Istanbul Taste of Two Continents Food Tour - Spice Market, Ferry and Kadıköy
by Yummy Istanbul
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$270Overview
The Istanbul Taste of Two Continents Food Tour lasts about five and a half hours and includes visits to 8 to 9 different eateries. It begins in the historic Old City near the Spice Market on the European side with a traditional Turkish breakfast. This meal includes cheeses, buffalo cream, hazelnut paste, honey, olives, dried beef pastrami, simit, Turkish tea, and menemen (Turkish scrambled eggs) served at a local tea house. After breakfast, the group takes a ferry across the Bosphorus Strait to Kadıköy on the Asian side. In Kadıköy, the tour continues with a three-hour walk through the local market area. Participants sample various street foods such as dolma, tantuni, kokoreç, and other local favorites. Freshly brewed Turkish coffee and crispy baklava are also included. The guide provides explanations about the market stalls, Turkish cuisine, and daily life throughout the tour. The total walking distance is about 2.5 kilometers, with short walks of up to 10 minutes between stops. The tour ends at Kadıköy Ferry Terminal, where return ferry tickets to Eminönü or Karaköy on the European side are provided. Included in the tour are lunch, snacks, tea, coffee, and a knowledgeable English-speaking guide. Group size is limited to 10 people.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Historic Areas of Istanbul
The tour begins in Istanbul’s Old City near the Spice Market in Eminönü. This area serves as the meeting point and starting location for the food tour.
30 min
Misir Carsisi
Participants visit a breakfast market to sample a traditional Turkish breakfast including cheeses, buffalo cream, hazelnut paste, honey, olives, dried beef pastrami, and simit. This is served with Turkish tea and menemen at a local tea house as the guide shares stories about Turkish culture and daily life.
30 min
Bosphorus Strait
Guests cross the Bosphorus Strait by ferry to reach Kadıköy on the Asian side. Kadıköy is known for its modern atmosphere and popular local restaurants favored by a younger generation of Turks.
30 min
KadIkoy CarsIsI
The tour continues with a three-hour walk through Kadıköy market. Visitors sample various local foods, drinks, and treats while the guide explains the different stalls and products found in this lively market area.
180 min
Sureyya Opera House
While moving through Kadıköy’s colorful streets, participants enjoy freshly brewed Turkish coffee and crispy baklava. They also taste street foods such as dolma, tantuni, and kokoreç, along with other local favorites.
Kadikoy Iskelesi
The tour concludes at Kadıköy Ferry Terminal. Return ferry tickets to Eminönü or Karaköy are provided, and the guide assists participants in boarding the ferry back to the European side.
30 min
Meeting point
IMPORTANT: Our meeting point is "Viyana Kahvesi Sirkeci." There are multiple branches of this cafe in Istanbul. TAKING TAXI: Ask the driver to take you to the Legacy Ottoman Hotel. Viyana Kahvesi Sirkeci is on the left hand side of the 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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Istanbul Taste of Two Continents Food Tour - Spice Market, Ferry and Kadıköy
by Yummy Istanbul
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$270Overview
The Istanbul Taste of Two Continents Food Tour lasts about five and a half hours and includes visits to 8 to 9 different eateries. It begins in the historic Old City near the Spice Market on the European side with a traditional Turkish breakfast. This meal includes cheeses, buffalo cream, hazelnut paste, honey, olives, dried beef pastrami, simit, Turkish tea, and menemen (Turkish scrambled eggs) served at a local tea house. After breakfast, the group takes a ferry across the Bosphorus Strait to Kadıköy on the Asian side. In Kadıköy, the tour continues with a three-hour walk through the local market area. Participants sample various street foods such as dolma, tantuni, kokoreç, and other local favorites. Freshly brewed Turkish coffee and crispy baklava are also included. The guide provides explanations about the market stalls, Turkish cuisine, and daily life throughout the tour. The total walking distance is about 2.5 kilometers, with short walks of up to 10 minutes between stops. The tour ends at Kadıköy Ferry Terminal, where return ferry tickets to Eminönü or Karaköy on the European side are provided. Included in the tour are lunch, snacks, tea, coffee, and a knowledgeable English-speaking guide. Group size is limited to 10 people.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Historic Areas of Istanbul
The tour begins in Istanbul’s Old City near the Spice Market in Eminönü. This area serves as the meeting point and starting location for the food tour.
30 min
Misir Carsisi
Participants visit a breakfast market to sample a traditional Turkish breakfast including cheeses, buffalo cream, hazelnut paste, honey, olives, dried beef pastrami, and simit. This is served with Turkish tea and menemen at a local tea house as the guide shares stories about Turkish culture and daily life.
30 min
Bosphorus Strait
Guests cross the Bosphorus Strait by ferry to reach Kadıköy on the Asian side. Kadıköy is known for its modern atmosphere and popular local restaurants favored by a younger generation of Turks.
30 min
KadIkoy CarsIsI
The tour continues with a three-hour walk through Kadıköy market. Visitors sample various local foods, drinks, and treats while the guide explains the different stalls and products found in this lively market area.
180 min
Sureyya Opera House
While moving through Kadıköy’s colorful streets, participants enjoy freshly brewed Turkish coffee and crispy baklava. They also taste street foods such as dolma, tantuni, and kokoreç, along with other local favorites.
Kadikoy Iskelesi
The tour concludes at Kadıköy Ferry Terminal. Return ferry tickets to Eminönü or Karaköy are provided, and the guide assists participants in boarding the ferry back to the European side.
30 min
Meeting point
IMPORTANT: Our meeting point is "Viyana Kahvesi Sirkeci." There are multiple branches of this cafe in Istanbul. TAKING TAXI: Ask the driver to take you to the Legacy Ottoman Hotel. Viyana Kahvesi Sirkeci is on the left hand side of the 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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.