Street Food Tour in Istanbul [Don’t Miss it]

Enjoy the culinary Street Food Delicacy of the Ottoman Empire.

Our small group Istanbul Food Tours takes you through the city’s culinary backstreets and to those authentic local spots you might not find on your own.

Enjoy the Street-food, people, and culture of Turkey. (If we make some changes in the tour content “boat tour” can be done)

A delicious gourmet walking tour in Istanbul with many delicacies you may not discover on your own! Vegetarian diets are not challenging options for us – it’s easy being green and tasting exciting Turkish vegetarian delicacies during this tour.

Starting with Simit and Turkish tea. Simit is a freshly baked, molasses-dipped, and sesame-crusted dough.

By tram to Gülhane Park, discovering Gülhane Park by walk and continuing to the historical Post Office in Sirkeci.

Eating Raw Meatbals: Çiğ Köfte. It is traditionally and usually served as an appetizer or meze. Enjoying the Pomegranate Juice, which gives you energy for the rest of the day.

We start by tasting unique spices in the Spice Market; then walk to Eminönü for Balık – ekmek: Fish and Bread, which is served on a traditional Turkish boat.

alık – ekmek: Fish and Bread, which is served on a traditional Turkish boat.

Passing the historical Galata Bridge by walk and taking the second oldest Metro to Taksim.

Tasting the traditional Turkish coffee next to Galata Tower. It’sroasted and ground coffee is boiled with sugar, and then served with the grounds which are allowed to settle at the bottom of your cup. This method allows the preservation of the full flavor.

Turkish coffee is a communal drink. After coffee walking to the famous Istiklal Street and eating Stuffed Mussels: Midye served with lemon. The vendor will crack one open for you. Squeeze on a bit of lemon and use the shell to scoop out all the street gourmet goodness.

After that we will enjoy the delicious Fried Mussels: Midye Tava spooned on a thick smear of tarator, made with dried bread crumbs, walnuts, lemon juice, salt, pepper, herbs, and tahini. It’s served skewered onto a shish. The same unlicensed street mussels of unknown provenance, coated in flour (and sometimes egg yolk and beer), then deep-fried in a vat of sizzling oil; these are another very popular snack available at any time of day.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• For detailed information, please contact our company after booking.

• Street Food Tour in Istanbul [Don’t Miss it]
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• Professional guide
• Hotel pickup
• Food tasting

• Gratuities/TIP (optional)
• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
• Hotel drop-off
• Public transportation fees (IstanbulCard is only for personal use)
• Anything else that is not specifically mentioned in the included section

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• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Minimum drinking age is 18 years

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Travel Inn Turkey.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Istanbul.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 4 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.