The 10 Best Food & Drink in Beyoglu, Turkey

Discover Istanbul & Turkey with Serif Yenen "All travellers are tourists but not all tourists can be travellers. To be a traveler you need to go beyond the regular, mix with locals and immerse into the local culture." I am a tour guide, writer, lecturer and advisor on Turkish travel. As a guide, I have a field experience of more than 25 years. On my tours, in addition to doing the highlights, I like to wander off-the-beaten paths, add local experiences, go through the back streets of the city meeting local people with spontaneous detours, use public transportation and try various street food. I was also asked to give guiding services to VIPs like celebrities and business people, among whom are Pope Benedict XVI, Oprah Winfrey, Dr. George Friedman, Matt Lauer and Lester Holt (Today Show), etc. I have quite a few times delivered lectures about Turkey and Turkish culture at the Smithsonian Institute, Boston University, Penn Museum, etc. If you are coming to my town (Istanbul), Turkey, I can provide tons of insider information. I wrote many guidebooks and made films on Istanbul and Turkey including Quick Guide Istanbul, Turkish Odyssey and Istanbul Unveiled. They are available at Amazon. I can also arrange special interest tours with specialist associates. Among these tours are Jewish Heritage with Synagogue visits, Modern Art, Traditional Arts, Photography, Music, Shopping and Culinary/Gourmet (local delicacies) Tours, City Walks, Street Food, Public Transportation, Tours with Children, etc. My associates and I are looking forward to hearing from you.

Half Day Classic Turkish Cooking Courses(including a culinary walk through one of the old and popular bazaars of Istanbul).During the workshop we learn how to cook 5 different dishes and eat them together with beverages, tea and Turkish coffee.Food means life, that's why the workshop contains information about many different aspects of the Turkish culture.

These Walks are for those who want to taste the best dishes of the Ottoman cuisine, shop without a worry in the Grand Bazaar and learn about the alternative 'minority' history of old Istanbul.

Cooking classes introducing Turkey's regional and historic cuisines: Royal Ottoman and Authentic Anatolian. Instructed in English, German.

C.I.P Cultural Interactions Point is a cultural center for visitors of Istanbul. People from various countries can get to know and understand the Turkish culture by cross-cultural interactions at the C.I.P. Visitors can immerse into the Turkish local culture with workshops, lectures, courses, presentations, cooking classes and interactions offered at the C.I.P. At the C.I.P, there is always an activity everyday. You can also ask for your own private workshops. The C.I.P is located in the city center near Taksim Square. At C.I.P, experiencing Turkish cultural heritage is possible through a wide variety of activities such as workshops of Turkish art of marbling, calligraphy, illumination, miniature painting, making and playing the Sufi music instrument ney (end-blown flute), book binding, traditional archery-arrow decorating, belly dancing classes, cooking classes and whirling dance trials and Q&As with whirling dervishes, coffee cup reading classes, etc.

Hello :)) I am a professional tour guide, running private and customized tours throughout Anatolia which is currently Turkey. Come and join my tours which are the best way to discover in all aspects, with its culture, history and lifestyle...

Experience the true vibe of Istanbul by joining us on a foodie walk in the city that spreads across the historical city center and through Istanbul’s vibrant neighboring districts.

Learn to Cook Istanbul is the leading Turkish food and wine workshop in Istanbul. Our goal is to teach everybody interested in Turkish cuisine and beverages some of the iconic dishes of the Turkish kitchen as well as an introduction to Turkish wine and rakı. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

The Lord Wine&Dine is located heart of the istiklal street.

Istanbul Urban Adventures offers unique and authentic day tours around Istanbul. They range from 2 hour to 1 day adventures and uncover back streets, hidden gems, and fascinating sights. Step into the lives of locals, find out what makes the city tick, and get acquainted with the local food, culture, and traditions of Istanbul. A local expert guide will provide the knowledge and lead you through a fantastic urban experience.