Your local host will meet you at Beyoğlu district. Your gourmet promenade will start from the traditional circular seeded bread and cheese. Near that place, you will learn about the Turkish pickling tradition and be surprised by how much food you can pickle. After the first bite, you will continue wandering along alleys of Beyoğlu district, explore historical sights and hidden gems of it.
You will visit the oldest Turkish hammam, and then take a bite of Açık Pide, known as the Turkish version of pizza. Near the Madame Tussauds Istanbul Wax Museum, you will sample the classic Lokum, a Turkish delight, that known in the world since the 15th century.Unwind with a cup of Raki, a traditional ancient beverage made of grapes, plums, or figs, and enjoy the elegant Parisian-style architecture of the Cicek Pasaji. After it, you will head to an old fish market, where friendly locals will tell you the history behind such traditional dishes as Midye Dolma, stuffed mussels with aromatic rice and herbs.
Near the Doğançay Museum, the first modern art museum in Turkey you will try the best Adana Dürüm in Istanbul. And the cherry on top, you will go to an old traditional sweet shop where you will savor Baklava, a sweet dish made of layers of phyllo pastry filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with honey.
At the end of the tour, your local will bring you to the majestic St. Antuan Kilisesia, a catholic church located in the heart of the bustling Istiklal Street. But before you say goodbye, you will get some tips on things to do and what to eat in Istanbul.Your meeting point.Çukurcuma Hamamı is a historical Turkish Bath (Hammam), located in Çukurcuma neighborhood. Near this building, you will sample the best cheese and simit bread in Istanbul.Museum of Innocence is a museum created by the famous Turkish writer Orhan Pamuk. There is a stall with amazing pickled products close to this museum.The Galatasaray Bath is a hammam built in the classic Ottoman style in 1481. It is rightfully considered a cultural heritage of Turkey.It is a modern shopping center located in the most crowded Istiklal street. Near this building, you can buy delicious Turkish sandwiches, Açık Pide.Madame Tussauds Istanbul Wax Museum is the 21st branch of the famous museum. Close to the building, you can find the most incredible Turkish delight.It is an elegant historic building known for its dramatic history, fancy floral courtyard, and glass dome. Within its neighborhood, you will drink Raki, a traditional ancient beverage made of grapes, plums, or figs.The Doğançay Museum is Turkey’s first modern art museum. In the market near the museum, you can sample such traditional dishes as Midye Dolma and Adana Dürüm.Old Fish Market with the most welcoming fishermen and the freshet seafood.It is one of the most influential high schools in modern Turkey. You can buy marzipan and other traditional sweets such as Baklava in an old traditional shop near the school.The St. Anthony of Padua is a majestic Catholic church located in the heart of the bustling Istiklal Street. The temple fascinates with its amazing, artsy architecture and Gothic design.
