Question 1

What are the best dishes to try in Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

1. Lahmacun: It is one of the best dishes of Istanbul which is made with the use of a wide variety of ingredients. This tasty dish is topped with meat, sauce, parsley and pepper on a crispy bread which is specially made in a wood fired oven. 2. Halka Tatlısı: It is a ring-shaped dessert which you can easily find in almost every street of Istanbul. This popular confection which is actually very crunchy is a deep-fried dough dipped into super sweet syrup. If you are exhausted after the food tour in Istanbul, this delicious item will set your energy high up again to continue. 3.Sis Kebab: This is one of the top dishes to try in Istanbul for non vegetarians in which pieces of meat are tucked into sticks and are further grilled. 4. Maraş Dövme Dondurması: Ice Cream is called Dondurmas in Turkish which is believed to have originated from Maras city and that's how it got its name. It is the world famous ice-cream which is known for its hard texture and its resistance to melting.

Question 2

What is the best time to visit Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

March to May and September to November can be considered to be the best time to visit Istanbul as these are the months when the city attracts less crowd. Along with the cool and pleasant weather, the room rents and travelling cost is also less due to the off season, making it a great time to visit without burdening you.

Question 3

Where is the best street food in Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Some of the best street foods to try while doing food tour in Istanbul is halka tatlisi, Balık ekmek( a grilled fish sandwich), Wet Burger, İçli Köfte, Börek (baked filled pastry), Dürüm and many more.

Question 4

What activities can we do in this food tour in Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

1. Enjoy delicacies: The food tour is incomplete without actually trying the authentic local delicacies of Istanbul. Try some exotic street foods like Pide, Simit, Lahmacun, Cig Kofte, Balık ekmek and more. On your tour, you will also get the chance to enjoy famous Turkish coffee with bread rolls while visiting a Kiraathane.2. Dance at live music: After you are done with dining, you will get the chance to attend a live music performance inside Meyhane, a Turkish bar. You can also taste some exotic Turkish alcoholic drinks and dance to the traditional music by great musicians. 3. Learn about Turkish Culture: The food tour in Istanbul also gives you the opportunity to learn about history, culture and origin of different cuisines through local food vendors. Along your way, you will find many offbeat places which you won’t go otherwise and their interesting stories from your guide.

Question 5

What are the Turkish food tour experience operating hours?

Accepted Answer

The Turkish food tour begins as you are picked up from your hotel in Istanbul in the late evening at about 06:30 PM to 07:00 PM. Next, you will process to the bakery and coffee house. Have dinner at about 08:30 PM and head to the Turkish Bar for some Turkish alcoholic beverages and live music. Your tour ends as you are dropped back at your hotel at about 11:00 PM.

Question 6

Why is the Food tour in Istanbul so famous?

Accepted Answer

Food is the essence of a culture, you can actually know many things about a place through its food which is why people around the world are very interested in taking the food tour in Istanbul. Moreover, Istanbul is the only city where you can taste the delicacies of two continents, Asia and Europe in one place. The food tour will take you to the offbeat places and will give you information about things which you would not know otherwise.

Question 7

What is Turkey's national food?

Accepted Answer

The national food of Turkey is Doner Kebap which is a kind of unique Turkey Kebaps commonly prepared by grilling and roasting the meats on rotisserie or spit. The dish is either served in a flatbread sandwich or over rice.

Question 8

What is included in the Turkish Food tour Experience in Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

The Turkish Food Tour includes a guided 4-hour tour at some of the best restaurants in which you can relish some delectable Turkish food and eat like an authentic Turkish. Tea/coffee and dinner is inclusive of the tour as well. At the end of the tour, you get to enjoy and dance to live music performed by talented local musicians at a Turkish bar. To make the tour even better, pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Turkey are also included in the cost of the tour.

Question 9

Is the guide Included?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a local guide is included in the Turkish Food Tour Experience. The guide is a local professional guide who will make you learn about Turkish Food and experience eating like a true Turkish. The guide is fluent in English and knowledgeable, making your tour interesting with exciting stories and tales about the surroundings and the cuisine.

Question 10

Which are the best places to visit in Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

1. Dolmabahce Palace: This place will dazzle you with its beauty which is majorly ornamented with gold and expensive gemstones. This imperial villa was originally made of wood in earlier times and was later rebuilt in the mid 1800s. Some of the most luxurious rooms in the palace are Medhal (Main Entrance) Hall, Red room, Sufera Hall, Blue Hall, Zulvecheyn Hall, The Library, Secretariat's Room and The Atatürk's room.2. Bosphorus Strait: Experience the vibrant ocean and waterways of Bosphorous along with exploring iconic monuments like Rumeli Fortress, Dolmabahce Palace and Ciragan Palace from the cruise. 3. Blue Mosque: Famous for its architecture, the Blue Mosque which is also known as Sultan Ahmed Mosque is one of the most visited places in Istanbul. It is the first great imperial mosque to be built in the Ottoman era in forty years. The interior of the mosque is filled with Blue tiles and stained glass windows whereas the exterior has a porch, lush greenery, water fountain and landscape arts. It is also the first of two mosques in Turkey to have 6 minarets which are in the shape of flutes. 4. Hagia Sophia: This site from the Byzantine Era has a rich history behind it which is apparent with first being a cathedral, then a mosque and now, a museum. This exhibition hall houses some notable elements like the wishing column, marble elements and lodge of the empress which attracts tourists from all around the world. Hagia Sophia exhibits some of the antique mosaics and coverings that you must not miss when visiting.

Question 11

Which are the some of the best Istanbul attraction tickets that we can book at Thrillophilia?

Accepted Answer

Here is the list of best Istanbul attraction tickets that we can book at Thrillophilia:7 Hour Pub Crawl in IstanbulDolmabahce PalaceTopkapi PalaceTurkish Dance Show at Hodjapasha Cultural CentreMadame Tussauds & SEA LIFE Combo