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

By Yummy Istanbul
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp2.207.385 per adult
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  • 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
Price details
Rp2.207.385 x 1 AdultRp2.207.385
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Price is Rp2.207.385
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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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10.0 out of 10

Justina_G

Reviewed on Viator
9 Aug 2025
It's a nice way of getting to know Istanbul. You don't just learn about the food, you also learn about the history and culture of Turkey. My guide, Ali, was exceptional. He was super friendly, caring, enthusiastic, and professional. The tour lasts about 5.5 hours and you get to see various parts of Istanbul. You often sit down to have the food so I didn't feel tired from walking. Although I didn't like some of the foods I did appreciate the diverse selection of the foods.
10.0 out of 10

Kathleen_M

Reviewed on Viator
9 Aug 2025
This was the highlight of our family (2 adults/2 teenagers) trip to Istanbul! Ali was very personable, fun, and knowledgeable. The variety of food was amazing and it was all delicious! Our teenage son couldn’t stop talking about how much he loved the day and it was a great thing to do on our first day as we got the lay of the city as well. It was extremely well-run - highly recommend!
10.0 out of 10

Karen_O

Reviewed on Viator
7 Aug 2025
Experiencing the food helps you understand and appreciate the culture. Our guide, Bari, was excellent! The food was delicious! We met other people from around the world in our group which was an added benefit. Unforgettable immersive experience.
10.0 out of 10

veena_r

Reviewed on Viator
3 Aug 2025
Fantastic experience! We toured with Tunc and he was simply amazing. We were full by then end of it and got to sample some of the finest Turkish dishes and learnt a lot about the history behind it. Would highly recommend for a half day leisure couple activity.
10.0 out of 10

Sevelina_K

Reviewed on Viator
1 Aug 2025
Ali did a great job introducing us to the hidden gems of the local cuisine. For the first time I was able to visit both the European and the Asian part of the city. Definitely a great experience that will help you not get lost in the vastness.
10.0 out of 10

Alexandra_J

Reviewed on Viator
31 Jul 2025
The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Keep in mind that there is no time set aside to make purchases at the spice market
10.0 out of 10

Marco_A

Reviewed on Viator
31 Jul 2025
Very insightful and informative food tour spanning many interests eateries including fun ferry ride across Bosphorus Strait
10.0 out of 10

Maria_L

Reviewed on Viator
30 Jul 2025
This tour was awesome. The tour guide was excellent and very informative. At every food stop she explained the cultural connections with food.
10.0 out of 10

Mary_M

Reviewed on Viator
29 Jul 2025
This was an amazing tour. The guide was excellent and all The food stops amazing! It is a lot of food. Dont eat beforehand and maybe split the portions in 4 instead of just two
10.0 out of 10

idalia_r

Reviewed on Viator
25 Jul 2025
You really get to know Istanbul by its food. We ate and walk, but we felt like we were amongst friends. We learned about the culture and saw beautiful parts of city and the spice market. I would totally recommend this tour. After this we decided we needed to return to Istanbul for at least one week

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