Kusadasi Walking & Turkish Food Tasting Small-Group Tour

Begin your small-group Kusadasi Walking & Food Tasting Tour at the historic Okuz Mehmet Pasa Kervansaray, located directly across from the Kusadasi Cruise Port exit gate. Your local foodie guide welcomes you with a light Turkish breakfast featuring simit, local cheese, olives, and freshly brewed Turkish tea—a relaxed and authentic start to your culinary journey.

Enjoy a guided walk through Kusadasi’s historic Kaleici district, once surrounded by city walls and shaped by its role as an important Aegean port. Along the way, visit key landmarks including Kaleici Mosque, remnants of the old fortifications, and traditional streets full of local life. As you explore, stop at carefully selected local venues to taste the best of Turkish cuisine: Handmade manti with garlic yogurt and butter sauce A tasting of regional Turkish cheeses Freshly sliced doner kebab, a classic of Turkish street food Aegean Seafood & Meze Tasting, including a variety of cold mezes and crispy Kalamar Tava (calamari) The experience ends on a sweet note with baklava and rich Turkish coffee, a tradition rooted in Ottoman hospitality. All food tastings and soft drinks are included. Alcoholic beverages are optional and available at extra cost.

During the walk, guests will also see a nearly 600-year-old historic Turkish hammam, offering insight into Ottoman bath culture and its role in daily social life from the past to the present. This cultural stop focuses on heritage and storytelling rather than spa use.