Share this tour
Offered languages
- English
On our Secret Food: Istanbul Spice Market & Galata Tour, you'll explore The best spice market in Turkey, get lost like locals in the backstreet shops and food stalls and taste your way with mouth-watering local cuisines.
You'll discover the famous Spice Bazaar - it's the most colorful, fragrant, and often the most fun place in the city – as visitors can taste the goods on offer. We'll show you what to buy and how to bargain - such as the difference between real and fake Saffron.
Also, make your way around the historical monuments, secret beautiful mosques and learn about the fascinating history of our food and culture. At the end of your tour, you'll have sampled some of Istanbul's most delicious dishes and gained a better understanding of our culture and history.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We'll meet at Hamdi Restaurant, Eminönü. Your guide will be waiting with an orange umbrella so they are easy to spot.
Itinerary
-
1Egyptian Bazaar
First, you will experience the most colorful, fragrant, and often the most fun place in the city. Here you'll learn a couple of important facts about Turkish breakfast and try traditional Turkish breakfast dish and Turkish tea in one of the best places in town.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Egyptian Bazaar
Then you'll discover the famous Spice Bazaar with your expert guide tasting and learning how to shop for spices and what to prepare with each one. Sample wonderful teas and Turkish delights. We'll show you what to buy and how to bargain - such as the difference between real and fake Saffron.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
You'll learn about Turkish Coffee History and see the oldest coffee roastary. You'll make your way around the historical monuments, secret beautiful mosques and learn about the fascinating history of our food and culture.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
You’ll dine on mouthwatering Kofta meatballs with a traditional drink in a locals hole in a wall spot tucked between the Mosque and the Market.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Galata Bridge
You'll cross the Galata Bridge to explore a unique and different side of town. You’ll try Turkish bagel while enjoying the view of the monuments.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
You’ll head to our secret rooftop dining room with a view over the city for a selection of mezze, homemade breads and Kebab grilled and baked in front of your eyes with a traditional drink that will accompany your food.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Fermeneciler Caddesi
You’ll dine on grilled fish cooked straight from the fish market by the fisherman at a family run stall.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
You’ll get lost like locals in the backstreet shops and food stalls. You'll experience our secret delicious dish and learn how to eat it.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
You’ll try traditional dessert with Turkish coffee in Istanbul's trendiest district.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Comfortable shoes are recommended
- Please inform us of any dietary restriction you may have
Tags
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Rating
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
Your guide to the flawless travel experience
Popular Countries
Get our app
