PRIVATE ISTANBUL CULINARY TOUR & Hidden Cultural Gems
PRIVATE ISTANBUL CULINARY TOUR & Hidden Cultural Gems
Emerce in the local food culture and discover authentic culinary gems the city has to offer on this private food tour in Istanbul! The route of this private culinary experience will show you the entire spectrum of Turkish culinary heritage. You will try everything from street vendors to local canteens, tea gardens, and luxury restaurants, wine tasting included!Moreover, you will discover all the hidden cultural and historical gems of the old city.
You will see places tourists don't often get to visit: small boutique galleries, local hidden mosque, historic cemetery and much more!On this private food tour you will discover local restaurants and street vendors beloved by locals through generations and taste the best Turkish foods! The tastings also include local quality wine. Wine-making traditions in Turkey are older than recorded history and wine tasting is an absolute must when discovering local culinary heritage.The tastings are suitable for meat lovers and vegetarians!
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Grand Bazaar
You will explore the hidden pearls of the world famous Grand Bazar
30 minutesRustem Pasha Mosque
See the cozy and undescovered Rustem Pasha mosque
30 minutesEminonu Square 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
3 hoursSultanahmet 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 hourMisir Carsisi (Spice Market)
Walk through the spice market and explore eastern spices and learn how they are used in the Turkish cooking traditions.
1 hourBlue Mosque
Depending on the season and your guide's itinerary you will pass by the iconic Blue Mosque
Hagia Sophia Mosque
On your route you will pass by the iconic Hagia Sophia, the route may vary on the seasonality and the judgment of your guide
Included
- 10 food and drink tastings (wine included)
- Private professional guide
- Vegetarian options available
- Private experience
- Hotel or port pick-up
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Our guides timely follow measures and regulations advised by the World Health Organization
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.