Istanbul Taste of Two Continents Food Tour - Spice Market & Ferry

Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Ready to taste the best food on both sides of Istanbul?

Start with a delicious traditional Turkish breakfast in Europe in the heart of the historic Old City, before you sail across to Asia and explore the vibrant streets of Kadıköy.

With your foodie guide, you’ll make 8-9 delicious stops during your walk with a variety of samples at each – enough to fill your belly to the brim with all the fantastic Turkish flavors!

From street foods and home-made Turkish food to traditional kebabs and Turkish ice cream, The Taste of Two Continents tour is your full-day immersion inside Istanbul’s food scene and a glimpse of Turkish culture and daily life.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Maximum group size is 10

Comfortable walking shoes recommended

Children aged 5 years and younger are welcome at no charge

Tour runs rain or shine

This is a walking tour. Max walking distance is 10 minutes between many stops. Total 2.5kms (1.5miles) walk.

Not recommended for vegan, gluten free, lactose free travelers

Not recommended for travelers with serious allergies or food restrictions

Please advise any specific dietary/allergy requirements at time of booking

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Friendly, knowledgeable and passionate English-speaking tour guide

8-9 uniquely different eateries and restaurants, multiple tastings at each

A day filled with culinary, cultural, historic and personal anecdotes, with a local insider’s view

Snacks

Lunch

4-5 exciting local drinks.

Gratuities / Tips for guide

No vegetarian food options at 2-3 of the food stops

No vegan food options at 4-5 of the food stops

This is a walking tour. Max walking distance is 10 minutes between many stops. Total 2.5kms (1.5miles) walk.

What To Expect

Historic Areas of Istanbul

The Taste of Two Continents food tour begins in Istanbul’s Old City. There, we meet to begin our tour in the heart of Eminönü, close to Spice Market.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

Market Sourced Turkish Breakfast: Visit a breakfast market in the morning and gather an assortment of Turkish breakfast items, including cheeses, buffalo cream, hazelnut paste, honey, olives, dried beef pastrami, simit, and enjoy it all with traditional Turkish tea & menemen (Turkish scrambled eggs) at a local tea house. Listen to your guide’s entertaining & interesting stories about culture and daily life in Turkey while wondering if this could be your favorite breakfast ever.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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