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Food Tour in Istanbul with Local Guide

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4 to 5 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

This tour is given by a food and history enthusiast local tour guide of Istanbul. Restaurants where we eat are all old restaurants which are preferred by locals mostly (not touristic) and serve very delicious centuries old recipes.You will have a chance to discover Istanbul’s European and Asian sides while admiring mind blowing tastes of local and street foods.Amount of food and number of options will definitely be more than enough and tour will meet your expectations!You will be in good hands!
You will meet your tour guide at meeting point in the morning and start your tasting.Please be sure to come hungry. You will have a day of feasting ahead of you.You will have a chance to see most famous two food markets in Istanbul where you can see traditional commercial food life of Istanbulites.You be on two different continents in one day and cross the narrowest natural channel of the world.

What's Included

  • Cost of food, non-alcoholic drinks and water
  • Public transportation fees.
  • 6 unique and different eateries and restaurants. Multiple tastings at some of those
  • Gratuities (suggested)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Hobyar
Hamidiye Cd. No:16, 34112 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

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End point

Karaköy
Müeyyedzade, Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

The tour finishes at Karaköy district after tasting the best baklava shop of the city.District is very popular with its cafes and restaurants where you can enjoy the rest of the day.

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Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

This is the second oldest covered bazaar in ıstanbul and mainly for food.There we will see variety of spices and taste best Turkish delights of the city.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bosphorus Strait

As the tour is offering tastes of two continents we should take a public ferry(transportation fees are included tour) we cross the narrowest channel of the world on the way to Asian side of İstanbul.
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Kadikoy Iskelesi (pass by)

This where we get off the boat after arriving Kadıköy where we will see another food market of istanbul and eat best local restaurants of city.
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Karakoy

This we we come back after Kadıköy stop and go to the best baklava shop in istanbul and end the tour.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers who has food alergics.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Food Tour in Istanbul with Local Guide?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Cost of food, non-alcoholic drinks and water
  • Public transportation fees.
  • 6 unique and different eateries and restaurants. Multiple tastings at some of those
  • Your English speaking tour guide
  • Gratuities (suggested)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers who has food alergics.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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