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Tours/Istanbul/Turkish Cuisine, Food, and History

Turkish Cuisine, Food, and History

5.0(3)Istanbul8 hours
TRIPADVISOR5.0(3)
Turkish Cuisine, Food, and History
Turkish Cuisine, Food, and History
Turkish Cuisine, Food, and History
Turkish Cuisine, Food, and History
Turkish Cuisine, Food, and History
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Turkish Cuisine, Food, and History
Turkish Cuisine, Food, and History
Turkish Cuisine, Food, and History
Turkish Cuisine, Food, and History
Turkish Cuisine, Food, and History
Turkish Cuisine, Food, and History

At a glance

Duration
8 hours
Price from
$660 / person
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 3 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant

Prices checked on Sep 12, 2026Things to do in Istanbul

Description

If you are interested in different cuisines and history, you are in the right tour. This tour is a combination of cuisine, food and history. While visiting the highlights of Istanbul, you will also learn about food culture in byzantine and ottoman period. You will get all information what people used to eat in Istanbul and what people’s daily lives were like in history. An interesting journey in the pages of history with food habits, daily culture and cooking history and a different experience than cooking classes.

Tour Options

Turkish Cuisine, Food, and History
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included120 min

You will get to tour a palace that served as the headquarters for Ottoman sultans in the 15th and 16th century.

Admission included120 min

Here you will get to look at great Byzantine mosaics that date back to the Great Palace of Constantinople.

Admission included120 min

You will get the opportunity to see a late 13th century palace built as part of Constantinople.

Admission included120 min

In the afternoon you will walk the narrow streets of Balat where a greek orthodox patriarchal church, the oldest synagogue in the city, and some old ottoman mosques are located almost next to each other. This is cultural heritage area as announced by UNESCO which symbolizes the coexistence of muslim, christian, and jewish communities in our city throughout history.

Highlights

Lunch
Professional English Speaking Guide
Parking Fees
Transfer from Hotel / To Hotel in Antalya City Center

What's included

Included
Lunch
Professional English Speaking Guide
Parking Fees
Transfer from Hotel / To Hotel in Antalya City Center
Not included
Gratuities

Pickup Locations & Times

Our drivers will pick you up directly from your hotel to begin your tour.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

How long does Turkish Cuisine, Food, and History take?

Turkish Cuisine, Food, and History lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.

How much does Turkish Cuisine, Food, and History cost?

Prices start at $660 per person for this Istanbul experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

Can I cancel Turkish Cuisine, Food, and History for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup is offered. Our drivers will pick you up directly from your hotel to begin your tour. Pickup points include CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyEImGbFa+5CBKbpmTZC40Eg=, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyFumi+9arnlDHac1ZDI6cR0=.

What languages is Turkish Cuisine, Food, and History offered in?

The experience is available in EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is Turkish Cuisine, Food, and History worth it?

Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 3 verified reviews; it is run by Sojourn Turkey. Most-mentioned highlights: Lunch; Professional English Speaking Guide; Parking Fees.

Reviews(3)

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Gail B
September 28, 2022
Seamless travel, entirely customized to your personal travel objectives. No need to worry about anything!

We started with such an excellent tour guide, we didn’t think it could get better. Every guide in each location was superb. They were interesting, informative and fun to be with. They were thoroughly qualified on historic significance, as well as restaurants and shopping. They were punctual, but flexible. The tours were entirely customized to our groups personal desires. The entire trip was seamless and momentous. I wish I could give them more than 5 stars.

Operator response

We are so glad that you enjoyed your tour! Our guides are truly incredible :) Thank you so much for your kind and thorough review. We hope to see you again in the future!

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I2620LTgloriab
September 8, 2022
Sharing a part of world history

Relating to historical movie series dating back to 1200 through 1500. My visit to Sogut and Riva was the highlight of my trip.

Operator response

We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your time in Sogut and Riva - Turkey has such a rich history filled with culture. Thank you for your review!

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Kelly W
July 23, 2022
Excellent Experience with Sojourn

We hired Sojourn for a nine day tour of Turkiye, including Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, and Hieropolis/Pamukkale. Elif D. kept us well-informed in the months and days leading up to the trip, and the Vamoos app kept us up-to-date with our itinerary. All nine tour days went without a hitch. The drivers/guides were always on time. Our guides were excellent; Reyhan in Istanbul and Rabia in Ephesus area were especially good. Accommodations were top-notch. Sojourn is a well-run, professional company. When we visit Turkiye in the future to check out the myriad of other archaeological sites across the country, we will be using Sojourn.

Operator response

We are so happy to hear about your time here in our beautiful country and glad that you enjoyed the company and expertise of our wonderful guides. Thank you very much for your kind review and recommendation, we look forward to your return!

$660/ person
5.0(3)
Duration8 hours
LanguagesEN
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
Travellers1–15 pax
ConfirmationInstant
OperatorSojourn Turkey
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