Guided Food Tour with Ferry Ride and Tastings

Highlights

• Feast on Istanbul's best culinary offerings on both the European and Asian sides
• Try a wide sample of Turkish delicacies, like balik ekmek and iskender kebap
• Taste a fresh simit bread ring topped with creamy cheese and honey at a cafe
• Benefit from the knowledge of a local guide to show you the best food spots
• Admire panoramic views of Istanbul as you travel by ferry across the city

Description

Try out the best culinary offerings in Istanbul with the help of a guide to show you some local favorite spots. You'll sample food from cafes, markets, street food vendors, and high-quality restaurants and get a taste of some traditional Turkish dishes of the highest quality. Browse a local dairy market before sitting at a cafe with a delicious dish of simit (sesame bread) with honey and kaymak (a creamy dairy product), along with other cheese varieties. Try out a bowl of menemen (a tomato-based dish) and a mug of çay, a traditional Turkish tea. Then, admire panoramic views of Istanbul as you take the ferry to the Kadikoy region on the Asian side of the city, a popular location with locals for food shopping. Taste a delicious İskender kebap which is made of lamb on top of pitta bread with fired butter, tomatoes, and yogurt sauce, followed by delicious mussels stuffed with rice, spices, and butter sauce specialized to Turkey, Next, you'll wander through the bustling fish market to try a balik ekmek (fish sandwich). Top it off with a portion of Kunefe, a traditional dessert made of cheese, and pistachios with the accompaniment of the famous Turkish ice cream. Finally, take one last stop at a local cafe to sip on a traditional Turkish coffee cooked in a cezve (copper pot).

Includes

Licensed foodie guide Roundtrip ferry tickets Food tasting at 8 spots 20 food samples 5 local drinks

Important Information

• Five of the food spots have no vegetarian options
• Groups of 10 or more people will enjoy a private tour

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund