The cuisine of Istanbul tells stories of markets, neighborhoods, street food, family tables, and influences that have arrived from different routes. In this episode, we explore popular flavors and their connection to everyday life.

To discover Kadıköy and the more local side of the city's cuisine:

• https://www.viator.com/tours/Istanbul/Kadikoy-Istanbul-Morning-Food-Tour/d585-7812P71?pid=P00264242&mcid=42383&medium=link

To experience the flavors of Istanbul in an evening setting, between local cuisine and rooftops:

• https://www.viator.com/tours/Istanbul/Turkish-Food-Night-and-Rooftop-Experience/d585-187026P2?pid=P00264242&mcid=42383&medium=link

To get closer to home cooking and local hospitality:

• https://www.viator.com/tours/Istanbul/Hasans-Home-Experience/d585-5497384P2?pid=P00264242&mcid=42383&medium=link

The hammam is one of the most important rituals of Ottoman culture: hygiene, socialization, architecture, and body care. In this episode, we discover the historical significance of the Turkish bath in the daily life of Istanbul.

To experience the ritual of the hammam with Turkish bath, massages, swimming pool, and sauna:

• https://www.viator.com/tours/Istanbul/Private-Turkish-Bath-Tradition-Massages-Swimming-Pool-and-Sauna/d585-444064P1?pid=P00264242&mcid=42383&medium=link

To enter a historical hammam, with a more direct connection to the urban tradition of the city:

• https://www.viator.com/tours/Istanbul/Istanbul-Gedikpasa-Historical-Hammam-with-Privacy-Option/d585-5518322P1?pid=P00264242&mcid=42383&medium=link

Ottoman craftsmanship tells of an Istanbul made of colored glass, light, geometric patterns, and scents. In this episode, we discover how decoration and everyday objects have shaped the atmosphere of homes, workshops, cafés, and palaces.

To try creating a Turkish mosaic lamp and closely understand the work of colored glass:

• https://www.viator.com/tours/Istanbul/Turkish-Mosaic-Lamp-Workshop/d585-373252P2?pid=P00264242&mcid=42383&medium=link

Another workshop dedicated to mosaics, composition, and light:

• https://www.viator.com/tours/Istanbul/Turkish-Mosaic-Lamp-Workshop/d585-404096P2?pid=P00264242&mcid=42383&medium=link

To explore Istanbul through scents, among spices, essences, and sensory memory:

• https://www.viator.com/tours/Istanbul/Istanbul-Perfume-Making-Workshop/d585-373252P4?pid=P00264242&mcid=42383&medium=link