Afternoon Foodie Trail in Istanbul

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Afternoon Foodie Trail in Istanbul

2 Adults x $159.15

$318.30

Approx Total

$318.30

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Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Snacks
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
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Overview

SGA Travel’s 4-hour Afternoon Foodie Trail in Istanbul takes you deep into the city’s culinary heart, combining history and street food. Start at the vibrant Mısır Çarşısı (Spice Market), where you'll taste traditional Turkish lokum and explore aromatic spice stalls. Cross the Galata Bridge to Karaköy, where local vendors serve specialties like kokoreç (grilled lamb intestines) and midye dolma (stuffed mussels). At Mandabatmaz, savor thick Turkish coffee, paired with crispy içli köfte (stuffed meatballs). The journey continues along bustling Istiklal Caddesi, where you'll try the famous islak hamburger, and for dessert, indulge in syrupy baklava and more Turkish delights. This tour offers a unique way to connect with Istanbul's street food culture, tasting dishes prepared by vendors who have honed their craft over generations, providing an authentic culinary experience.

Meeting points

We wait for you in front of famous Spice Market's main gate - next to New Mosque.

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Itinerary

Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

Your tour leader will meet you at the main gate of Spice Market and take you for a tour.

30 minutes
Galata Koprusu

You will walk on the Galata Bridge to watch the local fishermen and take the best pictures of Golden Horn.

30 minutes
Karakoy Rihtim

You will walk around Karakoy neighbourhood to try couple of local specialities such as Cig Kofte, cay (Turkish tea), borek (pastry) and baklava.

1 hour
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You will take the tunnel funicular up to Istiklal Street and head to Taksim Square. First stop will be a very local cafe which makes a very special Turkish Coffee called 'Mandabatmaz'

1 hour
Istiklal Caddesi

You will walk up the hill and finish the tour at Taksim square but before the end, you will try different types of street food samples such as Turkish delight, kokoreç (grilled intestines), stuffed mussels, içli köfte (stuffed meatballs), Turkish delight and wet burger.

1 hour

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

June 19100% refund

June 20No refund

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We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her

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Incredible experience. A trip to be remembered. Every detail and every guide, every recommendation was simply perfect.

Published on Jan, 2025

My wife and I had a wonderful first visit to Istanbul and Cappadocia, organized by SGA Travel. It was a very exclusive experience. Very well planned, with good hotel selections, professional and very knowledgeable tour guides and exclusive transportation to and from the hotels. We highly recommend SGA for any coupe planning to travel to Turkey.

Delicious Istanbul

Published on Sep, 2024

I had the pleasure of doing a private foodtour with Sıla. Not only is she very knowledgeable about Istanbul, the history of the city and Turkey in general. She also made sure I had a very enjoyable afternoon/evening with delicious food and all around good company. Highly recommended!

Amazing food trail

Published on Aug, 2024

Eser was our tour guide. We had so much fun and tried alot of local food from the European and Asian side.

Immersive cultural experience through the lens of the local food and cuisine.

Published on May, 2024

This first thing on my list for Turkey experience was the sampling of the authentic local street food and cuisines. Found these guys online and thought i would give it a shot at their Foodie Trail experience and man it was one of the best decision i made in Istanbul. They not just take you to these absolutely unknown corners of the coty to sample these incredibly good street food but also helps you understand the background on it, you can say an immersive cultural experience of the city through the lens of the local food and cuisine of the city. Well done SGA Travel team and high praise to the local guide who knows his stuff and most importantly knows his city!

Adventures in Turkey

Published on Apr, 2024

Our guide, Suleyman, was outstanding!! His thorough knowledge and presentation of the sites and culture of Turkey are unequalled. His organization and flexibility helped us enjoy the experience even more. SGA Travel which arranged for Suleyman to be our guide was equally excellent!!

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Afternoon Foodie Trail in Istanbul | 4 hours

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Overview

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Itinerary

Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

Galata Koprusu

Karakoy Rihtim

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Istiklal Caddesi

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