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By Guide2Turkiye

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €61 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Every area in Istanbul has a storey, and every bite tells part of it. This isn't just a food tour—it's your opportunity to discover Istanbul's history, culture, and everyday life through its food.

    Led by a licensed professional tourist guide, you'll explore both Europe and Asia, travel like a local by public ferry, and visit carefully selected places that locals genuinely love.

    From the historic Egyptian Spice Bazaar to the lively streets of Kadıköy, you'll enjoy authentic Turkish delight, traditional Turkish coffee, freshly baked simit, stuffed mussels, traditional Turkish menemen, and freshly made baklava while discovering the stories and traditions behind every stop.

    With a max of 10 guests, you'll enjoy a relaxed and personal experience Along the way, take in breathtaking Bosphorus views, learn fascinating local history, and receive insider recommendations to make the most of your time in Istanbul.

    Come hungry. Leave with stories.

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Egyptian Bazaar
    • 34116, Rüstem Paşa, İstanbul, Türkiye

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Istanbul Street Food Tour Eat Like a Local in English

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • Opening hours: Thu 09:30-12:30
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
€61.29 x 1 Adult€61.29
Total
Price is €61.29
Until Wed, 7 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    intimate, small-group with max 10 person
  • Inclusions
    Turkish Tea
  • Inclusions
    Turkish Pickle Juice: A salty, tangy local drink made from traditional Turkish pickle brine.
  • Inclusions
    Stuffed Mussels: Try rice-filled mussels with lemon, a beloved Istanbul street snack.
  • Inclusions
    Turkish Coffee: Freshly brewed coffee and a taste of Turkish hospitality.
  • Inclusions
    Baklava: Finish with flaky, nut-filled baklava and sweet Turkish syrup.
  • Inclusions
    Friendly and passionate Professional Licensed Tour Guide
  • Inclusions
    Lahmacun(Turkish Pizza): Thin, crispy dough topped with seasoned minced meat, tomatoes, and peppers.
  • Inclusions
    Turkish Delight: Taste authentic lokum and discover its place in Turkish hospitality.
  • Inclusions
    A scenic public ferry ride across the Bosphorus, travelling from Europe to Asia like a local
  • Inclusions
    Honey and Cream, Home made fried potatoes, Tomatoes, Turkish cheese
  • Inclusions
    Simit: Crispy, sesame-covered simit—one of Istanbul’s favourite street foods.
  • Inclusions
    Traditional Turkish Menemen: Eggs, tomatoes, and peppers—a classic Turkish breakfast favourite.
  • Exclusions
    Service charge / Tips for guide
  • Exclusions
    No vegetarian food options for all of our food stops
  • Exclusions
    Eat like a local is walking tour.
  • Exclusions
    Soft drinks and Alcoholic drinks except Turkish Tea and Turkish Coffee
  • Exclusions
    Personal purchases at the Spice Bazaar or elsewhere

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a private individual (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law will not apply to your booking.

Activity itinerary

Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Step into one of Istanbul's oldest and most vibrant marketplaces, where the aromas of spices, teas, and Turkish delights have welcomed travellers for centuries. Learn how the Spice Bazaar became a vital trading centre of the Ottoman Empire while discovering the stories behind its colourful shops and rich culinary traditions.

Historic Areas of Istanbul

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Your journey begins at the historic Egyptian Spice Bazaar, nestled along the shores of the Golden Horn in the heart of Istanbul's Old City. Surrounded by the magnificent Yeni (Valide Sultan) Mosque and overlooking the iconic Galata Tower, you'll step into one of the Ottoman Empire's most important trading centers. As the aromas of spices, teas, and Turkish delights fill the air, discover how this vibrant marketplace connected continents, cultures, and cuisines for centuries.

Bosphorus Strait

  • 25m
  • Admission ticket included
Experience the Bosphorus like a local as we cross from Europe to Asia by public ferry. Enjoy breathtaking views as you sail between Europe and Asia, experiencing one of the world's most unique waterways.

Kadikoy Carsisi

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Leave the tourist crowds behind and explore vibrant Kadıköy Market. Discover where locals eat and enjoy some of Turkey's most iconic street foods. Along the way, enjoy carefully selected Turkish favourites including simit, stuffed mussels, Turkish Menemen, and freshly made baklava.

KadIkoy sahil

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Relax along the Kadıköy waterfront and enjoy one of Istanbul's most beautiful panoramic views. From here, the Old City reveals a completely different perspective across the Bosphorus.

Kadikoy Iskelesi

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
Our experience concludes at Kadıköy Ferry Terminal, where you'll leave with a full stomach, new stories, and a deeper understanding of Istanbul's culture, history, and everyday life. Whether you choose to stay and explore Kadıköy or take the ferry back, you'll leave having experienced Istanbul like a local.

Location

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Egyptian Bazaar
    • 34116, Rüstem Paşa, İstanbul, Türkiye

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