Overview
Curious about Bodrum’s food culture? Would you like to experience local, hidden stores, visit local neighbourhoods and interact with friendly Bodrum artisans?
Experience the best of Turkish tradition, creativity and cuisine like a local! Follow me through the narrow streets, smell the heady scent of blooming bougainvillea in the air
Experience Turkish Delicious Cuisine:
We explore Bodrum’s street food culture & taste wide variety of local handmade food & drinks (Average 15 tastings.You will not leave hungry)
Explore Local Style & Artisanship:
Discover stores for handmade crafts such as Ottoman peştemal, block-prints & others
See Bodrum houses where families have lived for generations
I will share the local stories & helpful tips
For private bookings:Visit localstorybodrum
ATTENTION
We meet in one location with everyone. The location varies depending on the start time. Both are central, easy to find. (please check ‘Meeting and Pickup’)
*For dietary options: See 'Additional Info'
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Lunch
Carbonated beverages
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
ATTENTION!!
This meeting point is for 4 pm and 5 pm bookings.
Directions: In front of Öz Market (near the Bodrum City Hall Building)
Adress: Çarşı, Bodrum/Muğla
End point
for 4 pm and 5 pm bookings.
Good to know
We also offer PRIVATE BOAT TOURS. Email us for more information.
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ATTENTION: WE MEET IN ONE LOCATION WITH EVERYONE. THE LOCATION VARIES DEPENDING ON THE START TIME OF OUR TOUR.
PLEASE FIND YOUR CORRECT MEETING POINT BELOW.
MEETING LOCATION FOR 12:30 PM AND 1:30 PM TOURS:
In front of Platinum Hotel
Adress: Kumbahçe, Cumhuriyet Cd. No:127 Bodrum/Muğla
See directions in Google Maps:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZkawBAC5yyHath7x5
MEETING LOCATION FOR 4 PM AND 5 PM TOURS:
In front of Öz Market (near the Bodrum City Hall Building)
Adress: Öz Market Çarşı, Bodrum/Muğla
See directions in Google Maps:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/osZEkujZnVpSMQ736
*Both locations are central and easy to find.
For cruisers: It is 10-15 minutes’ walk and 5 minutes by cab from the port.
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Additional Info: Local carpet and rug store appointments are by reservation only. This is a privately owned, famous store so the prices are lower and they ship for free. Please email us right after your booking if you would like to shop Turkish rugs or carpets and we can confirm availability. Serious inquiries only as this is an individual owner.
What to expect
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Bodrum City
1 hour
Stroll Through Bodrum Bazaar Like a Local!: Browsing the diverse stalls of Bodrum Bazaar, discover specialty stores for products including peştemal (towels used in Ottoman Hammam), wood block-printed scarves, handmade silver, and jewelry and leather bags made in Bodrum. You’ll also find a fine range of textiles, arts, and crafts to perhaps buy for yourself or loved ones back home. We’ll visit the atelier of an expert Turkish carpet- and rug-maker with 50 years’ experience, and learn why his locally made carpets and rugs make their way right around the world! Here, perhaps pick up a souvenir of your travels for your own home. All the stores and boutiques we visit on the tour are owned and run by local families, which offers unique insight into Bodrum’s culture and society.
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Bodrum City
30 min
Explore the Worlds of Turkish Art, Artisanship, and Local Style: Delve into the creative side of Bodrum among lesser-known venues and cultural centers set away from the tourist trail, and admire beautiful artworks from the wide variety of local artists on display. In a Turkish designer’s store nestled among the side-streets, browse garments featuring Oriental and European styles, and see how traditional Turkish design has influenced global fashions.
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Bodrum City
30 min
Experience Bodrum Through its Delicious Cuisine: Bodrum’s cuisine features fresh seafood and traditional recipes handed down through the generations, and no visit is complete without a few tastings! As we explore, you’ll learn the role Bodrum’s home-made street food plays in the town’s local culture. We’ll stop four or so times along the way to sample delicious street food such as baklava (layered filo pastry filled with nuts, and sweetened with syrup or honey), Bodrum special doner (a delicious kebab with marinated seasonal vegetables and Bodrum’s secret sauce), and midye tava (crispy mussel snacks on a stick. With local fisherman bringing in new hauls of fresh seafood every day, you’re spoiled for choice! We’ll sample traditional baked goods at a local patisserie dating back to 1876, and savor a steaming cup of Turkish tea or coffee. And of course, the highest quality Turkish Delight also features on our home-made and hand-made tasting menu.
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Bodrum City
30 min
Your Host Shares Hints and Tips to Enjoy the Best of Bodrum: Along the way we’ll visit local neighbourhoods, and see traditional Bodrum houses where families have lived for generations. Listen as your host shares local stories, and hear helpful tips to make the most of your time in beautiful Bodrum.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Istanbul).
Additional Information
- DIETARY RESTRICTIONS FOR PUBLIC EXPERIENCES: Please tell us of your dietary restrictions when ordering at the stops. Pescatarians and Vegetarians: You are welcome to sample our local cuisine, if you are flexible on where we stop for tastings. Vegans: You are welcome to sample our local cuisine, if you are flexible on tasting only local drinks and only at selected stops. *** The food points are selected according to the world health organisation standards. It’s your responsibility to know of any allergies you may have, and to check the ingredients of the food if you have any concerns. DIETARY RESTRICTIONS FOR PRIVATE EXPERIENCES: We will tailor the tastings to your preferences. Please visit localstorybodrum.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Discover Cuisine Crafts & Stories-Food Experience Like a Local
Can I cancel Discover Cuisine Crafts & Stories-Food Experience Like a Local for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours 30 min.
Where does it start?
ATTENTION!! This meeting point is for 4 pm and 5 pm bookings. Directions: In front of Öz Market (near the Bodrum City Hall Building) Adress: Çarşı, Bodrum/Muğla
What's included?
- Lunch
- Carbonated beverages
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Turkish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Local Story Bodrum
