Turkish Cuisine, Food, and History

5.0
(3 reviews)

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

If you are interested in different cuisines and history, you are in the right tour. This tour is a combination of cuisine, food and history. While visiting the highlights of Istanbul, you will also learn about food culture in byzantine and ottoman period. You will get all information what people used to eat in Istanbul and what people’s daily lives were like in history. An interesting journey in the pages of history with food habits, daily culture and cooking history and a different experience than cooking classes.

What's Included

Lunch
Professional English Speaking Guide
Parking Fees
Transfer from Hotel / To Hotel in Antalya City Center
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Our drivers will pick you up directly from your hotel to begin your tour.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    TopkapI Palace

    You will get to tour a palace that served as the headquarters for Ottoman sultans in the 15th and 16th century.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Here you will get to look at great Byzantine mosaics that date back to the Great Palace of Constantinople.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Tekfur Sarayi

    You will get the opportunity to see a late 13th century palace built as part of Constantinople.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Balat

    In the afternoon you will walk the narrow streets of Balat where a greek orthodox patriarchal church, the oldest synagogue in the city, and some old ottoman mosques are located almost next to each other. This is cultural heritage area as announced by UNESCO which symbolizes the coexistence of muslim, christian, and jewish communities in our city throughout history.

    2 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Sojourn Turkey

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
City Tours
Street Food Tours
Food & Drink
Zombie
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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