Taste of Two Continents: Istanbul Food Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Taste of Two Continents: Istanbul Food Tour

Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
Destination: Türkiye, İstanbul, Istanbul
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  • 5 hours 30 minutes
  • Istanbul
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

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 world-famous restaurants 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.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Historic Areas of Istanbul, Istanbul Turkiye

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.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Misir Carsisi (Spice Market), Rustem Pasa Mahallesi, Erzak Ambari Sok. No:92 Eminonu - Fatih, Istanbul 34116 Turkiye

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

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.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: KadIkoy CarsIsI, Caferaga, Neset Omer Sk. No:1 Kadıköy, Istanbul 34710 Turkiye

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!

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Sureyya Opera House, Cafer Aga Mah. Bahariye Cad. No:29 Caferaga, Kadikoy, Istanbul Turkiye

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Kadikoy Iskelesi, Kadikoy, Istanbul Turkiye

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Inclusions
  • 8-9 uniquely different eateries and restaurants, multiple tastings at each
  • Friendly, knowledgeable and passionate English-speaking tour guide
  • A day filled with culinary, cultural, historic and personal anecdotes, with a local insider’s view
  • Lunch - Multi-course lunch at world-famous restaurant Çiya
  • Snacks - The original and the best döner kebab at 154 years old family restaurant
  • Coffee and/or Tea - 5 exciting local drinks.

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • No vegetarian food options at 2-3 of the food stops
  • No vegan food options at 4-5 of the food stops
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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
  • Not recommended for vegan, gluten free, lactose free travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with serious allergies or food restrictions
  • Please advise any specific dietary/allergy requirements at time of booking
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Brew Coffee Works, Hobyar, Hamidiye Cd. No:16, 34112 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye


Return Details

Caferağa, 34710 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

5 hours 30 minutes


User's Reviews

Explore459396

28 Mar, 2024

Our guide Bahri was excellent! Super knowledgeable and friendly. He gave us so many great tips to get to know Istanbul food, culture and shopping in the spice market. I feel more confident with ordering food and shopping for unique Turkish goodies. This tour is an essential tour for getting to know Istanbul!

Andy

27 Mar, 2024

Had a great time looking at different restaurants and what they offer. Would say may of liked a little diversity in the restaurants visited.

babes

27 Mar, 2024

What an amazing experience! Travel through time and across 2 continents for an İstanbul culinary adventure. I met some amazing people from all over the world and had the best time. Celen was our tour guide and she is so extremely knowledgeable in all things Istanbul. Ask for her!

illusionj1

26 Mar, 2024

Amazing food tour with a ton of food options. Everything was tasty and the guide was amazing. Not only telling things about the food and restaurants but the food in general. Highly suggest!

stevekR6812QA

26 Mar, 2024

This was one of the best tours we have ever done. Aisha was a fabulous guide. She took us to places we probably wouldn't have found on our own. Starting with an incredible Turkish breakfast and concluding with a sample of Turkish ice cream and everything in between made for a very memorable day. Would highly recommend and definitely would do another tour again

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