Overview
We will leave the main touristy sights behind and drive away to Istanbul's less known neighborhoods and sights. The tour will partly be sightseeing and partly food sampling in different parts of Istanbul.
We will start with Ortaköy neighborhood suited on the side of the Bosporus where you can put Asia and Europe in one picture.We will go little further to see Rumeli Fortresses which was part of the defense of conquering the Constantinople in 1453.
After this we will drive through the Istanbul Bosporus bridge from European side to Asian side.We will visit Beylerbeyi palace and see how the Sultans were living.We will visit the Çamlıca which the highest hill of Istanbul and a new mosque built in 2019 which is one of the biggest one in world.We will conclude the tour at the Kadıköy food market with sampling the variety of the different food which comes from different parts of Turkey.
Your guide will order the food for you and make it easier to make a selection of the well chosen food you.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Food sampling in seven stops. Pastrami ( sun dried beef from Kayseri)
Snacks
In-vehicle air conditioning
Tea and coffee
Künefe ; the most liked middle eastern dessert made of angel hair, pistachio, cheese and honey.
Turşu ; variety of the pickled vegetables serve in a glass with a delicious juice
Halva; one of the oldest dessert made of the wheat flour, tahini, pistachio and sugar.
Bottled water
Midye Dolma; mussels stuffed with rice and spices in their shell
All fees and/or taxes
Lunch
Olive tasting; sampling 4 different kinds of the olives which come from different parts of Turkey
Tulum ; a goat cheese fermented in a goat skin for two years from eastern Turkey
Lahmacun ; Turkish style of pizza cook in a wood fire oven with lamb, paprika, tomatoes and unions
Tantuni; diced beef or chicken ( optional ) roasted in a large pan wrap with vegetables with yoghurt
Shopping expenses and any other expenses not mentioned in inclusions.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Ortakoy
40 min
We will start with a visit to Ortaköy neighborhood by the Bosporus and sample the böreks ( filo pastries ). Picture taking of the Bosporus bridge and Ortaköy mosque.
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Rumeli Fortress
1 hour
We will visit this fortresses which was built by Ottoman in 1452 to stop the help ships might come from the Black sea side.
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Camlica Hill
1 hour
We will have a drink break here at Çamlıca hill which the highest hill of Istanbul. The city will be under your foot here and it is a great spot for the photo taking.
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Beylerbeyi Palace
1 hour
We will visit this 19 century palace which was built by Ottoman Sultan as a summer house and a guest house.
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CamlIca Mosque
1 hour
We will visit this new mosque which was completed in 2019 in May. It is the biggest mosque ever built in Turkey with 60 thousand people capacity.
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Bosphorus Bridge
1 hour
We will just drive through the bridge as it is not open to the pedestrian.
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KadIkoy CarsIsI
1 min
This is one of the most beautiful food market in Istanbul. We will have many food sampling here: Some of them are mussels stuffed with rice and spices, pickled vegetables, pastrami, variety of cheeses, olives and more..
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1 hour
We will have a late lunch at this local restaurant which is specialized on Southeastern Turkey cuisine. There will be soups, variety of meze starters, home cooked food, kebaps, lahmacuns and more.
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Istanbul off the Beaten Paths- Europe to Asian Side-Sightseeing & Food Tour.
Can I cancel Istanbul off the Beaten Paths- Europe to Asian Side-Sightseeing & Food Tour. for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 7 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Food sampling in seven stops. Pastrami ( sun dried beef from Kayseri)
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tea and coffee
- Künefe ; the most liked middle eastern dessert made of angel hair, pistachio, cheese and honey.
- Turşu ; variety of the pickled vegetables serve in a glass with a delicious juice
- Halva; one of the oldest dessert made of the wheat flour, tahini, pistachio and sugar.
- Bottled water
What's not included?
- Shopping expenses and any other expenses not mentioned in inclusions.
Which places does it visit?
It visits Ortakoy, Rumeli Fortress, Camlica Hill, Beylerbeyi Palace, CamlIca Mosque, Bosphorus Bridge, KadIkoy CarsIsI.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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