A TASTE OF ISTANBUL: STREET FOOD TOUR
Our Taste of Istanbul tour gives you the chance to savor the rich aromatic flavors, fragrant spices, and decadent sweets that are synonymous with the exotic cuisine of Turkey. Our exciting gastronomic excursion explores the distinctive tastes, colors and scents that are unique to the vibrant city of Istanbul.
Our street food tour begins at the bustling Kadikoy Market in the pedestrianized zone of Istanbul’s Asian side. As you stroll through the foodie haven, your taste buds will be awakened by the vast array of fresh seasonal produce that is on display in shops and on stalls.
Sample a selection of delicious local specialties as you soak up the atmosphere of Istanbul’s lively street food scene. The pide (lamb topped Turkish pizza), simit (bagel-like bread), kebabs, stuffed vine leaves and olives are to die for.
Walk along Galata Bridge, where the local fishermen have been pulling in the catch of the day for generations. Visit the famous pastry shop Karakoy Gulluoglu, in the Beyoglu district to discover the best baklava in Istanbul.
Half Day
Accessibility 3
AFIYET OLSUM (BON APPETIT)
Kadikoy Market is a colorful and chaotic bazaar surrounded by narrow pedestrianized streets lined with trendy coffee shops, meyhanes (traditional Turkish bars) and restaurants. It’s crammed with every edible treat that you could possibly imagine.
After an unforgettable culinary experience, hop aboard the tram on the shopping boulevard of Istiklal Caddesi.