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Version 80 – May 11, 2025 11:57
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Version 79 – May 11, 2025 11:13
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- 90% refund if given 1 week notice prior to walk.
- 50% refund if given 72 hours notice or more.
- Less than 72 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
100% refund if given 1 week notice prior to walk.- 50% refund if given 72 hours notice or more.
- Less than 72 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Version 78 – May 11, 2025 11:12
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Version 77 – May 10, 2025 12:44
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- The historic Perşembe Pazarı of Karaköy, where this food tour begins, might look like a place to buy springs, ship anchors, hardware and paint supplies, but we’ll go there for an unforgettable, seasonal breakfast experience, followed by a stroll through the atmospheric mariner market streets, where we’ll stop into an Ottoman-era caravanserai for tea. Then we’ll hop the boat to Kadıköy on the Asian side and eat our way through that neighborhood’s market, which holds the highest concentration of traditional food shops and eateries in the city. There, we will perk up with one of the best cups of Turkish coffee in town before sampling regional specialties. We’ll continue on toward the lesser-explored culinary hotspots around the Moda area at the market’s edge, where an infectious neighborhood vibe and a sweet finish await us to conclude our Istanbul market tour.
- The historic Perşembe Pazarı of Karaköy, where this food tour begins, might look like a place to buy springs, ship anchors, hardware and paint supplies, but we’ll go there for an unforgettable, seasonal breakfast experience, followed by a stroll through the atmospheric mariner market streets, where we’ll stop into an Ottoman-era caravanserai for tea. Then we’ll hop the boat to Kadıköy on the Asian side and eat our way through that neighborhood’s market, which holds the highest concentration of traditional food shops and eateries in the city. There, we will perk up with one of the best cups of Turkish coffee in town before sampling regional specialties. We’ll continue on toward the lesser-explored culinary hotspots around the Moda area at the market’s edge, where an infectious neighborhood vibe and a sweet finish await us to conclude our Istanbul market tour.
Version 33 – March 09, 2023 16:32
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- Short Description
- The historic Perşembe Pazarı of Karaköy, where this food tour begins, might look like a place to buy springs, ship anchors, hardware and paint supplies, but we’ll go there for an unforgettable, seasonal breakfast experience, followed by a stroll through the atmospheric mariner market streets, where we’ll stop into an Ottoman-era caravanserai for tea. Then we’ll hop the boat to Kadıköy on the Asian side and eat our way through that neighborhood’s market, which holds the highest concentration of traditional food shops and eateries in the city. There, we will perk up with one of the best cups of Turkish coffee in town before sampling regional specialties. We’ll continue on toward the lesser-explored culinary hotspots around the Moda area at the market’s edge, where an infectious neighborhood vibe and a sweet finish await us to conclude our Istanbul market tour.
The historic Perşembe Pazarı of Karaköy, where this tour begins, might look like a place to buy springs, ship anchors, hardware and paint supplies, but we’ll go there for an unforgettable, seasonal breakfast experience, followed by a stroll through the atmospheric mariner market streets, where we’ll stop into an Ottoman-era caravanserai for tea. Then we’ll hop the boat to Kadıköy on the Asian side and eat our way through that neighborhood’s market, which holds the highest concentration of traditional food shops and eateries in the city. There, we will perk up with one of the best cups of Turkish coffee in town before sampling regional specialties. We’ll continue on toward the lesser-explored culinary hotspots around the Moda area at the market’s edge, where an infectious neighborhood vibe and a sweet finish await us to conclude our Istanbul market tour.
Version 32 – March 09, 2023 14:45
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- Description
- Our favorite Istanbul experiences include exploring the eateries in local markets and crossing the Bosphorus on the public ferry. The route for this Istanbul market tour draws from the Culinary Backstreets best-of lists in the European side’s Karaköy neighborhood and the Asian side’s Kadıköy, tied together by a Bosphorus crossing.
