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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point of the tour is Spice Market main gate. For easy navigation, there is a little store named Shozy Spice Bazaar next to the gate and the gate opens to a large square.
The end point of the tour is the famous square that's home to well-known landmarks Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque.
Itinerary
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1Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
The day will start in front of epic Spice Market. We will first mingle in the colorful crowds and buy delicious breakfast treats such as famous simit, cheese, olives, honey and clotted cream as well as scrumptious Turkish delights from a 246 year old shop.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Tahtakale District
After finishing shopping, we will have our breakfast which will be followed by a unique Turkish pide cooked in old oven located in a historical building which was built in 1888.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3Eminonu Square
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Süleymaniye
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 !
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Grand Bazaar
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
6Gallery Cemberlitas
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!
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- 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 experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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