Overview
Our Istanbul food tour, which focuses on this fascinating part of city, starts in the market of Beşiktaş. A hub of ferry traffic, covered with the flags of its famous soccer team and with its narrow streets filled with rollicking meyhanes and simple restaurants serving breakfast all day long, this neighborhood is a slice of real, contemporary Istanbul like no other.
Among the beer bars and cheap clothing stores are a few traditional culinary mainstays for menemen, Turkish style scrambled eggs, and bal kaymak, clotted cream blanketed in honey – that’s the way we like to start a day. We’ll visit an Ottoman-era bakery to get some freshly baked goods for the boat ride across the Bosphorus to the market at Üsküdar, where a more traditional food culture is preserved.
We’ll sample the best of this market with visits to a honey vendor from Eastern Turkey, an olive shop and a third-generation candymaker, before setting off for the fairytale neighborhood of Kuzguncuk.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Bottled water
Lunch
Snacks
Breakfast
Tea and coffee
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
There is a large anchor out front on the street side – we will meet by the anchor.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Bosphorus Strait
The Bosphorus Strait, which divides the city of Istanbul and separates the European and Asian continents, has never failed to inspire; from Emperor Constantine to Mark Twain, its charms are well noted.
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On the way to find the next best bit we will pass through some special places in this area
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Beth Yaakov Synagogue
30 min
Here we will take in the tradition
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Istanbul).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 7 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Born on the Bosphorus: Exploring Three Distinct Waterside Neighborhoods
Can I cancel Born on the Bosphorus: Exploring Three Distinct Waterside Neighborhoods for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 6 hours 30 min.
What's included?
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Breakfast
- Tea and coffee
Which places does it visit?
It visits Bosphorus Strait, Beth Yaakov Synagogue.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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