Photos: Till Niermann, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Jorge Láscar from Australia, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Antonio Cristofaro, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0
Photo credits
Photos: Till Niermann, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Jorge Láscar from Australia, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Antonio Cristofaro, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0
Sarıyer's morning fish market
Your local guide
Aslı Kaya
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Highlights
- Boats unloading at first light
- Catch moving straight into the market
- A short distance that keeps fish fresh
- Sarıyer's daily fishing rhythm
- Where the city's fish comes from
About this tour
This session watches Sarıyer's fish market at the hour boats are actually unloading, at the upper end of the Bosphorus. You see the catch come off the boats and move straight into the stalls a few steps away. Aslı, who grew up here, explains what determines a good catch on any given morning.
The call opens with a sound check at the dock, then moves to the market stalls as the catch is sorted. Aslı answers questions live and sends a short note afterwards on what was freshest that day.
This suits anyone curious about where Istanbul's fish actually comes from rather than only where it is served. It also pairs well with the Kanlıca session further along the shore.
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 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Istanbul before heading out.
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Boats unloading 21 min
The camera watches boats unloading their catch at Sarıyer, and Aslı points out the different species coming in that particular morning.
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Market stalls 21 min
You see the catch move straight into the market stalls a few steps away, and Aslı explains why this short distance keeps the fish notably fresh.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about Istanbul: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Kebab and Sultanahmet, 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 10 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Istanbul, showing you Boats unloading and Market stalls 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 connect on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk the market 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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