Taste of Turkey: Culinary Walk Through Istanbul's European and Asian Sides

Embark on a culinary adventure through Istanbul’s European and Asian sides, tasting traditional Turkish dishes and exploring local food markets. Indulge in a delicious Turkish breakfast, savor Iskender Kebab and Baklava, and learn about the rich food culture from your knowledgeable guide.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Eminönü - Turks love eating and since a traditional Turkish breakfast is the ultimate way to start the day, our food journey starts browsing and gathering our local bites from the specialty breakfast shops. We will taste and get a bit of everything, from iconic street food Simit to pastries. A proper Turkish breakfast cannot be contemplated…
What's Included
  • All the foods, drinks and snacks
  • Professional guide
  • Ferry ride from Europe to Asia and back to Europe
  • Small Group
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratitude
Additional Information

Embark on a culinary journey through Turkish gastronomy in this small group food tour in Istanbul, extending from the European side to the Asian side. The tour commences with a customary Turkish breakfast comprised of simit, menemen, olives, local cheese, and an array of pastries, along with fresh tomatoes and cucumbers. The adventure continues as you…

Location
Hamdi Restaurant - Eminönü
Kalçin Sokak
Your guide will meet you outside the entrance to Hamdi Restaurant in Eminönü which is right next to Spice Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı). Located on the street where the tram lines (T1) run through Galata Bridge, approximately 2-minute walk from Eminönü Tram Stop.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Mikepw
Nov 2, 2024
Exceptional insight into Istanbul (and Turkey) - This was the highlight of our short (and first) break in Istanbul. We were lucky to have a first rate guide all to ourselves but Erol was knowledgable and articulate about Turkish food and history, including an eastern insight into the development of Christianity. (Don't worry, I think he was responding to our questions!) We had some great food and a number of different tastes - I liked the whole coffee preparation demo and we went back to the Spice bazzar for turkish delight. The ferry across to Asia and back was memorable. Thoroughly recommended.
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Mike_a
Oct 20, 2024
Make sure to save room for the Stuffed Miscles - The muscle stop !! Our guide was very engaging and truly shared her love of food with us ! Was a nicely paced tour and the ferry ride to the Asian side was enjoyable.
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Olivia
Sep 25, 2024
Excellent blend of history and local food - Wonderful experience! We had our food tour with Erol who provided an excellent food and history tour covering the two continents of Istanbul! Started in Eminonu with food and history and then took ferry to Kadiköy on the Asian side and had more food stops. Erol was very knowledgeable and welcomed any and all questions we had. It was a unique experience and we are grateful to have booked it. Highly suggest trying to get Erol as your guide.
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Jtravels505
Sep 21, 2024
Great food tour - Our small group food tour with Kiymet was fantastic. We tried burek, midye dolma (stuffed mussels), baklava, Turkish coffee, cold mezzes including some delicious stuffed zucchini blossoms, and fresh fruit juice, as well as other treats! It was also great to experience both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul. Also, I unfortunately am lactose intolerant (so no cheese, milk, or yogurt) and Kiymet was very kind and accommodating for my dietary restriction. Highly recommend this food tour!
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Shelley_s
Aug 4, 2024
Best day in Instanbul. - We had the best day with Elif. She had a lot of historical information to offer as we were tasting some delicious Turkish food. We enjoyed going to many of the aras that the locals were eating as we felt very immersed in the Turkish culture. I would highly reccommend Elif if you are in Istanbul.
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Ambikasudhakaran
Jul 1, 2024
Lovely off-the-beaten-track food tour in the European and Asian side of Istanbul - This food tour with guide Erol was one of the best we did in Istanbul! Erol showed us some of the finest, small, buzzing restaurants that locals love… all of which we might never have found by ourselves. Just what we wanted. He was highly knowledgeable, not only about the food and customs in Turkey, but also gave us nuggets of history about the places he took us to. Thank you for today. We highly recommend this tour!
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Ginger_s
Jun 19, 2024
Highly recommend - Very knowledgeable tour guide! Loved the experience! Lots of food! Personalized private tour. Could of never done on own
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D6777nflaurac
Jun 8, 2024
Welcome to Istanbul! Let's eat! - Elif was a wonderful guide and shared shared so much of her culture with us! We had so many great tastes from breakfast, to street food, coffee, tea, and sweets! Very friendly and knowledgeable. What a perfect introduction to Istanbul!
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Sharon_p
Jun 2, 2024
Best food - This was the best introduction for our trip to Istanbul. We got to taste so much traditional food both breakfast on European side plus snacks and then lunch on Asian side. All foods we may not have tried on our own. Our guide Gamsie was a delight. Very friendly and gave us lots of tips and information as well. Do not eat beforehand you will be so full after. Loved it!
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B5ypwrzhbx
Oct 1, 2024
Great intro to Turkish food - This was a great introduction to Turkish food and great way to start your trip. Erol our guide took us through breakfast snacks coffee and lunch spots through the European and Asian sides as well as explained history of food and Istanbul. Be careful about the stop in the spice market. They will rip you off and the tour guide didn’t say anything. Otherwise it was good.
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From $74
up to 8 guests
2 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).