Taste of Two Continents: Full-Day Immersion into Istanbul’s Food Scene
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Embark on a full-day culinary adventure in Istanbul, tasting the best food on both sides of the city. From traditional Turkish breakfast to street foods and world-famous restaurants, experience the vibrant flavors of Turkish cuisine and immerse yourself in the local culture.
Duration:
5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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.
What's Included
- Passionate English-speaking tour guide
- Assorted snacks provided
- Local cuisine lunch included
- Culinary, cultural, and historic anecdotes from a local insider
- Visits to 9 diverse eateries with multiple tastings at each
- Tea and coffee offerings
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- No vegetarian food options at 2-3 of the food stops
- No vegan food options at 4-5 of the food stops
Additional Information
Are you prepared to savor the finest cuisine from both parts of Istanbul?
Begin with a scrumptious classic Turkish breakfast in Europe, right in the middle of the historic Old City. Then, take a trip across to Asia and wade through the lively lanes of Kadıköy.
Accompanied by your gastronomic guide, you’ll make 10 mouth-watering stops as you stroll, with assorted samples at every spot - plentiful to pack your stomach full of all the wonderful Turkish tastes!
From street food and globally respected eateries to traditional kebabs and Turkish ice cream, The Taste of Two Continents tour offers an all-day dive into Istanbul’s culinary landscape along with a glimpse into Turkish culture and everyday existence.
- 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
- The coffee shop, which is our meeting point, is rebranding as “İlter’s Coffee”. Both the names “Brew Coffeeworks” and “İlter’s Coffee” are visible on the storefront.
- 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
Location
Brew Coffee Works
Hamidiye Caddesi
IMPORTANT: There are 2 Brew Coffeeworks (Ilter's Coffee) branches in Istanbul. Our tour departs from Brew Coffeeworks Sirkeci.
TAXI: Ask the driver to take you to LEGACY OTTOMAN HOTEL. Brew Coffeeworks Sirkeci is right next door.
TRAM: Disembark at Sirkeci station. Walk 200m on Hamidiye street.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Claudia_c
Apr 30, 2024
An excellent cultural and culinary orientation to Istanbul - Excellent value. Best tour I have ever done. Highly recommended. Ali was friendly and fun and gave us so many insights into neighbourhoods, foods and culture. A wonderful way to eat through the European and Asian sides. So much food, the hospitality was so generous.
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Lina_b
Apr 27, 2024
So glad we took the food tour - Enjoyed the food tour very much. We were able to taste a wide variety of foods. Tylek was an excellent guide. He was very accommodating and informative..
I would recommend taking this tour.
Lina and Ron
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Cy_w
Apr 4, 2024
Amazing food tour along Istanbul - The food trip was amazing. You ate a lot along the ancient city but they manage to make sure there’s a right balance between walking and eating. The tour guide was super helpful on talking about the local food and Turkish cultures.
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Laura_i
Apr 4, 2024
Great tour; Great food ... come hungry! - Ali, our guide, one of the Yummy Turkish Tour food experts, gave us a full day of sights, smells and lots and lots of tasty treats. When they say 'come hungry' they mean it as you have several breakfasts, several lunches, dessert and snacks in between. It was a small intimate group which made it all that more wonderful. Highly recommend this tour. It's Yummy!
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Chandni_s
Mar 31, 2024
A must do experience - One of the best experience in Istanbul. Our guide Selen was lovely , funny and very very knowledgeable. The food we stated was excellent . I’m a vegetarian and it no issues at all . Must do.
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Babes
Mar 27, 2024
A culinary adventure! - 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!
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Julian_b
Mar 23, 2024
Book this tour....... an absolute must! - What an amazing start to our city break. I read past reviews about this tour and they were spot on. Definitely make this tour one of the first things you do. Leyla our guide was just amazing, her knowledge on the food and the history of the city was outstanding. The tour information mentions not to eat before, I would certainly recommend not eating until the tour, so you can enjoy and try all the different dishes.
We were very lucky with the weather, it was cool with beautiful sunshine, which made the walking and ferry trip enjoyable.
I would recommend this trip to anybody visiting Istanbul to get a great insight into their food and culture.
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Andreas
Mar 21, 2024
Great food tour you shouldn't miss - We had a great time on the tour, with lots of tasty food, interesting places and Ayse doing a fantastic job guiding us.
Ayse is a very enthusiastic guide who gives you a lot of information about the food, the places where you are, the history etc. The tour itself has a very nice balance of walking around and eating/relaxing. As you start in the European part of Istanbul and end up in the Asian part after using the ferry, this tour is perfect to start your adventures in Istanbul and get a feeling for the city. I also enjoyed the size of the group, because it's not too big. The price may seem high, but it's worth it.
Overall a great experience which you shouldn't miss.
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Eric_b
Mar 10, 2024
Great for foodies!! - Selen was AWESOME! Give her a raise😁. Loved that we spent most of our time on the Asian side and got to see more authentic Turkish culture. I would highly recommend this tour for foodies like myself. I enjoy experiencing a different culture through its food so this was perfect!
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Devi_r
Apr 11, 2024
Food lovers tour - Our guide was excellent and a bonus was that she was a fluent English speaker. If I have any negative comment it would be that the tour was too long and involved too much food. Many of us on the tour were stuffed after four hours.
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