- This award winning food tour is our most popular tour in Istanbul and is a full day of eating, drinking and walking across two markets two continents, visiting a dozen or more small eateries and meeting many of the faces in the kitchens.
- Our favorite Istanbul experiences include exploring the eateries in local markets and crossing the Bosphorus on the public ferry. The route for this Istanbul market tour draws from the Culinary Backstreets best-of lists in the European side’s Karaköy neighborhood and the Asian side’s Kadıköy, tied together by a Bosphorus crossing.
Our favorite Istanbul experiences include exploring the eateries in local markets and crossing the Bosphorus on the public ferry. The route for this Istanbul market tour draws from the Culinary Backstreets best-of lists in the European side’s Karaköy neighborhood and the Asian side’s Kadıköy, tied together by a Bosphorus crossing.- This award winning food tour is our most popular tour in Istanbul and is a full day of eating, drinking and walking across two markets two continents, visiting a dozen or more small eateries and meeting many of the faces in the kitchens.
Version 30 – March 06, 2023 11:42
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- a large variety of food, ferry crossing and beautiful views , visit place shopping of fresh fish to seasonal produce, visiting a 16th century han, visits traditional and hip neighborhoods
a large variety of food, ferry crossing and beautiful views , visit place of daily shopping of fresh fish to seasonal produce, visiting a 16th century han, visits traditional and hip neighborhoods
Version 29 – March 06, 2023 11:42
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Version 28 – March 06, 2023 11:42
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Version 27 – March 06, 2023 11:41
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Version 25 – March 06, 2023 11:39
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Version 24 – March 06, 2023 11:37
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Version 20 – March 06, 2023 10:34
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- a large variety of food, ferry crossing and beautiful views , visit place of daily shopping of fresh fish to seasonal produce, visiting a 16th century han, visits traditional and hip neighborhoods
a large variety of food, ferry crossing and beautiful views , visiting a 16th century han, visits traditional and hip neighborhoods
Version 19 – March 06, 2023 10:33
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- a large variety of food, ferry crossing and beautiful views , visiting a 16th century han, visits traditional and hip neighborhoods
a large variety of food, culinary walking tour, ferry crossing and beautiful views , visits traditional and hip neighborhoods
Version 18 – March 03, 2023 18:35
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- a large variety of food, culinary walking tour, ferry crossing and beautiful views , visits traditional and hip neighborhoods
a large variety of food: breakfasts, meat, fish, vegetable dishes, pastries, culinary walking tour, ferry crossing and beautiful sceneries on the old city, the bosphorus, and the marmara sea., visits a traditional old neighborhood. (karakoy west) + a cool trendy neighborhood (karakoy east)
Version 17 – March 03, 2023 18:32
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- Included
- all food consumed on the walk – almost a dozen different edible specialties, culinary backstreets guide , ferry ride on the bosphorus , includes market visits
includes market visits, all food consumed on the walk – almost a dozen different edible specialties, culinary backstreets guide , ferry ride on the bosphorus
Version 15 – March 02, 2023 14:54
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Version 14 – March 02, 2023 14:53
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- transportation to and from the meeting point
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- Group info
- This tour will operate with a minimum of 2 guests and a maximum of 7 guests. If you have a larger group please email us.
