Taste of Istanbul: Street Food Tour and Local Favorites

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Sirkeci Buyuk Postane

  We will explore the local areas, family style restaurants, try the Turkish Street Food in the local & authentic spots.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 2
  Hodjapasha

  Tasting: Cağ kebabı “This is Cağ Kebab, originally from Erzurum in Eastern Turkey. Unlike döner, which normally cooks vertically, Cağ Kebab cooks horizontally over a wood fire. Traditionally it is made from marinated lamb. As the outside cooks, thin pieces are sliced and served on small skewers called ‘cağ’.”

  15 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 3
  Hodjapasha

  Tasting: Çiğ köfte made with bulgur, tomato and pepper paste, herbs and spices.”

  15 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 4
  Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

  Tasting: Islak hamburger / Wet Burger “This is one of Istanbul’s most famous late-night street foods: the wet burger. It’s a small burger covered in a garlicky tomato sauce and kept warm in a steamy glass cabinet. That steam is what makes the bread incredibly soft and ‘wet’.”

  15 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 5
  Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

  One of Istanbul’s historic covered markets. It dates back to the Ottoman period and has traditionally been associated with spices, herbs, dried fruits, nuts and sweets.” you can see: Sumac Pul biber / red pepper flakes Saffron Dried figs and apricots Pistachios Hazelnuts Different teas and herbal products

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 6
  Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

  Tasting: Adana kebab or chicken sish + şalgam and ayran One of Turkey’s classic kebab combinations and traditional drinks.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 7
  Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

  Tasting: Beyran A traditional dish from Gaziantep in southeastern Turkey, one of the country's most famous food cities

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 8
  Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

  Tasting: Künefe “Künefe is one of the most famous desserts of southeastern Turkey. It is made with shredded kadayıf pastry, a special unsalted melting cheese and syrup.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 9
  Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

  Tasting: Kadayıflı kaymaklı saray lokumu “This is a modern and richer interpretation of Turkish delight. Traditional lokum has been part of Ottoman confectionery culture for centuries, but this version combines several textures: soft Turkish delight, creamy kaymak and crispy kadayıf.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 10
  Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

  There will be simit, pide, kokoreç and fish options. Which one you prefer we will try.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 11
  Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

  Tasting: Turkish coffee “We’ll finish our food journey with Turkish coffee. Turkish coffee refers primarily to the preparation method rather than a particular type of coffee bean.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

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