Culinary Secrets & Photography Tour

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Duration: 3h 30m
Location: Istanbul, Turkey | Istanbul, Turkey


Category: Tours & Sightseeing

Highlights:
Photography & culinary adventure through the Turkish capital
Vibrant atmosphere of the bustling İstiklal Avenue
Local cafés & restaurants at Çiçek Pasajı (Flower Passage)
The iconic Galata Tower dominating Istanbul's skyline
Great vantage points & photo opportunities around the city

Inclusions:
Guided walking tour of Istanbul
Roundtrip transportation to and from your Istanbul city center (European side) hotel
Live tour commentary provided in English

Description:

Uncover the Turkish capital's alluring highlights through the lense of your camera. Sample culinary delicacies and dishes popular among the locals and experience this historic city from the inside out on this fascinating half-day walking tour.

Kick start your day at Taksim Square, in Beyoğlu—the heart of the city's art, cuisine, and entertainment scene. Follow your guide through the winding streets and feel the buzz of the local life. Pass by vendors selling Islak (wet) burgers—one of the district's most famous street foods—and have the chance to sample this distinctive dish (at your own cost).

From there, experience the vibrancy of İstiklal Avenue, home to an abundance of boutiques, shops, and entertainment hubs. It's also a great place for you to capture snaps of neo-classical buildings and architecture from the late Ottoman era.

Then walk through Çiçek Pasajı (Flower Passage)—a labyrinth of cafés and eateries serving traditional Turkish food and drink, including the renowned kebab wraps and raki. Visit the Galata Tower, one of Istanbul's most striking monuments. Its 9 stories dominate the city's skyline, providing fantastic photo opportunities. As you snap some postcard-worthy images, your local guide details the tower's history, explaining how Ottomans used it for spotting fires.