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Two Markets, Two Continents with Culinary Backstreets

408 Reviews 4.98 out of 5 stars Based on 408 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Istanbul, Turkey

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Overview

This award winning food tour is our most popular tour in Istanbul and is a full day of eating, drinking and walking across two markets two continents, visiting a dozen or more small eateries and meeting many of the faces in the kitchens.

What's Included

  • Breakfast
  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Lunch

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Arap Cami
    Fermeneciler Caddesi, 34421 Beyoğlu/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

    What To Expect

    Karakoy

    The route for this Istanbul market tour draws from the Culinary Backstreets best-of lists in the European side’s Karaköy neighborhood and the Asian side’s Kadıköy, tied together by a Bosphorus crossing.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Bosphorus Strait

    We’ll hop the boat to Kadıköy on the Asian side and eat our way through that neighborhood’s market, which holds the highest concentration of traditional food shops and eateries in the city.
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    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    KadIkoy CarsIsI

    Full market tour with lots of eating and drinking along the way.
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    2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    Karakoy

    Here we will visit some hidden stops and have some awesome bites
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    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Moda Park

    We’ll continue on toward the lesser-explored culinary hotspots around the Moda area at the market’s edge, where an infectious neighborhood vibe and a sweet finish await us to conclude our Istanbul market tour.
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    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Minimum of 18 years old for Alcoholic Beverages
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Two Markets, Two Continents with Culinary Backstreets?

    A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. 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. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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    Activity code: C-203526P5

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    • Breakfast
    • Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
    • Lunch
    • Snacks
    • Bottled water

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Minimum of 18 years old for Alcoholic Beverages
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

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    This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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    • 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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