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Quick Details

  • Duration: 9 AM - 2 PM
  • Food Quantity: 8-9 uniquely different eateries and restaurants, with multiple tastings at each. And 4-5 exciting and local drinks.
  • Availability: Tuesday to Saturday
  • Languages: English
  • Private Tour: Option available upon request during the booking process

Experience authentic Turkish flavors across two continents and see Istanbul like an insider on this morning tour.

THE TOUR

This isn’t just about food, it’s about a local perspective of Istanbul’s rich history. As the historic meeting point of Europe and Asia, Istanbul’s cuisine blends diverse influences from Ottoman, Persian, Greek, Arab, and Central Asian traditions. Markets and street vendors are central, offering authentic tastes that bring ancient traditions to life in a modern, vibrant food scene.

And now it’s your chance to explore this with a passionate local guide on this morning food tour. You’ll go where the locals go.

Ready to taste the most delicious food on both sides of Istanbul?

Highlights

  • In a traditional tea house overlooking the New Mosque, you’ll enjoy a delicious Turkish breakfast of locally sourced produce. And of course, do what the locals do. Sip freshly brewed tea or çay.
  • After a short and scenic ferry boat ride across the mighty Bosphorus, you’ll arrive in the vibrant and modern Kadıköy neighborhood, on the Asian side. This part of Istanbul is home to some of the best local restaurants frequented by the younger Turkish generation.
  • As you walk through the colorful streets of Kadıköy market, you’ll try Turkish coffee while indulging in crispy golden baklava.
  • You’ll savor the delicious tastes of popular street foods like dolma, lahmacun, and kokoreç.
  • Experience a local family restaurant where you´ll sample various traditional Turkish home-style dishes, such as classic Turkish kebabs.
  • This culinary journey isn’t complete without dessert! In Turkey, they have their own kind of ice cream known as dondurma. Our local guide will bring you to the most delicious dondurma place in town.

As you can see, you’ll fill your belly to the brim with all the fantastic flavors of Turkish cuisine!

Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself inside Istanbul’s food scene and experience the buzz of Istanbul’s daily life.
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