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Private Tour
The total cost is finalized once the itinerary is fully customized to reflect your chosen experiences and logistics.
€ 349
Istanbul: Private Culinary Tour in the Old City with Spice Market & Tastings
Experience the flavors of Istanbul like a local on this private culinary walking tour through the city’s historic heart. Enjoy a personalized journey through the city’s rich food culture, crafted exclusively for your group.
Meet your guide in the Old City and begin your tasting adventure at the colorful Spice Market, where the air is filled with the scent of exotic herbs and sweets. Sample traditional treats and discover the market’s role in Turkish culinary life.
Continue through the lively streets of Eminonu, Tahtakale, and the charming Suleymaniye district, where locals shop, eat, and live. Stop at beloved neighborhood eateries to taste a curated selection of Turkish street food and homemade classics—from simit and pastrami to clotted cream, olives, baklava, and more.
Your guide will share cultural insights and food traditions as you explore markets, food stalls, and residential backstreets most visitors never see.
Enjoy a tailored culinary experience designed just for you—no crowds, no rush. With your private guide, follow a route that adapts to your pace and taste preferences. Discover hidden spots, savor generous tastings, and dive deep into Istanbul’s food culture.
Come hungry and leave full of unforgettable flavors.
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- We can customise the tour itinerary according to your preferences. Please advise your accommodation details so we can organize the meeting with your guide.
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- Explore Istanbul’s Old City on a private culinary tour crafted for your group.
- Visit the vibrant Spice Market and taste traditional Turkish sweets and spices.
- Wander through lively neighborhoods like Eminonu and historic Suleymaniye.
- Sample Turkish street food favorites such as simit, pastrami, and baklava.
- Learn about Istanbul’s food heritage from your expert local guide.
- Enjoy a flexible route tailored to your pace and taste preferences.
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- All food tastings along the way
- Professional and knowledgeable local guide
- Private tour experience for your group only
- Customized walking route based on your interests
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- Drinks (minimum drinking age is 18)
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- During the summer months, temperatures can be very high.
- Please be advised that this tour includes a lot of outside areas. Don’t forget to bring a hat, small umbrella, or sunscreen if you are sensitive to the sun.
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We meet at Hamdi Restaurant in Eminonu. Here is the full address: Rüstem Paşa Mah Tahmis Caddesi, Kalçin Sk. No:11, 34116