PRIVATE ISTANBUL FOOD TOUR & Hidden Pearls of the old city | 2 hours to 4 hours

30 Reviews | Istanbul
From $120.86 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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Alcohol Free 2 hour tour
2 Adults x $237.55
$475.10
Approx Total
$475.10
Duration: 2 hours
2 hours tour alcohol free: you will try local delicacies selected by your culinary guide during this 2 hours tour!
Hidden gems and local bites: you will start at the Spice market, visit the hidden small mosque, enjoy local tastings along the way!
4 hour tour & 10 tastings+wine
2 Adults x $291.78
$583.56
Approx Total
$583.56
Duration: 4 hours: During this tour you will pass the main attractions of the city and indulge into the delicious Turkish tastings and wine!
Iconic & Hidden sights : During this private tour you will pass by iconic sights and more importantly discover the hidden pearls of Turkish culture
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, French
  • Vegetarian options available
  • Private Tour through hidden cultural gems
  • 10 food tastings
  • Hotel or port pick-up
  • Private experience
  • 1 glass of quality Turkish wine from the native grapes
  • Private professional guide

Overview

Embark on a private food tour in Istanbul to immerse yourself in the local food culture and discover authentic culinary gems! This comprehensive culinary experience showcases the entire spectrum of Turkish culinary heritage, from street vendors to local canteens, tea gardens, and luxury restaurants, complete with wine tasting. Moreover, delve into the city's hidden cultural and historical treasures, including small boutique galleries, a hidden mosque, and a historic cemetery. Uncover beloved local restaurants and street vendors, relishing in the best Turkish foods. To top your culinary experience you will enjoy a glass of local quality wine, as wine-making traditions in Turkey span centuries and should not be missed! This private food tour caters to both meat lovers and vegetarians, ensuring a delightful tasting experience for all. Immerse yourself in local traditions, tantalize your taste buds, and unveil Istanbul's culinary and cultural heritage through this remarkable journey.

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Please indicate your hotel or accomodation location for a pickup in Sultanahmet, Galata or Cihangir areas. Your guide will greet you and together you will commute by public transport to the beautiful old city where our tour takes place! ... Read more ▼

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Meeting points

If your hotel is not in the pickup list please meet your host next to German fountain at the Sultanahmet square.

End point

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Close to Egyptian Bazar, a great spot to shop for spices or local teas!

Itinerary

  • Grand Bazaar

    You will explore the hidden pearls of the world famous Grand Bazar

    20 minutes

  • Rustem Pasha Mosque

    See the cozy and undescovered Rustem Pasha mosque

    20 minutes

  • Eminonu Square

    A historic district where you will explore street food vendors, and local restaurants and discover cultural hidden gems with a help of the professional guide

    20 minutes

  • Sultanahmet District

    You will explore hidden pearls of the historical Sultanahmet district and visit culturally significant spaces such as old cemeteries, small gallery spaces, and corner shops.

    1 hour

  • Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

    Walk through the spice market and explore eastern spices and learn how they are used in the Turkish cooking traditions.

    1 hour

  • Blue Mosque (Pass By)

    Depending on the season and your guide's itinerary you will pass by the iconic Blue Mosque

  • Hagia Sophia Moschee (Pass By)

    On your route you will pass by the iconic Hagia Sophia, the route may vary on the seasonality and the judgment of your guide

  • TopkapI Palace (Pass By)

    While enjoying your glass of wine glimpse at the historic Topkapi palace.

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

February 06100% refund
February 07No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.9

30 reviews

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