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Istanbul Private Guided Food Tour with Breakfast, Ferry and Taste of Istanbul
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Istanbul Private Guided Food Tour with Breakfast, Ferry and Taste of Istanbul

by Private Istanbul Walking Tours

5 hours
Istanbul
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5 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
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$540$600Save 10%
2 adults × $270
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This private guided food tour in Istanbul lasts about 5 to 6 hours and covers food tastings on both the European and Asian sides of the city. The tour begins in Karakoy with a traditional Turkish breakfast including tea, olives, cheeses, menemen, sucuklu omelet, kaymak, and honey. After breakfast, the group visits Tophane Parki where they stop at a modern coffee house to enjoy tea or coffee along with some of Istanbul’s freshest baklava. Next, the tour includes a ferry ride from the European side to the Asian side, arriving in Kadikoy (formerly Kalkedon). In Kadikoy Carsisi, participants taste authentic Turkish home-cooked meals or kebabs and then visit the fish market to try stuffed or fried mussels and kokorec. The tour concludes at Kadikoy Iskelesi ferry station, where the guide offers some additional secret dishes. The itinerary may change depending on location availability and weather conditions. Included are breakfast, non-alcoholic beverages such as tea and coffee, a private guided format, and the chance to experience a variety of foods across Istanbul’s two continents. Alcoholic drinks, gratuities, and transportation to and from the attractions are not included.

Highlights

Traditional Turkish breakfast in Karakoy
Tea or coffee with fresh baklava in Tophane Parki
Ferry ride from European to Asian side of Istanbul
Turkish home-cooked meals and kebabs in Kadikoy Carsisi
Seafood tastings at Kadikoy fish market
Tour ends at Kadikoy ferry station

What's included

Breakfast included
Private guided tour
Professional guide throughout
Non-alcoholic beverages including tea and coffee
Food tastings on both European and Asian sides of Istanbul

What's not included

Alcoholic drinks available to purchase
Gratuities for the guide
Transportation to and from the tour locations

Itinerary

1

Karakoy Rihtim

The tour starts at Karakoy Rihtim where the group meets the guide and enjoys a traditional Turkish breakfast. Foods served include tea, olives, cheeses, menemen, sucuklu omelet, kaymak, and honey, with about one hour allocated for this meal.

60 min

2

Tophane Parki

Next, the tour moves to Tophane Parki. Here participants visit a trendy coffee house to have tea or coffee and sample some of Istanbul’s freshest baklava. This stop lasts around one hour.

60 min

3

Ferry Ride to Kadikoy

After Tophane, the group takes a ferry ride from the European side of Istanbul to the Asian side, traveling to Kadikoy, which was formerly known as Kalkedon. This ferry crossing takes about one hour.

60 min

4

KadIkoy CarsIsI

In Kadikoy Carsisi, the tour continues with tastings of authentic Turkish home-cooked dishes or kebabs. Afterwards, the group visits the fish market where they try stuffed or fried mussels and kokorec. This stop is scheduled for two hours.

120 min

5

Kadikoy Iskelesi

The tour ends at the Kadikoy ferry station after about 30 minutes here. Participants can try some additional secret dishes before concluding. The location makes it easy to take a ferry back to the European side. The itinerary might change based on location availability and weather.

30 min

Meeting point

Your tour guide will meet you inside the Karakoy Murat Muhallebicisi restaurant near the Karakoy T1 tram station.

End point

The tour will end at the Kadikoy ferry station on the Asian side.

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Wheelchair accessible
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Service animals are welcome
Reachable by public transport
Infants travel on an adult's lap
Wheelchair-accessible transport
Not advised for anyone with a heart condition
Suitable for all fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian options are available; inform the operator when booking
The itinerary may change due to location availability and weather conditions
This is a private tour for your group only
The tour finishes at Kadikoy ferry station on the Asian side with ferry access back to Europe
Total
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