Bosphorus Bites Istanbul Food Tour with 14+ Tastings

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Itinéraire

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   Viaport Marina

   Embark on a cross-continental journey across the Bosporus Strait, from the Sultan’s spice markets of Europe, to the Anatolian ustas and street food of Asia. This is our 14+ tasting Istanbul food adventure across two continents, at the historic city terminal of the old Silk Road and Spice Route.

   15 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

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   Viaport Marina

   Beneath the 17th-century domes of the Egyptian Bazaar, the air is filled with scent of cured Isot pepper and wild oregano, as we explore the vaulted pantry of Turkish ingredients. At a traditional kebab house, pull up a seat and watch the masters thread hand-minced lamb onto iron skewers, searing over charcoal flames. Pair it with hand-chopped tomato and pepper dip, fresh lavas flatbread and purple turnip juice salgam. At a family-owned eatery from Gaziantep, dip a spoon into a bowl of garlic-spiked beyran lamb soup.

   1 heure•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

3. 3

   Viaport Marina

   Board a vapur ferry, with spectacular views of the ‘Old City’ minaret skyline receding and seagulls trailing, we cross the border to Kadikoy in Asia Minor.

   20 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

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   Viaport Marina

   Stop at a fresh deli in the heart of the market, presided over by its octogenarian owner for over three decades. His kitchen is serving a mini-feast of Levantine mezze sun-yellow zucchini flowers and ribbons of sarma grape leaves stuffed with herbed rice, Cretan-style white cheese, and smoky eggplant mash.

   40 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

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   Viaport Marina

   We keep the momentum going with sumac-dusted fish wrap balık durum, and a handful of midye dolma - plump mussels stuffed with aromatic rice and hit with a citric squeeze of lemon. Beyond these hidden gems, there's more surprises within the 14+ tastings waiting to be discovered in our foodie marathon. Meet two brothers who hold the secret to the perfect cig kofte - raw bulgur patties are kneaded with pomegranate molasses and tucked into crisp lettuce wraps, followed by crispy lahmacun and a frothy ayran beverage.

   1 heure•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

6. 6

   Visit a legendary institution for the ‘King of Desserts: kunefe. Shredded pastry, soaked in syrup and molten cheese.

   By the time we hit the pier, you’ll have conquered two continents and 400 years of culinary influence in a single evening. Join our local foodie guide to strip away the tourist veneer and claim your place at the table of the real Istanbul.

   45 minutes•Entrée libre

Point de rendez-vous

Meet inside Coffeetopia Eminönü cafe, next to the Eminönü Ferry terminal·. It is centrally located next to the old historic quarter of Istanbul. It's easily reachable by tram, taxi, or walking.

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Prise en charge

• Rendez-vous au point de départ pour tous

À savoir avant de partir

• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• See 'What to Expect' section and 'What's Included' for info on dietary restrictions
• We recommend comfortable walking shoes. Bring rain gear/umbrella, if rain looks likely. There's lot of tastings to try, come hungry!
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• *Ticket:* The guide should have your name on the manifest, please check you have booked the right date and time. We don't need to scan the tickets. *Telephone number:* Please kindly do not call the telephone number if your enquiry is regarding date changes, cancellations, dietary requests.etc. The telephone number stated is ONLY for emergencies and meeting point arrivals with the guide team on-the-ground. They won't be able to help with any booking-related questions. Please contact directly to A Chef's Tour Customer Support team. Email: [email protected] with your name, for a prompt response. *Meeting point:* The meeting point is marked on the tour page. Please aim to arrive 10 minutes before the tour start time, so we can begin punctually with the other guests. The city is surprisingly large, and traffic is unpredictable. Please ensure you leave with plenty of time to order the taxi, and reach the meeting point.. Please ensure you leave with plenty of time to order the taxi, and reach the meeting point. *Taxis:* We recommend downloading the ‘Uber’ app on your smartphone. This is a convenient taxi-hailing app. You can safely input your desired location and the price is fixed. The payment can be made from your credit/debit card, or cash in the local currency. *What to bring:* - We recommend comfortable shoes as the tour involves walking. - This tour operates come rain or shine. Most eating stops are sheltered, though please carry rain gear/umbrella if rain looks likely, for walking between stops and when visiting some streetside stalls. - There's lot of tastings to try, come hungry!

Annulation et remboursement

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.