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

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Istanbul, Turkey

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5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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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 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.

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee 4-5 exciting local drinks.
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • No vegetarian food options at 2-3 of the food stops
  • No vegan food options at 4-5 of the food stops
  • This is a walking tour. Max walking distance is 10 minutes between many stops. Total 2.5kms (1.5miles) walk.
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Hobyar
Hamidiye Caddesi, 34112 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Caferağa
34710 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye

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.

What To Expect

Historic Areas of Istanbul

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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bosphorus Strait

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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

KadIkoy CarsIsI

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!
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Sureyya Opera House (Pass By)

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.
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Kadikoy Iskelesi

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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for vegan, gluten free, lactose free travelers
  • Maximum group size is 10
  • Comfortable walking shoes recommended
  • Children aged 5 years and younger are welcome at no charge

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on Istanbul Taste of Two Continents Food Tour – Spice Market & Ferry?

A: 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. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Tea and coffee4-5 exciting local drinks.
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • 8-9 uniquely different eateries and restaurants, multiple tastings at each
  • A day filled with culinary, cultural, historic and personal anecdotes, with a local insider’s view
  • Friendly, knowledgeable and passionate English-speaking tour guide
  • No vegetarian food options at 2-3 of the food stops
  • No vegan food options at 4-5 of the food stops
  • This is a walking tour. Max walking distance is 10 minutes between many stops. Total 2.5kms (1.5miles) walk.
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Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • 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.

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