Start your foodie adventure with Istanbul's famous street food by visiting Kumkapi Balikcisi, a seafood restaurant located on the coast of the Marmara Sea. Enjoy fresh fish and delicious mezes while overlooking the stunning views.
After lunch, head to the Spice Bazaar to explore the market's colorful displays of spices, olives, and cheeses. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a visit to the Hafiz Mustafa 1864, a famous sweets shop that offers a wide selection of Turkish delight and baklava. End your day with a traditional Turkish dinner at Meze by Lemon Tree.
Start your morning by heading to Karakoy Gulluoglu Baklavicisi, a bakery shop located in Karakoy, where you can taste a wide variety of baklava and Turkish pastries.
After breakfast, walk to the Beyoglu district, one of Istanbul's most diverse and vibrant neighborhoods. Explore the area's colorful streets and alleys, and try some authentic Turkish coffee at Mandabatmaz. For lunch, head to Ciğeristanbul for a unique dining experience, where they serve only liver-based dishes.
In the evening, head to Arnavutkoy, a charming neighborhood located on the European shore of the Bosphorus. Dine at the Ciya Sofrasi Museum, known for its delicious Anatolian cuisine cooked by the Turkish celebrity chef, Musa Dagdeviren.
Start your day with a traditional Turkish breakfast at Namli Gurme, Café located in the Karaköy district. This cafe is famous for its selection of cheeses, jams, and cured meats.
After breakfast, head to Kadikoy, a cosmopolitan district on the Asian side of Istanbul, where you can experience a mixture of traditional Turkish and modern food scene. Taste the local's favorite street food, ciğer köfte (raw meatballs), or try some mezes, such as eggplants stuffed with almonds and raisins at Çiya Sofrası.
End your day with a fine dining experience at Alancha, a contemporary Anatolian cuisine restaurant that combines traditional ingredients and modern culinary techniques to create unique and mouth-watering dishes.
If you have extra time, you can visit some of the famous landmarks such as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque), the Hagia Sophia, the Topkapı Palace and the Grand Bazaar. On the other hand, if you have less time, you can consider visiting only the restaurants that interest you the most and skip the neighborhoods.