Secret Food Tours - Istanbul Spice Market

On the Secret Food: Istanbul Spice Market & Galata Tour, you'll explore the best spice market in Turkey, get lost like locals in the backstreet shops and food stalls and taste your way with mouth-watering local cuisines. You'll discover the famous Spice Bazaar - it's the most colorful, fragrant, and often the most fun place in the city – as visitors can taste the goods on offer. See what to buy and how to bargain - such as the difference between real and fake Saffron. Also, make your way around the historical monuments, secret beautiful mosques and learn about the fascinating history of our food and culture. At the end of your tour, you'll have sampled some of Istanbul's most delicious dishes and gained a better understanding of our culture and history.
Kick off in a local cafe for a nestled in the flower market for traditional a Turkish Breakfast dish. Navigate the crowds of the world famous Spice Market with your expert guide tasting and learning how to shop for spices and what to prepare with each one
Sample wonderful teas and Turkish delights navigating Istanbul with a local expert
Dine on mouthwatering Kofta meatballs in a locals hole in a wall spot tucked between the Mosque and the Market. Cross the Galata Bridge to explore a unique and different side of town. Dine on grilled fish cooked straight from the fish market by the fisherman at a family run stall. Taste Raki, a local spirit that you won't forget!
Head to our secret rooftop dining room with a view over the city for a selection of mezze, homemade breads and Kebab grilled and baked in front of your eyes. End the tour with a traditional dessert in Istanbul's trendiest district. As with all our tours, there's our delicious Secret Dish.
Duration: 4 hours