SGA Travel’s 4-hour Afternoon Foodie Trail in Istanbul takes you deep into the city’s culinary heart, combining history and street food. Start at the vibrant Mısır Çarşısı (Spice Market), where you'll taste traditional Turkish lokum and explore aromatic spice stalls. Cross the Galata Bridge to Karaköy, where local vendors serve specialties like kokoreç (grilled lamb intestines) and midye dolma (stuffed mussels).
At Mandabatmaz, savor thick Turkish coffee, paired with crispy içli köfte (stuffed meatballs). The journey continues along bustling Istiklal Caddesi, where you'll try the famous islak hamburger, and for dessert, indulge in syrupy baklava and more Turkish delights.
This tour offers ...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Snacks
Coffee and/or Tea
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Egyptian Bazaar
We wait for you in front of famous Spice Market's main gate - next to New Mosque.
Return
Taksim Square
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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SGA Travel’s 4-hour Afternoon Foodie Trail in Istanbul takes you deep into the city’s culinary heart, combining history and street food. Start at the vibrant Mısır Çarşısı (Spice Market), where you'll taste traditional Turkish lokum and explore aromatic spice stalls. Cross the Galata Bridge to Karaköy, where local vendors serve specialties like kokoreç (grilled lamb intestines) and midye dolma (stuffed mussels).
At Mandabatmaz, savor thick Turkish coffee, paired with crispy içli köfte (stuffed meatballs). The journey continues along bustling Istiklal Caddesi, where you'll try the famous islak hamburger, and for dessert, indulge in syrupy baklava and more Turkish delights.
This tour offers ...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Snacks
Coffee and/or Tea
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Egyptian Bazaar
We wait for you in front of famous Spice Market's main gate - next to New Mosque.
Your tour leader will meet you at the main gate of Spice Market and take you for a tour.
30 minutes
2
Galata Koprusu
You will walk on the Galata Bridge to watch the local fishermen and take the best pictures of Golden Horn.
30 minutes
3
Karakoy Rihtim
You will walk around Karakoy neighbourhood to try couple of local specialities such as Cig Kofte, cay (Turkish tea), borek (pastry) and baklava.
1 hour
4
Mandabatmaz
You will take the tunnel funicular up to Istiklal Street and head to Taksim Square. First stop will be a very local cafe which makes a very special Turkish Coffee called 'Mandabatmaz'
1 hour
5
Istiklal Caddesi
You will walk up the hill and finish the tour at Taksim square but before the end, you will try different types of street food samples such as Turkish delight, kokoreç (grilled intestines), stuffed mussels, içli köfte (stuffed meatballs), Turkish delight and wet burger.
