About this experience
For those who want to discover Istanbul through its national cuisine, there is no better place than the Asian part of the city! You will get there by ferry: stroll through the bohemian neighborhood with antique shops, workshops, and bars, and discover a gastronomic paradise. I will tell you what the Turks eat and share local traditions that I know inside out. From lokum to Turkish pizza, from coal coffee to Ottoman sherbet - you will understand that Turkish gastronomy is far from just kebabs.
What to expect
Stories of the past and the most secular Istanbul
On a ferry across the Golden Horn bay and the beginning of the Bosphorus strait, we will sail to the Asian part of the metropolis. Along the way, you will see the historical peninsula of Istanbul, the minarets of Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and other beautiful landmarks. At the same time, I will tell you the main things about the city's past - the fall of Constantinople and the rise of the Ottoman Empire, the culture and traditions of its inhabitants.
In the 'other' continent, we will stroll through a very atmospheric corner of the city. European-dressed girls, the opportunity to have a drink at a street bar, the absence of many mosques, stylish cafes - you will discover a secular district whose spirit contrasts especially with the rest of Istanbul.
Turkish delicacies
The main character of the tour will be Istanbul cuisine. Walking through historical cafes, you will appreciate the peculiarities of Turkish pizza, find real Ottoman sherbet and unforgettable desserts, enjoy strawberry lokum and Turkish coffee brewed on coals. And also taste shawarma in a Michelin-starred establishment! I will immerse you in the peculiarities of national cuisine, dispel stereotypes, and suggest where else to go for lunch or dinner.
Organizational Details
- Extra paid ferry ticket (3 liras) and all treats.
- The tour ends at the starting point.
