Istanbul Traditional Food Tour with Dinner on Off-Touristy-Path
Overview
Experience the culinary magic of Istanbul as you journey across two continents in one evening. This guided food tour brings the city’s rich history and vibrant neighborhoods into easy reach, letting you savor Turkey’s top dishes on both the European and Asian sides. Enjoy dinner in Asia and desserts in Europe while your local guide shares insider flavors, stories, and culinary traditions—making Istanbul’s vast landscape feel intimate and deliciously memorable.
What's Included
- Four non alcoholic drinks plus tea and coffee
- Tipping at restaurants
- Travel with public ferry on the Bosphorus strait between Europe and Asian side of Istanbul
- Kokoreç, Tantuni, stuffed zucchini flower, lahmacun.
- Food sampling in the non touristy food market
- Pastrami, pickled vegetables, olive, cheese and halva tasting, stuffed mussels with rice and spices
- Food sampling at 9 stops and multiple food at each place.
- Iskender kebab, kunefe and ice cream made of goats milk and mountain orchids flowers
- Professional English speaking licensed and gourmet local guide.
- Anything not mention in included section
- Tipping to the guide. ( recommended amount 10-20 USD per person)
Meeting Location
Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa
Rıhtım Caddesi, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Karakoy Rihtim
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Bosphorus Strait
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
KadIkoy CarsIsI
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Bosphorus Strait
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Karakoy Rihtim
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Return to hotel is not included. However, our guide can accompany you if it is in walking distance or organize you a taxi on request.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: Will I get seasick on Istanbul Traditional Food Tour with Dinner on Off-Touristy-Path?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-68538P41
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
- This tour 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.
- Four non alcoholic drinks plus tea and coffee.
- Tipping at restaurants.
- Travel with public ferry on the Bosphorus strait between Europe and Asian side of Istanbul.
- Kokoreç, Tantuni, stuffed zucchini flower, lahmacun.
- Food sampling in the non touristy food market.
- Pastrami, pickled vegetables, olive, cheese and halva tasting, stuffed mussels with rice and spices.
- Food sampling at 9 stops and multiple food at each place.
- Iskender kebab, kunefe and ice cream made of goats milk and mountain orchids flowers.
- Professional English speaking licensed and gourmet local guide.
- Anything not mention in included section.
- Tipping to the guide. ( recommended amount 10-20 USD per person).
The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Istanbul Traditional Food Tour with Dinner on Off-Touristy-Path is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Istanbul Traditional Food Tour with Dinner on Off-Touristy-Path will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Four non alcoholic drinks plus tea and coffee
- Tipping at restaurants
- Travel with public ferry on the Bosphorus strait between Europe and Asian side of Istanbul
- Kokoreç, Tantuni, stuffed zucchini flower, lahmacun.
- Food sampling in the non touristy food market
- Pastrami, pickled vegetables, olive, cheese and halva tasting, stuffed mussels with rice and spices
- Food sampling at 9 stops and multiple food at each place.
- Iskender kebab, kunefe and ice cream made of goats milk and mountain orchids flowers
- Professional English speaking licensed and gourmet local guide.
- Anything not mention in included section
- Tipping to the guide. ( recommended amount 10-20 USD per person)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Return to hotel is not included. However, our guide can accompany you if it is in walking distance or organize you a taxi on request.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
