Istanbul Private Tour: Taste of Local Food

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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6 hours
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1 - 10 guests
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English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, Russian
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Explore Istanbul's hidden streets on a private tour, experiencing authentic local cuisine away from tourist spots. Discover historical sites, enjoy street food, and see Byzantine ruins.

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

Experience Details

We provide to our Guests to experience real local food which are not touristic and see hidden streets of Istanbul . We present food and history combined tour which is rare in Istanbul.

You will visit the oldest historical buildings and historical streets of Istanbul and experience street delicacies. You will be taken to an original tour where you can see hidden historical mosques and churches and Byzantine ruins in this tour, which starts with the Egyptian bazaar and continues to the Grand Bazaar.

What You Get

Transportation from/to the Meeting Point via proper vehicle.
English or Multi Language speaking and professional tour guide
Food and beverages
Personal expenses

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

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Spice Market

Misir Carsisi (Spice Market) The food tour begins in the historic part of Istanbul. We meet in front of epic Spice Bazaar main gate and start the day with a delicious breakfast; crunchy boreks and traditional Turkish tea. The cheese stuffed pastries are well-cooked by a family who are in business since 1968. Next will be a visit to colorful Spice Bazaar while talking about culture and daily life in Turkey.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
2

Tahtakale District

Tahtakale District The day will start in front of epic Spice Market and first experience will be a unique Turkish pide cooked in old oven located in a historical building which was built in 1888.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
3

Eminonu Square

Eminonu Square Then it will be time to mingle in the crowds and taste several luscious breakfast treats as well as hand-made pickles in different stores on a colorful stree
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
4

Sirkeci Station

Sirkeci We will have our scrumptious Turkish delights from a 245 year old shop after having a walk in gorgeous Spice Market.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

Suleymaniye Mosque

Süleymaniye 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 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
6

Grand Bazaar

Grand 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. 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.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
7

Cemberlitas Sutunu

Gallery 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!
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

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Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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