Gourmet Tour of Istanbul with a local tour guide.

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
5 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Language
English
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Experience Istanbul's culinary delights with a personalized gourmet tour. Discover local flavors with your guide, explore vibrant neighborhoods, and enjoy the rich culture spanning Europe and Asia.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Indulge in a unique private gourmet tour that takes you on a culinary journey across both the European and Asian parts of Istanbul. This tailor-made experience is designed to cater to your specific preferences and promises an extraordinary culinary adventure, starting with traditional breakfast and continuing with the freshest baklava, coffee, and many other dishes. With a dedicated guide by your side, you'll have the chance to immerse yourself in local cuisine, navigate the city using public transport, and gain a deep understanding of Turkish culture, politics, and the daily life that spans two continents.

What You Get

Breakfast
Traditional seasonal breakfast includes menemen, sucuk, clotted cream, honey, cheeses, olives, tomatoes, cucumber, and tea.
Public transportation, tram and ferry.
Snacks
The snacks would include stuffed mussels, kokorec, and baklava.
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
Private transportation

Good To Know

  • We can totally handle dietary preferences like vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and more. Just let us know your requirements in the special requests section when booking!
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

What You’ll Experience

1

Karakoy Rihtim

Embark on this thrilling culinary adventure at 08:30, 09:00, or 09:30 am in your hotel lobby or Istanbul Galataport Cruise Terminal, where your knowledgeable guide greet you. Begin your day in Karakoy with a delightful Turkish breakfast featuring mouthwatering dishes such as Turkish menemen, sucuklu omelet, kaymak, and honey.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
2

Tophane Meydan Cesmesi

You'll then proceed to Tophane for a refreshing tea or coffee break paired with the finest baklava that Istanbul has to offer.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
3

KadIkoy CarsIsI

Later in the day, you'll embark on a unique experience- a ferry ride from the European side of Istanbul to the Asian side. This journey will take you to Kadikoy, known in ancient times as the city of blind people. Here, you'll have the chance to indulge in authentic Turkish cuisine or kebabs, including the option to tantalize your taste buds with a liver wrap. The tour continues with a visit to the fish market, a vibrant hub of local culture, where you can relish the flavors of stuffed or fried mussels and kokorec. We will conclude the tour at the Kadikoy ferry station. You can easily take a ferry back to your hotel or the Istanbul Galataport Cruise terminal. Please note that the itinerary is designed to be flexible, allowing for adjustments based on location availability and weather conditions. This ensures that you'll encounter delightful surprises along the way, making your gourmet tour of Istanbul a truly unique experience!
3 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Murat Muhallebicisi, Beyoglu/Beyoğlu Beyoğlu İstanbul, Türkiye, TR, 34440

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Your tour guide will meet you inside the Murat Muhallebicisi restaurant, located near the Karakoy T1 tram station.
End Point

Yeni Kadıköy (Şehir Hatları) İskelesi, Vapur İskelesi Sokak, Kadıköy İstanbul, Türkiye, TR, 34425

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The tour will conclude at the Kadikoy ferry station in Kadikoy, where you can take a ferry back to your hotel.

Cancellation Policy

All bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.

from  $51.52 
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Please note: The price varies based on group size. The time is in Türkiye Time.
All bookings are final. Cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.
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Earliest available date: May 26, 2025
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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