Istanbul Street Food Tour
Istanbul, Turkey
About This Activity
Explore Istanbul's incredible street food scene with a guided walking tour through Eminönü, Kadıköy, and Karaköy. Sample iconic dishes: simit (sesame bread rings), balık ekmek (grilled fish sandwich from the Galata Bridge boats), lahmacun (Turkish pizza), kokoreç (spiced offal wrap), midye dolma (stuffed mussels), and finish with künefe or Turkish ice cream. Your guide explains the Ottoman, Armenian, and Greek culinary influences that shaped the city's food culture.
Seasonal note: Best in mild weather; year-round available
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