A Gourmet EXPERT WALKING TOUR of the World Famous ISTANBUL SPICE BAZAAR

With huge thanks to the FABULOUS Leyla of Cooking Alaturka.
This tour was one of the highlights of our trip because she pointed out so many things that only a local expert would know and knew so many of the incredible bazaar traders. It was a truly fascinating experience.
If you would like to do a gourmet walking tour too when you visit Istanbul please contact the amazing and so friendly www.cookingalaturka.com.
They not only do amazing food tours but also cookery classes too and they are a wonderful restaurant as well. They are based in the historic Sultanhamet district. You can follow them too on Instagram @cookingalaturka

[@lizawest859]

Thank you Oliver and Stephanie, this episode is so very rich and full of history. Leyla, your guide and gourmet historian, was the best to show us the many Turkish sweets, and daily spices and herbs used in Turkish cuisine. How interesting learning about the caravan inns, first-roasted coffee, and so many more very interesting things that Istanbul has to offer. Thank you, again.

[@NatiHerron]

What a fantastic gourmand episode! Leyla is so passionate! Thank you Stephanie and Ollie for taking us on this adventure 💕

[@mynamename5172]

Leyla needs her own food show!

[@rose-marie7351]

WOW! This looks like heaven! I would want to buy everything in there! The lady was so knowledgeable, enthusiastic, energetic and beautiful! What a great tour!!! I learn so much and wish I could taste all the delicious food, taste the tea and spices, smells the perfume and soaps, buy many beautiful lamps, dishes and chess set! 🤩🤩🤩

[@carolehanrahan]

What an amazing woman! She holds so much information and she has so much energy and zest for life. I am loving this series. It is beautifully filmed and so informative. I wish I could jump on a plane and travel to these amazing places but since I can't I will continue to watch Travels With My Friend.

[@kathyevans2968]

I’m feeling like my eyes have been opened to new places in ways I never knew very little about. Thank you so much for taking us to these places. Your guide was an absolute gem. She was matched your enthusiasm and interest, with her knowledge and pride in her city.

[@jfs59nj]

This was everything. I could have watched for hours. Layla was charming.

[@cwatson3495]

Your guide was so CUTE! Her smile and personality was the best ever! I would love to have a tour with her. She was knowledgeable and friendly.

[@stellapantidis9733]

I was thinking the same! Can I have her as my guide when I visit Istanbul!?

[@christinaleung7531]

TEA, Leyla, etymology, history, culture, friends - so many delights !

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

An incomparable video. i love the images of Istanbul in the winter snow. Wonderful! Thank you so much for another epic and magnificent video!

[@RuthellenHerzberg]

Ollie does such a professional job filming and editing. Always educational, too.

[@a_highland_life]

What an interesting and enigmatic woman, sometimes when people are informing you it can get a bit boring but definitely not with her…I found the whole thing fascinating.

[@angieflynn5354]

That lady is a wonder the information she has given has been fantastic so interesting what a wonderful place

[@Tea-nOpals]

OMG! The bowls, the plates, those glass lanterns and Turkish Delight! I would love to visit Turkiye and wonder through the markets drinking tea and finding exotic treasure. Absolutely beautiful!

[@claudetteduplessis4345]

Layla! Best guide ever! So nice to see you❤

[@lynnralph8373]

I wish my Mum was still alive, she would have enjoyed this video very much. She loved Turkey and visited there many times.

[@ritasengupta9611]

Absolutely fascintating. The history, traditions, the variety - there is so much to Turkey, Istanbul than I ever knew. The bazaar had me salivating. This is just the kind of vlog I love. Thank you Ollie and Stephanie for being so enthusiastic and open to different cultures and experiences. How lucky to have the perfect guide. So informative and entertaining. Loved all the back stories. This was one of my favourites.

[@lcg5790]

I love Istanbul and I love your guide! What a delight she is.

[@beiderbecke1927]

Istanbul in the snow, - though not very pleasant for you - is, visually, sheer magic. My dinner of scrambled eggs and bacon faded as I watched all the glorious food and spices on display. Your guide is a marvel, and Istanbul is now high on my list of dream destinations. Thank-you, both, for an enlightening and appetite stimulating adventure!

