🥙 Street Food & Culture Tour – Istanbul

A local tasting walk through history and flavors

Meeting Point: In front of the German Fountain, Sultanahmet Square
Time: 15:30 – 20:30
Group Size: 8–12 guests
Language: English
Guide: Licensed professional tour guide
Fee: 80€ per person

Included: All food and drink tastings, guiding service

Tour Program

Hippodrome (203 AD – final form 324 AD)

Historical background of the ancient Hippodrome, its monuments, and legendary stones

Blue Mosque (1616)

Interior and exterior guided explanation

Hagia Sophia (537)

Historical background, legends, and cultural significance (exterior narration)

Topkapı Palace (1460s)

Enter Topkapı Palace; walk through the gardens and explore palace sections with guided storytelling on sultans, grand viziers, daily life, and imperial ceremonies

Gülhane Park (15th century)

Entry and short narration in one of Istanbul’s oldest parks

Walk to Sirkeci – First Street Food Stop

Menu:
• Kokoreç sandwich or Chicken Rice
• Stuffed mussels
• Handmade fresh mint ayran

Turkish Delight Workshop

Watch the making process and receive a small tasting box

Spice Bazaar (1664)

Entry with historical background and free time to explore

Eminönü – Roasted Chestnut Tasting

Quick street snack stop

Galata Bridge (1845)

Guided narration on the bridge’s history and its connection between old & modern Istanbul; distant view of Galata Tower (1348) with a brief history

Karaköy – Second Street Food Stop

Fish wrap (Balık dürüm) by the seaside

Closing at Karaköy Seaside Café

Traditional Turkish coffee brewed on sand; tasting of the lokum picked earlier; closing remarks and casual conversation

You may start as a tourist, but by the end of this tour, you'll feel like a true local of Istanbul. As you unlock the gates of history, you'll also taste the flavors of its streets and culture.