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Only in Izmir
From$125
6 hours
Max 7 people
Izmir, Turkey
About this activity
On our Izmir food tour we’ll explore the tangled roots of this Aegean city’s cuisine and culture, enjoying the friendly laid back environment of the markets near the agora and sampling a variety of dishes unique to this city.
Highlights
- Try Izmir's unique cuisine
- Market visit with tastings
- Explore the architectural beauty of old town Izmir
- Sample artisanal boyoz, helva, lokma, subye, pide and sogus
Full description
A wide range of Mediterranean influences reveal themselves in the cuisine of this sun-kissed Aegean port city, reflective of its rich history.
The day will begin with a breakfast of boyoz, a Sephardic savory pastry found only here, followed by a slice of history from a 3rd generation helva maker. We’ll visit a workshop where lokma is made and explore the crumbling architectural beauty of old town, to taste another local specialty, subye, a refreshing drink made from ground melon seeds. We’ll explore a residential area before eating our way through another market filled with local culinary institutions including a fine fish restaurant, a Bosnian-Turkish gastro-café, a pide bakery and one of the best lokantas in the country. We’ll also give its famous sögüs, poached sheep’s head, a try before finishing the day with a local traditional semolina dessert call sambali and a cup of Turkish coffee made from beans freshly ground the old-fashioned way, in a stone mortar.
The day will begin with a breakfast of boyoz, a Sephardic savory pastry found only here, followed by a slice of history from a 3rd generation helva maker. We’ll visit a workshop where lokma is made and explore the crumbling architectural beauty of old town, to taste another local specialty, subye, a refreshing drink made from ground melon seeds. We’ll explore a residential area before eating our way through another market filled with local culinary institutions including a fine fish restaurant, a Bosnian-Turkish gastro-café, a pide bakery and one of the best lokantas in the country. We’ll also give its famous sögüs, poached sheep’s head, a try before finishing the day with a local traditional semolina dessert call sambali and a cup of Turkish coffee made from beans freshly ground the old-fashioned way, in a stone mortar.
Included / Excluded
- Culinary Backstreets guide
- All food consumed on the walk – almost a dozen different edible specialties
- Guided tour through Izmir
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
Meeting point
Start Location
Etiler, Basmane Garı, Konak/İzmir, Türkiye
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; proficiency is recommended.
- Some stops may not be suitable for individuals with mobility impairments due to stairs and uneven terrain.
- The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather conditions.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the cobblestone streets.
- Bring a light jacket or sweater as evenings can be cool.
- Ensure you have a valid ID if you plan to participate in wine tasting.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
More than one week before the beginning of the activity: 90% Refund Less than one week before the beginning of the activity: 50% Refund Less than 72 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: No Refund