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Turkish Cuisine, Food, and History

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8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English

Overview

If you are interested in different cuisines and history, you are in the right tour. This tour is a combination of cuisine, food and history. While visiting the highlights of Istanbul, you will also learn about food culture in byzantine and ottoman period. You will get all information what people used to eat in Istanbul and what people’s daily lives were like in history. An interesting journey in the pages of history with food habits, daily culture and cooking history and a different experience than cooking classes.

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Parking Fees
  • Transfer from Hotel / To Hotel in Antalya City Center
  • Gratuities
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Our drivers will pick you up directly from your hotel to begin your tour.

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TopkapI Palace

You will get to tour a palace that served as the headquarters for Ottoman sultans in the 15th and 16th century.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Great Palace Mosaics Museum

Here you will get to look at great Byzantine mosaics that date back to the Great Palace of Constantinople.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Tekfur Sarayi

You will get the opportunity to see a late 13th century palace built as part of Constantinople.
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Balat

In the afternoon you will walk the narrow streets of Balat where a greek orthodox patriarchal church, the oldest synagogue in the city, and some old ottoman mosques are located almost next to each other. This is cultural heritage area as announced by UNESCO which symbolizes the coexistence of muslim, christian, and jewish communities in our city throughout history.
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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Turkish Cuisine, Food, and History?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Lunch
  • Parking Fees
  • Transfer from Hotel / To Hotel in Antalya City Center
  • Professional English Speaking Guide
  • Gratuities

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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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