Istanbul Taksim - Istiklal Street Food Tour
Tour Itinerary
• Meeting Time & Place: 09:00 – Taksim Republic Monument
• Ending Time & Place: 14:00 – Spice Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı)
• Start the day with a traditional Turkish breakfast and fresh tea.
• Walk along Istiklal Street with your guide and hear cultural stories.
• Visit the Fish Market and taste pickles and pickle juice.
• Try street food such as börek, stuffed mussels, or kokoreç.
• Enjoy Turkish coffee and teas.
• Taste a variety of Turkish desserts like baklava, künefe, or lokum.
• Have an Ottoman-style lunch with mezes and kebabs in Karaköy.
• Pass by Galata Tower for stories and photos.
• Cross Galata Bridge and learn about Istanbul’s fishing culture.
• End the tour at the Spice Bazaar with colors, aromas, and shopping.
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Important Notes
• Guests with any food, beverage, or spice allergies must inform us in advance before joining the tour.
• It is mandatory to notify the guide at the start of the tour and to remind again during tastings to ensure safety.
• The tour involves walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
• Professional licensed tour guide
• Guided walking tour from Taksim to Spice Bazaar
• Historical and cultural storytelling along the route
• Visits to local markets and food stops (Fish Market, Spice Bazaar, etc.)
• Assistance with tastings and recommendations
• All food and drinks (breakfast, lunch, snacks, desserts, coffee, tea, rakı, etc.) – to be paid by guests at each stop
• Personal expenses and shopping
• Hotel pick-up & drop-off service
• Tips for the guide (optional)
• Any additional services not mentioned in the itinerary
• Tour Name: From Taksim To Spice Bazaar Culinary Tour
• Tour Type: Walking Food & Culture Tour
• Duration: 5 hours (09:00 – 14:00)
• Meeting Point: Taksim Republic Monument – 09:00
• Ending Point: Spice Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı) – 14:00
• Group Size: Small group, maximum 12 guests
• Guide: Professional licensed tour guide
• Language: English (other languages on request)
• Walking Level: Moderate – comfortable shoes recommended
Cancellations made within 48 hours of the tour are non-refundable.
• If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via WhatsApp:
📱 +90 538 589 02 36
📱 +90 539 465 92 82
• Location: Taksim Republic Monument, Taksim Square
• Time: 09:00
• Your guide will be waiting in front of the monument holding a sign with the tour name.
• Please arrive at least 10 minutes before departure to ensure a smooth start.
• Late arrivals may miss the tour as the group will leave on time.
