Bosporus Crossing: Exploring Istanbul's Hidden Gems and Food Tastings

Experience the hidden gems of Istanbul and indulge in a culinary adventure. Explore lesser-known neighborhoods, visit historical sites, and savor a variety of delicious Turkish cuisine.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ortakoy - 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.
  • Rumeli Fortress - We will visit this fortresses which was built by Ottoman in 1452 to stop the help ships might come from the Black sea side.
  • Camlica Hill - We…
What's Included
  • Sample seven delicious food stops including pastrami and midye dolma.
  • Enjoy a variety of treats like the beloved künefe dessert.
  • Experience diverse flavors with turşu and authentic Halva.
  • Savor a local lunch featuring dishes like lahmacun and tantuni.
  • Explore Turkish culinary traditions with olive tasting and tulum cheese.
  • Refreshments…
What's Not Included
  • Shopping expenses and any other expenses not mentioned in inclusions.
Additional Information

We’re going to venture beyond well-known tourist sites and explore some of Istanbul’s lesser-recognized areas and attractions. Our tour involves both sightseeing and tasting exquisite food from various parts of Istanbul. We’ll begin in Ortaköy, a neighborhood nestled on the banks of the Bosporus, offering a unique view that encapsulates Asia and Europe…

Location
Ortakoy
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Karinack3092pw
Jul 18, 2024
We would return a thousand times!!! Such a different culture, with wonderful people very supportive. - We've been touring Southeast Asia! Lien and her team were wonderful, attention, punctuality, selected destinations and suggested visits were impeccable. Highly recommended!!! We will soon choose them again for new adventures!!!
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Davidfx2024id
Jul 25, 2023
Just an absolutely great full day tour. - Istanbul is an incredible city to visit; the history, the people, the culture, and, oh the food. After two days of intense touring, this tour seemed to be just right for us. And, it was! I am a stickler for good communication in my business and no less a stickler for communication from tour operators. The folks at My Local Guide Istanbul did not disappoint. The day before and on the assigned day of the tour we received messages on WhatsApp. Our tour guide Salih arrived at our hotel exactly the time he promised. A very comfortable limo-type van was a great way to get around for this tour. Salih explained the upcoming day, (his English is absolutely excellent!), all the anticipated stops. I won't review the stops as they are listed for this tour. We did the cultural stops first, excellent descriptions, all questions answered, then we got to the food stops. He took us to local market areas that are not normally visited by (foreign) tourist. With Salih's engaging personality, we were laughing and sharing family stories in short order. I believe we recieved full value, if not more, for this tour. Thank you again, Salih!
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