On our Secret Food: Istanbul Spice Market & Galata Tour, you'll explore The best spice market in Turkey, get lost like locals in the backstreet shops and food stalls and taste your way with mouth-watering local cuisines.
You'll discover the famous Spice Bazaar - it's the most colorful, fragrant, and often the most fun place in the city – as visitors can taste the goods on offer. We'll show you what to buy and how to bargain - such as the difference between real and fake Saffron.
Also, make your way around the historical monuments, secret beautiful mosques and learn about the fascinating history of our food and culture. At the end of your tour, you'll have sampled some of Istanbul's most de...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Baklava
House baked bread
Water
Freshly baked pide bread
Our delicious Secret Dish
Turkish Delight
Refreshing Tea or coffee
Raki (anise-flavoured, alcoholic drink)
Non-alcoholic options
Deserts
Best grilled meat
Multiple mezze
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Points
Departure
Hamdi Restaurant - Eminönü
We'll meet at Hamdi Restaurant, Eminönü.
Your guide will be waiting with an orange umbrella so they are easy to spot.
Return
Kemankeş Caddesi
Istanbul Spice Market & Historic Centre Food Tour w/ 10 Tastings
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Rüstem Paşa
About
On our Secret Food: Istanbul Spice Market & Galata Tour, you'll explore The best spice market in Turkey, get lost like locals in the backstreet shops and food stalls and taste your way with mouth-watering local cuisines.
You'll discover the famous Spice Bazaar - it's the most colorful, fragrant, and often the most fun place in the city – as visitors can taste the goods on offer. We'll show you what to buy and how to bargain - such as the difference between real and fake Saffron.
Also, make your way around the historical monuments, secret beautiful mosques and learn about the fascinating history of our food and culture. At the end of your tour, you'll have sampled some of Istanbul's most de...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Baklava
House baked bread
Water
Freshly baked pide bread
Our delicious Secret Dish
Turkish Delight
Refreshing Tea or coffee
Raki (anise-flavoured, alcoholic drink)
Non-alcoholic options
Deserts
Best grilled meat
Multiple mezze
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Points
Departure
Hamdi Restaurant - Eminönü
We'll meet at Hamdi Restaurant, Eminönü.
Your guide will be waiting with an orange umbrella so they are easy to spot.
Return
Kemankeş Caddesi
Itinerary
1
Egyptian Bazaar
First, you will experience the most colorful, fragrant, and often the most fun place in the city. Here you'll learn a couple of important facts about Turkish breakfast and try traditional Turkish breakfast dish and Turkish tea in one of the best places in town.
30 minutes
2
Egyptian Bazaar
Then you'll discover the famous Spice Bazaar with your expert guide tasting and learning how to shop for spices and what to prepare with each one. Sample wonderful teas and Turkish delights. We'll show you what to buy and how to bargain - such as the difference between real and fake Saffron.
25 minutes
3
Hasırcılar Caddesi
You'll learn about Turkish Coffee History and see the oldest coffee roastary. You'll make your way around the historical monuments, secret beautiful mosques and learn about the fascinating history of our food and culture.
15 minutes
4
Eminönü, Rüstem Paşa, Fatih/İstanbul
You’ll dine on mouthwatering Kofta meatballs with a traditional drink in a locals hole in a wall spot tucked between the Mosque and the Market.
30 minutes
5
Galata Bridge
You'll cross the Galata Bridge to explore a unique and different side of town. You’ll try Turkish bagel while enjoying the view of the monuments.
20 minutes
6
Tersane Caddesi
You’ll head to our secret rooftop dining room with a view over the city for a selection of mezze, homemade breads and Kebab grilled and baked in front of your eyes with a traditional drink that will accompany your food.
45 minutes
7
Fermeneciler Caddesi
You’ll dine on grilled fish cooked straight from the fish market by the fisherman at a family run stall.
20 minutes
8
Kemankeş Caddesi
You’ll get lost like locals in the backstreet shops and food stalls. You'll experience our secret delicious dish and learn how to eat it.
15 minutes
9
Kemankeş Caddesi
You’ll try traditional dessert with Turkish coffee in Istanbul's trendiest district.