Istanbul
7 hours
English
Culture, history & food tour
Overview
Escape the busy part of the city and explore the authentic Ottoman neighborhood along the shores of the Bosphorus, see the beautiful wooden architecture, feel the breezy neighborhood vibes and enjoy the quality local food and delicious local Turkish wine during this lifestyle & tasting tour in Istanbul!
The Ottoman Pearl tour will take you on a journey through the backstreets of a historic and upscale local neighborhood filled with beautiful buildings decorated with wooden carvings, will invite you to explore the shores of the Bosphorus from the local ferry, to take a walk through the historical park and relax under the shades by the hundred-year-old trees. It will also welcome you to taste and enjoy delicious local quality wine in the handpicked locations, among them – the courtyards of the imperial Ottoman palace.
This private lifestyle and tasting tour in Istanbul is private and can be easily adjusted to your wishes!
What's special about "Ottoman Pearl: A Lifestyle & Tasting Tour in Istanbul"
Enjoy the ferry ride along the Bosphorus with spectacular views and delicious Turkish tea
Escape the busy streets of Istanbul and explore an authentic Ottoman neighborhood away from the crowds
Savor the local flavors in authentic town cafes while enjoying local delicious tastings
Discover Turkish quality wines and enjoy local grape varieties handpicked by our gourmet experts
Visit the majestic and petite Ortakoy mosque
End the experience with a glass of local quality wine at the historical and stunning Ciragan Palace
What's included
About this experience
Istanbul is a majestic place, and its magic lies in the breathtaking location it is situated in. Many poets and writers talked about how grand and inspiring this city is, while strolling the shores of the Bosphorus. Despite the rapid growth, many neighborhoods still hold the nostalgic and romantic aura, and we invite you to experience just that.
Wooden architecture, detailed carvings, breezy ferry ride, and quiet streets will tell you stories of how this city is developing, how its people live, where they dine, and what local snacks remain the most loved over generations. This experience is a fusion of historical, food and lifestyle tour. Here you will explore the backstreets of the beautiful local neighborhood and escape the busy crowds of the city.
The district is known for its cozy cafes and authentic restaurants that have been serving delicious local foods for generations. The most favored by the locals is the authentic seafood place, it would be a crime to miss out on their flavorful and fresh dishes!
And the journey does not stop there! During this lifestyle and tasting tour in Istanbul, we will try a very special local way of traveling – local Bosphorus ferries – we will reach a different part of the city with a beautiful historic, tiny, and charming mosque at the shores of the Bosphorus and a green centuries-old park. Our final stop is at the imperial Ottoman palace dating back to the 19th century. In the courtyards of the palace, we will enjoy one last glass of local wine selected just for you!
We hope you will be inspired by an alternative and charming part of the city! This lifestyle and tasting tour in Istanbul is private so can be easily adjusted to your wishes.
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