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

By Yummy Istanbul
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp2.203.200 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h 30m
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  • Instant confirmation
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 flavours!

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.

Activity location

  • Historic Areas of Istanbul
    • Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Viyana Kahvesi Sirkeci
    • 16H Hamidiye Caddesi
    • 34112, Hobyar, İstanbul, Turkiye

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Istanbul Taste of Two Continents Food Tour - Spice Market & Ferry
  • Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes5h 30m
    5h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
Rp2.203.200 x 1 AdultRp2.203.200
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Price is Rp2.203.200
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedFriendly, knowledgeable and passionate English-speaking tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included8-9 uniquely different eateries and restaurants, multiple tastings at each
  • What's includedWhat's includedA day filled with culinary, cultural, historic and personal anecdotes, with a local insider’s view
  • What's includedWhat's includedSnacks
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch
  • What's includedWhat's included4-5 exciting local drinks.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge / Tips for guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedNo vegetarian food options at 2-3 of the food stops
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedNo vegan food options at 4-5 of the food stops
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedThis is a walking tour. Max walking distance is 10 minutes between many stops. Total 2.5kms (1.5miles) walk.

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport 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 travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with serious allergies or food restrictions
  • Please advise any specific dietary/allergy requirements at time of booking

Activity itinerary

Historic Areas of Istanbul
  • 30m
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)
  • 30m
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 favourite breakfast ever.
Bosphorus Strait
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Kadikoy Carsisi
  • 3h
You will nibble, sip and munch your way through the local Kadıköy market while your guide explains the colourful stalls and products. You'll want to bring your cameras out here to capture all the vibrancy that makes up the flavours of Turkish cuisine!
Sureyya Opera House (Pass by)
As you make your way through the colourful streets of Kadıköy market, you’ll sip on freshly brewed Turkish coffee while delighting in locally-made crispy golden baklava. You’ll savour the delicious tastes of popular street foods like dolma, tantuni, and kokoreç, as well as other local favourites.
Kadikoy Iskelesi
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESHistoric Areas of Istanbul
    • Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEViyana Kahvesi Sirkeci
    • 16H Hamidiye Caddesi
    • 34112, Hobyar, İstanbul, Turkiye

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Reviews

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6.0 out of 10

Mark_H

Reviewed on Viator
15 Jul 2025
The guide was great, the information provided was fantastic and the food was awesome. The down part of the tour was the information provided on the Viator site indicated that it was only a 1.5 mile walk. It was much longer than that and some in our group had difficulties walking as far as we wound up walking.
10.0 out of 10

Hanisi_O

Reviewed on Viator
14 Jul 2025
We loved the tour. It was great to start our stay in Istanbul with knowledgeable tips and tricks, where to eat, what to eat, dish and food origins was insightful and also helpful want to be mindful of out in the marketplace. Thank you to our guide she was amazing.
10.0 out of 10

Raju_S

Reviewed on Viator
13 Jul 2025
I was very satisfied with this tour as a great introduction to Turkish cuisine and culture, including hot dishes like soups, mezes or appetizers, beverages like Turkish coffee, and dessert. The tour was organized and informative and moved at a good pace throughout with the guide providing intersting historical information about the food and drink scene in Turkey. No complaints at all.
10.0 out of 10

Amene_A

Reviewed on Viator
8 Jul 2025
What an amazing way to discover a city and its culture and people! Barry our tour guide made the city come alive. Our family of five had a wonderful time eating our way through the city. Would highly recommend to anyone traveling to Istanbul
10.0 out of 10

Robin_S

Reviewed on Viator
6 Jul 2025
Bahir was an amazing guide. Wonderful experience and lots and lots of food. Enjoyed exploring the different areas and learning about the cuisine.
10.0 out of 10

Stephanie_R

Reviewed on Viator
5 Jul 2025
This 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.
10.0 out of 10

Laine_M

Reviewed on Viator
4 Jul 2025
Welcomed 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.
10.0 out of 10

Peter_B

Reviewed on Viator
4 Jul 2025
Excellent service, knowledgeable background, wonderful support for the group. Great choice of eating places.
10.0 out of 10

Fredy_D

Reviewed on Viator
4 Jul 2025
Fantastic 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.
10.0 out of 10

Julie_S

Reviewed on Viator
4 Jul 2025
Wonderful 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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