Istanbul Taste of Two Continents Food Tour - Spice Market & Ferry
Overview
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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.
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.
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Istanbul Taste of Two Continents Food Tour - Spice Market & Ferry
Reviews
2,796 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Foof Tour
Robin S,
Jul 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Bahir was an amazing guide. Wonderful experience and lots and lots of food. Enjoyed exploring the different areas and learning about the cuisine.
Amazing way to experience Istanbul
Stephanie R,
Jul 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is a great way to get the vibe of the city and a taste of the cuisine from both continents! We thoroughly enjoyed our food tour and loved the opportunity learn more about Turkish food. I highly recommend this experience.
Like Family
Laine M,
Jul 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Welcomed like family. Lots of fun and educational. Our tour guide was great. Very cool to see both European and Asian sides of Istanbul. Highly recommend.
A fun food tour with history sprinkled in along the way
Fredy D,
Jul 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fantastic guide, Bahri, was great. Efficient yet relaxed. Went to a couple of nice places in the old city and many delicious places on the Asian side in Kadikoy. Kadikoy street restaurants with all the chairs outside were a treat to view. And we had what I believe to be the BEST Ayran I’ve ever had. (Kimyon is the name of the restaurant) And we’ve had Aryan for every lunch and dinner all of the 6 fantastic days we spent in Istanbul.
Fabulous experience
Julie S,
Jul 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Wonderful orientation to Turkish cuisine and customs. Ali was a font of information while being a thoughtful and gracious host. The best food tour we’ve been on and we’ve done quite a few. Highly recommended
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