Experience delightful regional specialties and authentic Turkish wines and dishes, including pickles, baklava, kokorec, stuffed mussels, and Turkish coffee, while exploring both the Asian and European sides of Istanbul. Uncover the city's culinary treasures on a private guided food tour. Your local guide will lead you off the beaten path to explore the inviting ambiance of a genuine market brimming with fresh produce and other hidden culinary gems nestled in the bustling, narrow streets.
We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking.
Please search for Grand Hyatt Istanbul, Taskisla Caddesi No.1 Harbiye Mah., Istanbul 34367 Turkiye on google Maps. and meet us at the reception area for pick up.
How to identify Guide: You will meet the guide in a black and white suite at the reception area
The final destination will be Kadikoy (formerly known as Kalkedon, which means "the city of the blind"), where you can savor authentic Turkish dishes and a variety of street foods.
Next, we will take a ferry to Kadikoy, a primarily residential neighborhood on Istanbul's Asian side. In Kadikoy, you will experience the famous Carsi market. As the ferry travels from Europe to Asia, you will enjoy stunning views of Topkapi Palace, the Bosphorus Bridge, Suleymaniye Mosque, the Golden Horn, and the Bosphorus.
You will meet your guide at your hotel and travel to Rumeli Fortress to enjoy a traditional Turkish breakfast at a local cafe in istanbul. This breakfast features dishes such as Turkish menemen, sucuklu omelet, kaymak, and honey
The final stop will be a family-owned wine house, where you will have the opportunity to sample three glasses of regional wines accompanied by local cheese.
After breakfast, we will head to Karakoy and stroll through its vibrant, lively streets. We will take a break to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and indulge in some of the freshest baklava in Istanbul or perhaps even the world
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