[@EmilyBoltz]

This is a place I didn’t know I needed to see until I saw this. It is incredible.

[@margamoons-filip5205]

😂

[@breakfastattiffanys741]

Oh my gosh I would book a flight just to taste the blueberry, beetroot marinated and grilled olives.

[@lcrawford5300]

I've always wanted to go to Istanbul but am not sure when I will get to. How wonderful that you take the time to travel to these wonderful places and give us a very real sense of what it is like to be there. Just fabulous! Thank you! x

[@robertpina99]

Why hasn't a network picked up this program and paid you millions already for the privilege of showing it world wide?

[@judithmccartney1045]

Totally agree. This Chanel has inspired me to travel to the places they’ve visited. They are simply incredible ambassadors. Cant understand why they haven’t been ‘snapped up” by each country they visit!

[@carolmccorry3053]

I agree 100%

[@amandalevy1227]

Agree totally! I've loved the vlogs, and learned so much. Thank you Stephanie and Ollie. Utterly charming. 😘

[@yureituesday]

Proof there’s nothing good on TV anymore

[@EmilyBoltz]

Well said!!!

[@WendyInCollingwood]

👏👏👏 Excellent ❤ Delightful Turkish Host Lady Was An Energetic, Encyclopaedia Of Interesting Knowledge 🌟 Thank You 💫

[@lisac1110]

Everyone of.your travels is so informative but also very enertaining you feel like you are there with you special watching it on a fairly big tv lol ❤❤🎉😊😊😊🎉

[@anibrito4553]

What a wonderful tour and guide! Thank you Stephanie and Ollie.

[@tydanum]

Excellent, how interesting, never realised how beautiful it is in Istanbul, thank you. 👏🏻👏🏻🇬🇧

[@michelem4566]

VERY interesting!! Makes me want to visit Istanbul! So many amazing and unique flavours! Thanks for sharing with us, Stephanie & Oliver...xo from Montreal

[@jacquelynhollinger4006]

Oh my goodness! ! I did not want this to end..Lovely Thank you Stephanie and Oliver..

[@albertpeckham8708]

I remember the odors of the place and It's still there 40+ years later. It is a remarkable scene!

[@susankolpack7044]

Excellent tour of Istanbul. This tour guide is a keeper. Thank you.😊

[@tinacarrol6702]

Fabulous love Turkish Food. One of My Favourites. Went here in The 70s Stopped off on a Cruise, Lovely To Hear all The Turkish Traditions. 😊

[@margaretglaser6227]

unbelievable beautiful

[@jacquelyncorbin8116]

Amazing. How did you not load up your baskets?

[@carolinevercoe9524]

I love that lady showing you around , she was brilliant

[@figencebe9287]

10 cups ? no way … what about 20 Turkish tea glasses … Turks drink tea all day … (I am Turkish origin) Even I’ve learned several things from Leyla … thank you Stephanie & Oliver ❤️❤️

[@adinamaddox5993]

Thank you for not cutting this video short. I really felt as if, I was there with you both. If only there was smell- a- vision. Great video!!

[@barbmundell8147]

Wonderful! I would need an extra suitcase for all the goodies I would buy 😃

[@lindagage7315]

Just so beautiful!!

[@lindagage7315]

What a market

[@T.Account.356]

wow Leyla - very generous in sharing all that interesting info!

[@daphneerler8496]

Greetings my favourite Travellers 🙂Once again thank you for a most fascinating short tour of enchanting Istanbul - a city steeped in Middle Eastern culture and traditions of times gone by . I also loved your guide and her charming easy manner in giving us a short fact-filled history tutorial . While it is easy to thank you for these delightful vlogs, I sincerely do appreciate the hard work, tremendous effort of travelling and last, but not least, the loving support of your partners. Stay healthy and safe travels always.

[@shelaghcornwell9359]

Loved,loved this vlog you are great travellers what a feast for the eyes, makes me want to to go to Istanbul and try all that lush food ,no idea it existed thanks a million for taking us along.

[@lorky24]

What a fascinating tour with you all and Leyla. Her stories and background knowledge were fascinating.

[@noellestanton1524]

Excellent tour and guide.

