Overview
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.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
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
Tea and coffee
Gratuities
No vegetarian food options at 2-3 of the food stops
No vegan food options at 4-5 of the food stops
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
IMPORTANT: Your tour guide will meet you in front of the Legacy Ottoman Hotel.
TAKING TAXI: Ask the driver to take you to the Legacy Ottoman Hotel.
End point
The Taste of Two Continents tour finishes in Kadıköy Ferry Terminal. Your return ferry tickets are provided. Your guide will help you to catch the Eminönü ferry (back to the Spice Market) or Karaköy ferry.
What to expect
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Historic Areas of Istanbul
2 hours
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.
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Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
30 min
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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Bosphorus Strait
25 min
Cross the mighty Bosphorus by ferry to explore the more modern and chic area of Kadıköy, on the Asian side. Kadıköy is home to some of the best local restaurants in Istanbul, frequented a new generation of Turks who love to dine out, while still savouring the flavours of their childhood.
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KadIkoy CarsIsI
2 hours
You will nibble, sip and munch your way through the local Kadıköy market while your guide explains the colorful stalls and products.
You'll want to bring your cameras out here to capture all the vibrancy that makes up the flavors of Turkish cuisine! -
Sureyya Opera House
15 min
As you make your way through the colorful streets of Kadıköy market, you’ll sip on freshly brewed Turkish coffee while delighting in locally-made crispy golden baklava. You’ll savor the delicious tastes of popular street foods like dolma, tantuni, and kokoreç, as well as other local favourites.
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Kadikoy Iskelesi
10 min
The Taste of Two Continents tour finishes in Kadıköy Ferry Terminal. Your return ferry tickets are provided. Your guide will help you to catch the Eminönü ferry (back to the Spice Market) or Karaköy ferry.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Istanbul).
Additional Information
- Please advise any specific dietary/allergy requirements at time of booking
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Istanbul Turkish Cultural Food Tour in Old City and Spice Market
Can I cancel Istanbul Turkish Cultural Food Tour in Old City and Spice Market for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 5 hours 30 min.
Where does it start?
IMPORTANT: Your tour guide will meet you in front of the Legacy Ottoman Hotel. TAKING TAXI: Ask the driver to take you to the Legacy Ottoman Hotel.
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
- Tea and coffee
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- No vegetarian food options at 2-3 of the food stops
- No vegan food options at 4-5 of the food stops
Which places does it visit?
It visits Historic Areas of Istanbul, Misir Carsisi (Spice Market), Bosphorus Strait, KadIkoy CarsIsI, Sureyya Opera House, Kadikoy Iskelesi.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Yummy Istanbul
