Street Food of Istanbul Picnic Tour
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Experience overview
Experience Turkey's flavorful cuisine on this half day guided food tour. Visit delightful food venues, sample delicious treats, and enjoy a ferry ride to a beautiful waterfront tea spot. This Istanbul guided tour is ideal for food-lovers, newcomers to Istanbul, and anyone looking for a satiating Turkey experience. Start your Istanbul food tour by visiting the remarkable Spice Bazaar, one of the city's largest marketplaces. Wander the perimeter of the 85-shop bazaar and sample a variety of local foods (options vary depending on the season). Common foods include pastirma (Turkish dried beef), savory local cheeses, halva, olives, simit, and a variety of delectable confections. Your professional guide will purchase several treats to bring to your next destination. Ride a ferry to Üsküdar, a scenic waterfront district, and stroll along the coastline to arrive at a local tea spot. From there, enjoy a spectacular view of the Maiden's Tower and the Bosphorus strait while learning about Turkey's popular foods and traditions. Your tour concludes at the port of Eminönü.
Duration
3.5
Activity level
Easy
Tour style
Culinary / Food
Group size
Small
Food and beverages
Street stall food, snacks and a traditional yoghurt drink or tea.
Departure point
Cruise Ship Terminal
Recommended dress
Comfortable lightweight seasonal clothing. Good quality sunglasses are advised, and photo-chromatic lenses for those who wear spectacles. Please be aware that the standard of dress throughout Turkey is conservative. We recommend modest clothing to respect this fact; clothing that covers your shoulders and knees is required. Please note that short shorts for both men and women are not acceptable nor are tank or singlet tops.
Restrictions
Must be able to get in/out of vehicle and walk about 1 mile. Not handicap accessible.
Information required for this tour
Worldway will collect and verify all mandatory supplier options before any confirmed booking.