Street Food Tour in Istanbul [Don't Miss it]

Istanbul, Turkey
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Enjoy the culinary Street Food Delicacy of the Ottoman Empire.

Our small group Istanbul Food Tours takes you through the city's culinary backstreets and to those authentic local spots you might not find on your own.

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Stop At: Travel Inn Turkey, Küçük Ayasofya Mahallesi, Kadırga Limanı Cd. 141/A, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Enjoy the Street-food, people, and culture of Turkey. (If we make some changes in the tour content “boat tour” can be done)

A delicious gourmet walking tour in Istanbul with many delicacies you may not discover on your own! Vegetarian diets are not challenging options for us – it’s easy being green and tasting exciting Turkish vegetarian delicacies during this tour.


Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Sultanahmet District, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

Starting with Simit and Turkish tea. Simit is a freshly baked, molasses-dipped, and sesame-crusted dough.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Gulhane Park, Alemdar Mah. Alemdar Cad. Eminonu/Cagaloglu, Fatih, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

By tram to Gülhane Park, discovering Gülhane Park by walk and continuing to the historical Post Office in Sirkeci.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Sirkeci Station, Sirkeci, Istanbul Turkiye

Eating Raw Meatbals: Çiğ Köfte. It is traditionally and usually served as an appetizer or meze. Enjoying the Pomegranate Juice, which gives you energy for the rest of the day.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Misir Carsisi (Spice Market), Rustem Pasa Mahallesi, Erzak Ambari Sok. No:92 Eminonu - Fatih, Istanbul 34116 Turkiye

We start by tasting unique spices in the Spice Market; then walk to Eminönü for Balık – ekmek: Fish and Bread, which is served on a traditional Turkish boat.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Eminonu Square Eminonu Square, Istanbul, Istanbul Turkiye

alık – ekmek: Fish and Bread, which is served on a traditional Turkish boat.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Galata Koprusu, Kemankes Karamustafa Pasa Mahallesi Beyoglu, Istanbul 34425 Turkiye

Passing the historical Galata Bridge by walk and taking the second oldest Metro to Taksim.

Stop At: Galata Tower, Buyuk Hendek Cad. 2, Istanbul Turkiye

Tasting the traditional Turkish coffee next to Galata Tower. It’sroasted and ground coffee is boiled with sugar, and then served with the grounds which are allowed to settle at the bottom of your cup. This method allows the preservation of the full flavor.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Istiklal Caddesi, Istiklal Street Taksim Beyoglu, Istanbul Turkiye

Turkish coffee is a communal drink. After coffee walking to the famous Istiklal Street and eating Stuffed Mussels: Midye served with lemon. The vendor will crack one open for you. Squeeze on a bit of lemon and use the shell to scoop out all the street gourmet goodness.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Cicek Pasaji, Huseyinaga Mh Beyoglu, Istanbul Turkiye

After that we will enjoy the delicious Fried Mussels: Midye Tava spooned on a thick smear of tarator, made with dried bread crumbs, walnuts, lemon juice, salt, pepper, herbs, and tahini. It’s served skewered onto a shish. The same unlicensed street mussels of unknown provenance, coated in flour (and sometimes egg yolk and beer), then deep-fried in a vat of sizzling oil; these are another very popular snack available at any time of day.

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Food tasting
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup
  • Snacks
  • Entry/Admission - Travel Inn Turkey
  • Entry/Admission - Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
  • Entry/Admission - Cicek Pasaji
  • Entry/Admission - Galata Tower
  • Entry/Admission - Sirkeci Station
  • Entry/Admission - Istiklal Caddesi
  • Entry/Admission - Eminonu Square
  • Entry/Admission - Gulhane Park
  • Entry/Admission - Sultanahmet District

Exclusions

  • Gratuities/TIP (optional)
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Public transportation fees (IstanbulCard is only for personal use)
  • Anything else that is not specifically mentioned in the included section

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • For detailed information, please contact our company after booking.
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • You can travel with us and be assured that we have put numerous new measures in place to elevate our hygiene standards and protocols.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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