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TASTE ISTANBUL ONE DAY FOOD TOURS

APPETIZING WALKING TOURS IN ISTANBUL
SPICE BAZAAR WALK AND KADIKOY MARKET TOUR WITH REGIONAL ANATOLIAN  LUNCH
Depart for a visit to the Spice Bazaar and nearby attractions. This extensive market was built in the 17th century to finance the upkeep of the   nearby mosque, Yeni Cami. The bazaar is often referred to as the "Egyptian Market" due to the fact that spices used to come to the market from India and Southeast Asia via Egypt. There is  plenty to discover for the "foodie."
Then  we will take a ferry to Kadıköy on the Asian side of Istanbul from Eminönü and walk through the Kadıköy market where there is plenty to discover for the "foodie. This market is one of İstanbul's most colorful, vibrant and accessible shopping spots. Many traders have been in business since the early to mid 1900s and the more famous ones really need no introduction
We will wander to probably Kadıköy's, if not İstanbul's best-known restaurant amongst gourmets .This restaurant specializes in food from the Southeastern region of Turkey, as well as a wider selection of Mediterranian food. The ingredients used in the dishes travel from the cities of Hatay and Gaziantep to arrive at your plate in Istanbul: aromatic red pepper, pistachios,chickpeas, olive oil and pomegranate molasses. Here we will enjoy a sumptuous meal by the reknown chef and eventually hear the stories of his signature dishes; Zahter salad, kebab with pistachios, stuffed eggplant, babahannus, and many more. After lunch we will take the ferry back to the European side. A delicious walking tour in Istanbul! Please do not have a big breakfast if you are coming on this tour. PLease do not have a big breakfast on the day of your tour.
Tour from 10:30 am to 16:30 pm, ferry fares , tastings  , a multi course lunch (20 + dishes) with a tasting menu  offering small portions of many dishes in the restaurant.
This tour is operated only on weekdays.
ISTANBUL STREETFOOD WALK
Our walking tour is designed to introduce you to Istanbul's diverse street food.This tour will give you a chance to visit truly authentic street food stalls, backstreet restaurants and a colorful market.
This walking tour in Beyoğlu will give you a chance to explore Turkish Streetfood, stop at delicious street food stalls and discover one of the oldest fish markets in Istanbul, allowing you a glimpse into the daily lives of the people of Istanbul.Please do not have a big lunch if you are joining us in the evening.
Tour from 18:00 pm to 21:00 pm  
This tour is operated only on week days.
A TASTE OF LIFE STYLE IN PERA WITH ANNIE PERTAN
One of Istanbul's most colorful quarters, every corner of Pera has a different story to tell.
Towards the end of the 19th Century the Grande Rue de Pera, with its embassies, churches, schools and art nouveau monuments was the Champs Elysées of Istanbul.The hub of Constantinopolitan high society.
Annie will take you from Taksim Square, down the Istıklal avenue, showing the interesting turn of the century architectural buildings, arcades, walk through the Galatasaray food market stopping for delicious Turkish desserts, visit a Franciscan Catholic Church and two Modern Art Galleries.
Your walking tour will end with  Turkish tea or Turkish coffee at Annie's typical Pera Style house.
ECOLOGIC LOCAL MARKET and LUNCH - Only on Saturdays
This organic market takes place every Saturday. Far from being as crowded as the weekly markets in Kadıköy or Beşiktaş, Istanbul's organic community meets here on Saturdays, not only to shop, but also to socialize, to exchange news, rally support for environmental activities or simply to have a glass of tea.
PERA MARKET WALK AND LUNCH
We will walk on Istıklal street with stops at specialty shops. We will stroll through the Galatasaray Fish Market to get acquantainted with local products, stop at the pickle shop, spice shop ,a typical bread oven, the fishermen, the greengrocer and similar other shops, meet local vendors and learn about how those are used in the Turkish Cuisine, what is in season etc .
EAT & SHOP LIKE LOCALS AT THE GRAND BAZAAR.
You will linger in the Grand Bazaar, shop for unusual treasures and enjoy delicious tasty treats served in quaint restaurants at reasonable prices.
Find out places you never would have found by yourselves!

DINNER IN A TURKISH HOME

If you are limited for time but would like to sample some real Turkish hospitality, we invite you to have dinner in a Turkish  home. This evening you will venture where few ordinary visitors ever tread . . . right into the homes of some of the people of Istanbul! Share a delicious home-cooked dinner,enjoy pleasant conversation,delight in the warmth and friendly hospitality of your hosts.  

Instead of trying a restaurant you will enjoy wholesome home-cooked specialties at an authentic Turkish home where you'll learn about and appreciate the outlook, aspirations, and way of life of your hosts. Dinner with Turkish Wine upon availability of hosts. This dinner is available with minimum 4 participants.

To reserve your day, please contact usselin@turkishflavours.com