[@jaxstorey6734]

Gosh, it's such an abundant and friendly place! What a culture! One day I hope to go there as well. 🕌 I loved your guide, Leyla! What a find. Thank you so much for sharing all of this with us so that we too learn what's out there in our big beautiful world. 🌏 Love, Jacqueline from New Zealand

[@karenbaker3801]

So interesting Stephanie and Ollie, wonderful tour guide. Loving your series. Many thanks 😊❤️

[@lilkirsche]

That was absolutely amazing and SO INTERESTING!! Layla is an amazing guide. So energetic and friendly and a very good story teller. Love how we get to know Istanbul so well from you guys. I've never been there but really want to go now. 😊

[@Sophia-zk3tw]

Bravo yet another great one

[@albanasser3879]

Travel with my friends is a travel to culture, art and beauty,thank you ❤️👍

[@sandralindberg8548]

Love your guide 🙏🏻

[@julieclark9173]

Leyla is a wonderful guide! Knowledgeable, and fun!

[@hollykeller1545]

So exotic and exciting and tasty ! I would like to try some grilled olives❣️

[@kellyhawes5862]

Wow. I loved it. I loved it. I loved it.❤

[@missmaleficent3180]

What a beautiful episode of your travels 😍 Thank you for sharing this with us ❤️ Beautiful Istanbul. Ollie , Stephany and Leyla thank you

[@dennispatrick4999]

Persian Cavier + all the accoutrements and Cold, cold vodka is heaven. And/or Champagne.

[@aliciathom9633]

Wonderful episode! I live in Turkey and Istanbul is one of my favorite cities! Leyla was a great guide and so many interesting stories! Çök teşekkürler 🙏🏻

[@zeenatbaer138]

What a magical place ❤

[@lenystipene60]

...& your guide, wonderful. Knowledgeable, lovely personality & beautiful. 💖🙏

[@123uschie]

Wow !Thank you for the adventure of the walk through the Turkish Markets.Fabulous!

[@andreacatzel8259]

Brilliant! Just brilliant! Every shot….all the marvellous historical knowledge….Leyla’s energy and delivery…bursting with love for her culture! What a treat! Was very concerned for you, Stephanie in your gorgeous, but I don’t think warm enough, coat! It’s clear that Philip wasn’t with you, to make sure you wrapped up warmly enough! 😂warmth over elegance! This was fabulous! Someone suggested BBC get you to do travel programmes…..couldn’t agree more! Love to you ❤

[@edwardulrich1515]

Fabulous episode with Leyla as your culinary guide. What are the legal means to ship spices, teas, food, etc, to the USA?

[@birdyolsen749]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful video. Your guide Leyla is fantastic! I think its wonderful that you were able to experience the food in its basic form and from what/where it derives from. ❤

[@veronicarunge2241]

What an incredible time you share with us - as I have said before I have to watch these vlogs twice there is so much to see. Thank you from Australia.

[@jenniferlittlechild5839]

What a wonderful episode! I love Turkish food so much, & love exploring the Turkish restaurants & shops in the suburbs here in Melbourne Australia. I’ve never tried true Turkish pomegranate tea, so Googled it, & found where to buy it here. I think this is the first time I’ve seen anyone show Istanbul in the snow, it looked to beautiful but also very cold, those charcoal fires out in the streets would be very welcoming .. and wow, that ice-cream seller, what a show … hilarious!😄

[@wandacasper5612]

Awesome. Thanks for taking us along😊

[@juliefuggle314]

WHAT A NICE LADY AND SO IMFORMATIVE GOOD ONE TONIGHT

[@gigisielaff]

i am kinda confused. Why the switch to Wednesday from Tuesday and why is Camilla’s premiere no longer scheduled? Aaagh. Someone please ‘splain to me. I missed something… At any rate, I am watching this new vlog immediately! ❤

[@janetmackinnon3411]

What an excellent guide!

[@Robert-xy4gi]

Really really enjoyed this adventure. It’s on my bucket list.

[@katharinavanasten]

That was fascinating.....

[@jillbainbridge6747]

Fantastic experience to watch from my armchair. Well done!

[@am100ish]

That was amazing! Thank you! ❤

[@serenarowe646]

Thank you! Fascinating!

[@beautyallaroundme724]

What a great tour. Leyla was an excellent tour guide. Wish I could have tasted everything.

