Afternoon Foodie Trail in Istanbul
Description
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.
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Itinerary
Your tour leader will meet you at the main gate of Spice Market and take you for a tour.
You will walk on the Galata Bridge to watch the local fishermen and take the best pictures of Golden Horn.
You will walk around Karakoy neighbourhood to try couple of local specialities such as Cig Kofte, cay (Turkish tea), borek (pastry) and baklava.
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'
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.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(9)
It is a great experience. Our guide, Kamil was very knowledgeable, and went at our own pace. He was very knowledgeable, and he did not push us to anything. Also, we felt very safe with him walking through some of the busier Parts. When we stopped at certain points to eat, he explained everything that we were eating, and How it was prepared..
The tour was perfect. Our family had a great time in Istanbul with our guide Alpe showing us many different sites and providing great information. We tried amazing food and learned a lot about the culture. Then our family went to cappadocia and our guide Büsra did an amazing job showing us the sites there. Both guides had an amazing love to the country and culture. We highly recommend the tour to everyone and had a wonderful time.
Sila was absolutely wonderful. It was so much more than just a foodie walk. She obviously loves Istanbul and was willing to share so much information about history and other sites to see. A must when you are in Istanbul.
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.
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!
Great to see that you enjoyed your time with us!
Eser was our tour guide. We had so much fun and tried alot of local food from the European and Asian side.
Thank you very much!
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!
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!!
Wonderfully organized and executed trip! Fatih tour guide and Caglar, the organizer are both excellent! Highly recommend their services for our friends and relatives!