4-Day Istanbul Culinary Tour: Street Food, Markets & Turkish Cooking

3 nights’ accommodation in a selected Istanbul hotel. - Ramada Pera Hotel or smiller

English-speaking professional guide during scheduled guided visits.

Arrival and departure transfers from/to Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
Transport required for the scheduled itinerary, using suitable vehicles and public transport.
Scheduled ferry crossings to and from Kadıköy.

1 welcome dinner.
Scheduled street-food and market tastings.
Baklava tasting and one Turkish coffee on Day 2.
Hands-on Turkish cooking workshop with ingredients and chef instruction.
Scheduled ferry crossings to and from Kadıköy.
Shared Bosphorus sightseeing cruise.
Guided visits to the Old City, Spice Bazaar, Karaköy and Kadıköy market.

Arrival and departure: The tour starts and ends in Istanbul. Both Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen Airport can be used for the included transfers.

Flight timing: Arrive in time for the welcome dinner. An evening flight on Day 4 allows time for the Bosphorus cruise and airport transfer.

Accommodation: Hotel names and room arrangements will be confirmed in your quotation. A centrally located hotel is recommended for convenient access to the itinerary.

Walking: Food walks involve several stops, cobbled streets, steps and some uneven surfaces. Comfortable shoes are recommended. Tell us about mobility requirements before booking.

Tasting portions: Day 2 tastings form lunch. Day 3 market tastings are smaller samples, followed by the cooking-session meal.

Dietary requirements: Advise us of allergies and dietary restrictions before booking. Some venues handle nuts, gluten, dairy, fish and other allergens in shared preparation areas. Alternatives require advance confirmation.

Cooking workshop: Recipes vary with the season and host kitchen. Participants prepare selected dishes with chef guidance; larger groups may work in smaller teams.

Market visits: Shop availability and tasting selections may change according to opening days, holidays and seasonal produce.

Religious sites: Modest clothing is required for the Blue Mosque. Visits are subject to prayer times and access arrangements.

Sightseeing scope: Hagia Sophia is viewed from outside. Interior visits to ticketed museums and monuments are not included.

Ferries and cruise: Services depend on weather and operating conditions. The itinerary may be reordered if needed. The Bosphorus cruise may be shared with other passengers.

Private tour arrangements: Guiding and transfers are arranged for your group. The cooking workshop may be shared unless an exclusive session is confirmed in your quotation.

Final arrangements: Hotels, workshop venue, menus and activity timings will be confirmed before travel.

International and domestic flights.

Meals, drinks and additional tastings not listed as included.

Travel insurance and visa fees, where applicable.

Alcoholic beverages.
Entrance tickets to Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace and other ticketed attractions outside the itinerary.
Optional activities and additional excursions.
Tips for guides, drivers and the cooking host.
Personal shopping, minibar and laundry.
Early check-in, late check-out and additional hotel nights.
Transfers or journeys outside the agreed program.