Istanbul is a dream come true
for real foodies
Take a walk with locals,
eating your way through our great city!
eating your way through our great city!
We are happy to introduce you to our unique food culture. You can choose confidently any of our tours and you will be amazed by the diversity and richness of our cuisine which was nourished by many civilisations and ethnic groups lived here in the past and present.
From street food to the Palace delicacy, you will discover our favourite neighbourhoods and their treasures.
FROM GHETTO TO GOURMET
We all know what makes Istanbul a unique place. Our city is built over layer upon layer of civilisations, cultures and cuisines.
Discover the gastronomic heritage of some of the old Istanbul neighbourhoods where ethnical diversity gives way to extraordinary flavours. From sweet to savoury.
TWO CONTINENTS ONE SOUL
Istanbul embraces two continents, one arm reaching out to Asia, the other to Europe. In a day you can experience food specialities of both simply by crossing the Bosphorus on a ferry. Start your day in the Old Town with Turkish breakfast, breaking the bread with locals. Cross to Asia, stroll through wonderful food markets and restaurants sampling a wide variety of Turkish flavours.
SHOP LOCALLY COOK HAPPILY
Every week in Istanbul more than 350 farmers market take place. This is an old tradition that comes from Ottoman times. Don’t miss your chance to experience the city’s oldest/cutest market. The smell of fresh produce will put you in good spirits right away. Just what you need to cook a delicious five course Turkish meal.
FROM GHETTO TO GOURMET
We all know what makes Istanbul a unique place. Our city is built over layer upon layer of civilisations, cultures and cuisines.
Discover the gastronomic heritage of some of the old Istanbul neighbourhoods where ethnical diversity gives way to extraordinary flavours. From sweet to savoury.
TWO CONTINENTS ONE SOUL
Istanbul embraces two continents, one arm reaching out to Asia, the other to Europe. In a day you can experience food specialities of both simply by crossing the Bosphorus on a ferry. Start your day in the Old Town with Turkish breakfast, breaking the bread with locals. Cross to Asia, stroll through wonderful food markets and restaurants sampling a wide variety of Turkish flavours.
SHOP LOCALLY COOK HAPPILY
Every week in Istanbul more than 350 farmers market take place. This is an old tradition that comes from Ottoman times. Don’t miss your chance to experience the city’s oldest/cutest market. The smell of fresh produce will put you in good spirits right away. Just what you need to cook a delicious five course Turkish meal.
SPICE BAZAAR TOUR & COOKING CLASS
Fancy a visit to one of Istanbul’s top tourist attractions with a local guide, and then cooking a Turkish meal together after?
After gathering the spices we need for our cooking class, we head to “Cooking Alaturka” kitchen where all the magic starts…
Cooking Alaturka is the official partner of Imperial Travel in amazing, unforgettable culinary journeys. Our operations carry their brand quality and three decades of experience in every aspect. If you have enjoyed your time with us and are looking for ways of improving the rest of your trip either in Istanbul or anywhere else in Turkey, then Imperial Travel’s online brand Travel Booking Turkey is definitely the way to go. From day trips to fully tailor-made, multi-day all-inclusive Turkey tour packages; we can set up everything for you from scratch and with individual care. As always: “Your satisfaction, our crown.” https://www.travelbookingturkey.com/
