling, looking and listening on this walking tour. Sude and David were knowledgeable and friendly, giving us lots of local information and showing us how to navigate the markets, bizarres and streets. It was a fantastic introduction to Istanbul and we thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend doing this tour. Thankyou! Sarah and Steve

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Had a very good and fun time!

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Must try!!!

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So much more than just a food tour

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Fantastic experience!

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Discovered hidden gems we would never have found ourselves

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Great way to start a trip to Istanbul.

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Brilliant food tour around the markets of Istanbul

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Very good sampling of Istanbul food

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A wonderful way to be introduced to Istanbul

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Fantastic Tour

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Hidden-in-plain-sight Istanbul (food, drink history and insight)

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Best guide to Istanbul even after tour ended the helpful tips and recommendations continued

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Must do tour in Istanbul

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