Photos: FingerWiki, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Bernard Gagnon, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Photos: FingerWiki, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Bernard Gagnon, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Antalya's bazaar, spices and hibeş on camera
Your local guide
Derya Çelik
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Highlights
- Dried peppers, sumac and cumin
- What goes into hibeş
- Trays of dried apricots and figs
- A jar of hibeş, ready made
- An ingredient from stall to table
About this tour
This session walks through Antalya's bazaar, from the spice stalls to a small grocer selling hibeş already prepared. You see dried peppers, sumac and cumin piled at the stalls, trays of dried fruit further along, and finally a jar of the finished dip itself. Together the stops trace an ingredient from the stall to the table.
I begin with a sound check at the entrance to the market, then we move stall by stall while you ask about the spices and their uses. I stop a little longer at the grocer's counter so you can see the finished dip clearly. At the end I send a short list of the ingredients we discussed.
This suits anyone curious about the region's food beyond the usual kebab and baklava. It also suits a cook who wants to recreate hibeş accurately at home.
Included
- Live video session with a local guide
- A close look at the dishes and where locals buy them
- A short list of places and dishes to try later
Not included
- Food and drinks shown on camera
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 6 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Antalya before heading out.
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Spice Stalls 17 min
The camera moves along stalls piled with dried peppers, sumac and cumin. I explain which ones go into hibeş, the sesame dip this region is known for.
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Dried Fruit Row 17 min
You see trays of dried apricots and figs stacked along the lane. I point out how the drying method here differs from what you might find further north.
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Local Grocer's Counter 17 min
From outside a small grocer's shop I show you a jar of hibeş already prepared. I explain how it is usually eaten and what makes it different from other regional dips.
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Your questions 11 min
Time to ask anything about Antalya: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 5 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Tandır kebabı (slow-roasted lamb) and Muratpaşa, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Istanbul time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 9 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Antalya, showing you Spice Stalls and Dried Fruit Row live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need to buy or cook anything?
No. This is a conversation: the guide describes the dishes and where to find them, so you can try them yourself whenever suits you.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I show you Antalya's bazaar live with my phone.
Times shown in Istanbul time (GMT+3)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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