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- Terms and conditions
- Liability Waiver
- By completing the reservation you acknowledge the following:
- If you have food allergies, you are ultimately responsible to ensure your own health and safety. If you share information about your allergies, we can provide you with some guidance about the food purveyors on your tour, but we are not responsible for any allergic reactions that you may have. We are not responsible for any damages or losses incurred as result of acts by entities beyond our control, including but not limited to restaurants, shops, market stalls, eateries and food carts. We are not responsible for acts beyond our control, including but not limited to acts of God, act of nature, acts of war, or other unrest caused by state or non-state actors. If you are disruptive, we have the right to ask you to leave the tour without refunding you or providing you with a credit for your tour. You are aware of and responsible for all damages or losses that may arise during the course of the tour resulting from:
- Risks associated with food, water or other drinks, including alcoholic beverages; physical accidents during the tour or at any of the locations visited; transportation failures; forces of nature; criminal activity; damage, loss or misplaced property; or accident or illness without means of rapid evacuation or availability of medical supplies or services. You agree that any claims that may arise will first go to arbitration and only if not resolved in that manner shall be heard in court. In both cases, grievances shall be heard in the jurisdiction of Washington, DC. You further agree to be responsible for your own welfare and property and accept any and all risks of delay, unanticipated events, inconvenience, illness, injury, emotional trauma or death. You further acknowledge that participation in Culinary Backstreets tours is based upon execution of this Liability Waiver. By completing the reservation process you release and discharge forever Culinary Backstreets, its employees, owners, affiliates, officers, directors, successors, agents, and assigns, from and against any liability arising from participating in this tour. You further agree that this release shall be legally binding upon you personally, all members of your family, all minors traveling with you, your heirs, successors, assigns, and legal representatives, to the maximum extent of the law.
- I am aware that while on or traveling to or from my activity with Culinary Backstreets, I might be exposed to COVID-19 from other people, animals or objects. I assume all risk of any such contacts, including sickness, incapacity or death and agree to hold harmless Culinary Backstreets from any such developments. In addition, I recognize that the World Health Organization, U.S. Department of State as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may have warnings concerning same and am choosing to travel and assume all risk myself.
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Version 13 – February 25, 2023 12:05
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- Tier ages
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- adult:
- from: '13'
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- child:
- from: '6'
- to: '12'
- infant:
- from: '0'
- to: '6'
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- adult:
- from: '13'
- to: ''
- child:
- from: '6'
- to: '12'
- infant:
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to: '5'
Version 12 – February 25, 2023 11:50
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- Highlights
- a large variety of food: breakfasts, meat, fish, vegetable dishes, pastries, culinary walking tour, ferry crossing and beautiful sceneries on the old city, the bosphorus, and the marmara sea., visits a traditional old neighborhood. (karakoy west) + a cool trendy neighborhood (karakoy east)
a large variety of food: breakfasts, meat, fish, vegetable dishes, pastries, culinary walking tour, ferry crossing and beautiful sceneries on the old city, the bosphorus, and the marmara sea., visits a traditional old neighborhood. (karakoy west) and a cool trendy neighborhood (karakoy east)
Version 11 – February 25, 2023 11:46
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- Highlights
- a large variety of food: breakfasts, meat, fish, vegetable dishes, pastries, culinary walking tour, ferry crossing and beautiful sceneries on the old city, the bosphorus, and the marmara sea., visits a traditional old neighborhood. (karakoy west) and a cool trendy neighborhood (karakoy east)
a large variety of food: breakfasts, meat, fish, vegetable dishes, pastries, ferry crossing and beautiful sceneries on the old city, the bosphorus, and the marmara sea., visits a traditional old neighborhood. (karakoy west) and a cool trendy neighborhood (karakoy east)
Version 10 – February 25, 2023 11:01
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Version 9 – February 25, 2023 11:01
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Version 7 – February 25, 2023 10:53
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Version 6 – February 25, 2023 10:53
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Version 5 – February 25, 2023 10:47
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Version 4 – February 25, 2023 10:46
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- Know Before You Book
- food tasting - let us know if you have any allergies
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Version 3 – February 25, 2023 10:42
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Version 2 – February 24, 2023 18:25
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- adult: Adult
- child: Child
- infant: Infants
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- Tier ages
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- adult:
- from: '13'
- to: ''
- child:
- from: '6'
- to: '12'
- infant:
- from: '0'
- to: '5'
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- adult:
from: '18' to: '64'- child:
from: '5' to: '11'
- Cancellation notes
- 100% refund if given 1 week notice prior to walk.
- 50% refund if given 72 hours notice or more.
- Less than 72 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refundLess than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund