Istanbul Evening Sightseeing and Food Tasting Tour
Overview
Enjoy a culinary journey through the city of Istanbul on this 4-hour tour. Spend the evening going to four local eateries to sample such classics as Cig Kofte, Icli Kofte, Cag Kebab, and Turkish baklava. Learn how to prepare these Turkish delicacies and see the city at night with an English-speaking guide.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Food-tasting
Meeting Location
Hoca Paşa
Ebussuud Cd. No:1, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Taksim Square
Şehit Muhtar, 34435 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
The tour end at the taksim square we can help you about a taxi or tram to go back to your hotels.
What To Expect
Enjoy a culinary journey of Istanbul on this small-group. Spend your evening visiting 4-different local eateries featuring Turkish favorites. See Taksim Square and other neighborhoods in Istanbul. Try such delicacies as Cig Kofte, a favorite snack from the southeastern area of the country. Learn how this raw dish is made and sample it. Savor the combined flavors of chopped onions, Bulgar, finely chopped beef, fresh mint, parsley, and spices.
Head to Taksim Square next to try another southeastern Turkish classic. Learn how to prepare Icli Kofte, this popular dish that combines meat filling, nuts, and different spices. Try Icli Kofe, which can be either steamed or steamed then deep fried. Stop at an eatery that specializes in kebabs. Taste the traditional Cag Kebab made from lamb and roasted on a horizontal spit. Finish the tour with a sweet treat at one of the best dessert shops. Taste the Turkish baklava, a pastry filled with a honey and pistachio nut filling.
Return to your hotel at the end of the tour with convenient transfer service.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 7 years
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Istanbul Evening Sightseeing and Food Tasting Tour?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Bottled water.
- Food-tasting.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Istanbul Evening Sightseeing and Food Tasting Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Istanbul Evening Sightseeing and Food Tasting Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Food-tasting
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 7 years
