Discover the authentic flavours of a traditional Turkish breakfast on a guided food experience in Istanbul. Taste four classic Turkish breakfast specialities and learn about the food culture and traditions behind them.

Your breakfast includes freshly prepared simit, traditional Turkish cheese, olives, and pastırma. Simit is Istanbul's famous sesame-crusted bread, while Turkish cheese and olives are essential parts of a traditional breakfast table. Pastırma, a cured and seasoned beef delicacy, adds one of the most distinctive flavours of Turkish cuisine to the experience.

During the tour, your local guide will introduce you to these traditional foods and explain their place in Turkish daily life and breakfast culture. You will have the opportunity to enjoy the flavours while discovering more about Istanbul's culinary traditions.

The experience also includes a visit to the historic Rüstem Paşa Mosque, one of Istanbul's notable Ottoman landmarks. Accompanied by your guide, explore the mosque and admire its remarkable Iznik tile decorations, which are among its most distinctive architectural features.

To complement your breakfast, enjoy two traditional Turkish drinks: ayran and şalgam. Ayran is a refreshing yogurt-based drink commonly served with Turkish food, while şalgam is a traditional fermented turnip drink with a distinctive savoury taste.

Combining authentic Turkish breakfast flavours, traditional drinks, Ottoman architecture, and local guidance, this experience offers a simple and enjoyable way to discover an authentic side of Istanbul.