[@susangillespie7226]

Such a full on education and so fun. And informative

[@debtheguest3109]

The lamps, bowls and plates were so colorful and beautiful. I would love to taste all the spices. Thank you for taking us along, this was a fantastic trip. Your guide made this oh so interesting.

[@hepzib928]

I loved having a local expert showing you around!

[@IRSA1]

Just wonderful !

[@toddmurphy523]

Your host has rapid fire intelligence....!! Wonderful...! Thank you, S & O.....!!!!

[@w.k.perriam6668]

Best one yet, absolutely superb! Thank you Stephanie and Ollie!

[@catherineevanoffour1230]

I REALLY loved this one!

[@birgittvanwijk9646]

Dear Stephanie and Ollie, this was amazing! You really took us long on a fascinating journey! If you want to learn more of the Silk Road, there is a wonderful Silk Road mini series from 2019. The presenter is Alfred de Montesquiou. It is as riveting as this episode! Looking forward to more adventures with you!

[@stephaniedavis6531]

Was that Silk Road series on KZbin? PBS?

[@pandgb]

Fabulous

[@josephinedavidson5968]

As ever absolutely fascinating and what an amazing woman , you two together are simply the very best and now the three of you are even better ! i could watch and listen for hours ! My god so much information ! The Market, The food, The spices, and oh the People ! Vibrant, friendly, colours and atmosphere, oh I want to go there ! Together you two together 😅could run the Tourist Industry for any country you choose, Stephanie listen to what that kind gentle soul said to you, your Mama would so agree with him, prayers for Percy x

[@maryinsky]

Excellent pacing and closeups of the decorative goods. Making choices wouldn’t have been easy!

[@faeryvixenetc]

Leyla is fantastic! I love going on your travels with you🤗💗🦊 Turkey is close to my heart - Merhaba! My mouth was watering the whooole time!

[@lisamarutz9772]

This entire vlog was an incredible delight 🥰

[@stephaniedavis6531]

Would you call it a Turkish Delight?? :-)

[@luluandmeow]

Roast chestnuts are my favourite food! And I love the idea of healthy dried veggies you can stuff with couscous, rice, etc. I love Turkish food, I first tried it in Berlin. Magical to see Istanbul in the snow. Thank you Ollie, Stephanie and lovely Leila

[@ehpeachylove]

Layla was amazing to listen to about everything Turkish. So interest on food and history. The market so vibrant in color not just in spices but dishes as well. Loved info on Teas, coffees, the drying of foods to get ready for winter. I was amazed by every new item shared. Thank you Oliver and Stephanie for a beautiful journey to Istanbul. So enjoying this channel ❤❤❤

[@peter_bazinet]

This makes me want to visit Istanbul.

[@beckyo489]

Fabulous video. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@happycamper4328]

Please, everyone that’s watching, please subscribe so they can keep this wonderful channel going! I’ve just finished watching all the videos and have learned more and had more of a desire to travel than ever before when watching travel shows! Absolutely wonderful! I love how they approach the points of interest and get a local expert to immerse them and us in the experience ❤

[@janeyling]

I love love love Turkey delights.

[@MoNaBookworm]

You two have opened my eyes to the wonders of Turkey. Love love love every episode. ❤

[@dalewest4967]

Another one of my favourite places, and the smell is pure joy.

[@mariaelenaloveslove]

Enchanting trip❤❤

[@barbiec4312]

We loved this episode. Thank you. Never stop traveling for us!

[@carolwyatt9643]

Just fascinating!

[@ValentinaStJohn-cv6fu]

All the colors, patterns & textures, such a feast for the eyes! We are only left to imagine the exquisite scents & tastes. What an experience you’ve given us! Thank you!💜

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

Would love to try all those different teas. What an incredibly rich place for history, food, and spices. Thanks for taking us along ❤❤❤

[@sandrabergquist1684]

Loved Leyla's explanations of everything. It makes a difference to have someone like her explaining foods, customs, etc.

[@benedictegaspard5867]

These blended tea must be extraordinary beautiful and taste so wonderful

[@juliatownsend2324]

Loved it. What a lovely lady she made it to sound so romantic thoroughly enjoyed the tour. The colours of the spices and goods on sale are so vibrant.