Istanbul Taste Tour
Description
For the perfect sampling of Turkish cuisine, this tour will walk you through a delicious itinerary that is sure to impress your senses. As you make your way through the markets of Istanbul, you will have the chance to sample Turkish delicacies and wander local markets and mosques to get a real taste for Turkish culture.
Turkish flavours are some of the most diverse and flavorful in this part of the world. A quick search on YouTube about Turkish street food videos will leave you drooling at the sight of some of the traditional cuisine found here. Taksim Street in Istanbul is famous for its delicious dishes, and you can have it all with a street food tour. The exceptional cuisine stems from the cultural background, which is very mixed due to being on two continents and having been influenced by the Persians, Greeks, Syrians, and Ottomans. The result is a mouthwatering array of incredibly delicious food that will leave you asking for more.
Destinations Visited
- Rustem Pasa Mosque
- Suleymaniye Mosque
Tour Details
Schedule
08:45 – 15:45
Starts In
Istanbul
Ends In
Istanbul
Group Size
Language Options
EN
Departure Days
Every Day
Tour Details
The tour will begin at the Istanbul Spice Bazaar, where you will have breakfast and the opportunity to sample Turkish tea, cheeses, olives, honey, Turkish pastrami, and “borek”. Following this quintessential example of Turkish Breakfast, you will continue on a gastronomical tour and sample other local delicacies, which include soup, pita, and “kokorec” (sheep intestines), followed by Turkish delight and coffee.
With a satisfied stomach, the tour will continue to visit some interesting and beautiful architectural sights in the area, including Rustem Pasha Mosque and Suleymaniye Mosque, both designed by the great architect, Mimar Sinan.
The tour will end with a late lunch at an authentic Eastern Turkish restaurant, where there will be even more new flavours introduced to your palate. This is a great way to get to know Istanbul and Turkey through taste. Be sure to wear your walking shoes, as the best way to explore this area is on foot!
From
€99 / person
€139Your Local Expert
Farout Turkey
Turkey-Based Tour Operator · Since 2002
Tour Details
The tour will begin at the Istanbul Spice Bazaar, where you will have breakfast and the opportunity to sample Turkish tea, cheeses, olives, honey, Turkish pastrami, and “borek”. Following this quintessential example of Turkish Breakfast, you will continue on a gastronomical tour and sample other local delicacies, which include soup, pita, and “kokorec” (sheep intestines), followed by Turkish delight and coffee.
With a satisfied stomach, the tour will continue to visit some interesting and beautiful architectural sights in the area, including Rustem Pasha Mosque and Suleymaniye Mosque, both designed by the great architect, Mimar Sinan.
The tour will end with a late lunch at an authentic Eastern Turkish restaurant, where there will be even more new flavours introduced to your palate. This is a great way to get to know Istanbul and Turkey through taste. Be sure to wear your walking shoes, as the best way to explore this area is on foot!
Tour Details
Schedule
08:45 – 15:45
Starts In
Istanbul
Ends In
Istanbul
Group Size
Language Options
EN
Departure Days
Every Day
From
€99 / person
€139Your Local Expert
Farout Turkey
Turkey-Based Tour Operator · Since 2002