There's no hotel pick up but worry less, just get to Sultanahmet tram station via taxi or tram, and meet a local guide who will take care of you for the rest of the tour. The tour starts with a ferry crossing across the Bosphorus Strait, on the Asian side of Istanbul, with a stroll around the Kadikoy neighborhood visiting local markets and streets lined with various shops. If you love seafood, you must go to the fish market and try the famous mussels stuffed with rice and spices!
After a break at a nearby café, follow your guide to a restaurant that specializes in traditional food from southeast Turkey. Stomach full, head back to the ferry, enjoying the panorama of Istanbul Bosphorus as the sun sets. After all these hearty meals, you will crave something sweet, so we will head to a 300-year-old madrasah that has been converted to a café to sample Turkish desserts. Finally, you will get to relax while enjoying the fruity flavors of an authentic nargile (water pipe) with a cup of Turkish traditional tea or coffee.
The tour includes an English-speaking local guide, transportation by public trams, Bosporus ferry crossing, entree, main course, dessert, drinks, and water pipe.

NOTE: The tour starts and ends at the Sultanahmet tram station. Please mention any dietary requirements (e.g. vegetarian) in advance. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available.