Turkish Coffee Experience (Cooking, Tasting) Afternoon Tour

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More than just a “coffee” if it’s Turkish one. It has a lot in it such as hospitality, friendship, faith, a good company for ages. The serving and drinking of coffee have had a profound effect on betrothal and gender customs, political and social interaction, prayer, and hospitality traditions throughout the centuries!,

- Thanks to this tour and a coffee-making class in Istanbul you’ll discover traditional techniques to make a perfect cup of Turkish coffee.

- Alongside your professional guide, enjoy learning the craft of coffee production at a shop, plus sit in a delicious coffee at a few local establishments.

-Continue your java journey at a spice bazaar, where you will uncover the Ottoman secrets to store coffee and visit several of Istanbul's favorite coffee joints.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Istanbul Walks, Kucuk Ayasofya Mah. Sifahamami Sok. No:1 Kat:1 Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

Coffee is national drink of Turkey that has a long historical tradition. Its story began in Egypt, where the Ottomans brought the first coffee beans to Istanbul in 1519. The first coffee shops were open some 30 years later in Eminonu district. There were prohibition decrees by some Ottoman Sultans. Our tour begins with “Coffee Route” – where we will have coffee tasting in these historical venues. Tiny streets, historical walkways, intriguing old bazaars, Ottoman coffee storages. On route, we will visit Haci Bekir, Confectioner, specialized in traditional sweets such as Turkish delight, hard candy. Tour finishes with a Turkish coffee making course where participants will get certificate at the end, and a guide that will exhilarate the past and make your day valuable is the event of this day.



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 01:30 PM
Duration: 180 To 240 Minutes
Start location: German Fountain, Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Traveler pickup is offered
Centarally Located Istanbul European Side hotels

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Professional guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (Hotels on the European side of Istanbul only)
• Turkish Coffee

Not Included

• Gratuities

Facilities