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10 Tastings of Istanbul Spice Market & Historic Centre Food Tour

5.0(70)Istanbul1 hour
VIATOR4.0(1)TRIPADVISOR5.0(69)

Description

On our Secret Food: Istanbul Spice Market & Galata Tour, you'll explore The best spice market in Turkey, get lost like locals in the backstreet shops and food stalls and taste your way with mouth-watering local cuisines. You'll discover the famous Spice Bazaar - it's the most colorful, fragrant, and often the most fun place in the city – as visitors can taste the goods on offer. We'll show you what to buy and how to bargain - such as the difference between real and fake Saffron. Also, make your way around the historical monuments, secret beautiful mosques and learn about the fascinating history of our food and culture. At the end of your tour, you'll have sampled some of Istanbul's most delicious dishes and gained a better understanding of our culture and history.

Tour Options

Private Tour Option
  • Duration: 3 hours Multiple Mezze: House baked bread Chicken Shish Kebab Turkish Delight Freshly caught Fish Freshly baked Pide Bread Kokorec Baklava Private Local Guide
Public Tour Option

Itinerary

30 min

First, you will experience the most colorful, fragrant, and often the most fun place in the city. Here you'll learn a couple of important facts about Turkish breakfast and try traditional Turkish breakfast dish and Turkish tea in one of the best places in town.

25 min

Then you'll discover the famous Spice Bazaar with your expert guide tasting and learning how to shop for spices and what to prepare with each one. Sample wonderful teas and Turkish delights. We'll show you what to buy and how to bargain - such as the difference between real and fake Saffron.

15 min

You'll learn about Turkish Coffee History and see the oldest coffee roastary. You'll make your way around the historical monuments, secret beautiful mosques and learn about the fascinating history of our food and culture.

30 min

You’ll dine on mouthwatering Kofta meatballs with a traditional drink in a locals hole in a wall spot tucked between the Mosque and the Market.

20 min

You'll cross the Galata Bridge to explore a unique and different side of town. You’ll try Turkish bagel while enjoying the view of the monuments.

45 min

You’ll head to our secret rooftop dining room with a view over the city for a selection of mezze, homemade breads and Kebab grilled and baked in front of your eyes with a traditional drink that will accompany your food.

20 min

You’ll dine on grilled fish cooked straight from the fish market by the fisherman at a family run stall.

15 min

You’ll get lost like locals in the backstreet shops and food stalls. You'll experience our secret delicious dish and learn how to eat it.

30 min

You’ll try traditional dessert with Turkish coffee in Istanbul's trendiest district.

Highlights

Baklava
House baked bread
Water
Freshly baked pide bread
Our delicious Secret Dish
Turkish Delight
Refreshing Tea or coffee
Raki (anise-flavoured, alcoholic drink)
Non-alcoholic options
Deserts
Best grilled meat
Multiple mezze

What's included

Included
Baklava
House baked bread
Water
Freshly baked pide bread
Our delicious Secret Dish
Turkish Delight
Refreshing Tea or coffee
Raki (anise-flavoured, alcoholic drink)
Non-alcoholic options
Deserts
Best grilled meat
Multiple mezze
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Comfortable shoes are recommended
  • Please inform us of any dietary restriction you may have

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