Taste of Two Continents: Istanbul Food Tour

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: 24 hours
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
  • Friendly, knowledgeable and passionate English-speaking tour guide
  • 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
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Tea and coffee
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

Ready to savor the finest cuisine on both sides of Istanbul?
Begin with a delectable traditional Turkish breakfast in the heart of the historic Old City in Europe, then sail across to Asia to wander the lively streets of Kadıköy.
Accompanied by your foodie guide, you’ll make 8-9 delightful stops during your walk, sampling a variety of dishes at each –…

Location
Legacy Ottoman Hotel
Hamidiye Caddesi
IMPORTANT: Your tour guide will meet you in front of the Legacy Ottoman Hotel. TAKING TAXI: Ask the driver to take you to the Legacy Ottoman Hotel.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Shelly_p
Jan 13, 2025
Great experience! Quality... - Great experience! Quality and variety of foods were great. Ali was engaging and helpful. Overall enjoyed it, no complaints!
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Gina_r
Jan 7, 2025
Fantastic Food Tour. - What a great tour this was. It really was the highlight of my trip in Istanbul. I saw the history of Istanbul, visiting the mosques, but that was more information based than fum. The food tour is fun. I was only in Istanbul on the European side for a few days. Our food tour guide Bahri was an excellent tour guide. He speaks English very well, has high energy, a good sense of humor, kept things going at a good pace (without feeling rushed) and was just delightful. You could tell he was all about making sure we were enjoying ourselves. It was my first time in Istanbul and I really didn’t know the difference between the European and the Asian side. I was so glad a lot of the Food Tour was on the Asian side because I preferred it, and had it not been for this tour I would not have known, plus you get to experience taking the ferry from one side to the other. Again, such a great experience and a very, very fun day in spite of the clouds, the rain, and the cold wind. One hardly even noticed. Viator has themselves a winner with this tour guide, and the choices made for the food. If you like food and experiencing different casual places to eat I highly recommend this tour. Also, do not have a big breakfast before you go. You will be eating plenty on the tour. There is no lack of food. Bahri is also great at recommending places you might be interested in on your own for finer dining or where there is good wines etc... to try. He is extremely informative.
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Rohan_d
Jan 2, 2025
Excellent tour. Guide was amazing. - Super experience. Cinan, our tour guide, was exceptional. Little bit of history, little bit of facts, and lots of humor. Would highly recommend.
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Nanayaw_s
Jan 1, 2025
A Must Do! - Sinan was the BEST tour guide we have ever encountered amongst our various travels. He made sure our toddler was well taken care of throughout our time together. We loved being able to try a bit of everything while learning so much in our short time in Istanbul. We saw, ate, and experienced much of Turkish culture and left full to the brim with exceptional food. Our allergies were accommodated for above and beyond— highly recommend this tour!
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Maria_a
Dec 23, 2024
Great tour! - Celine is great guide ! Shes also a fun guide. She got along with our twenty something children. This tour is a must do When in istanbul.
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Anand_s
Dec 17, 2024
Great food and information - The tour guide Sinan was knowledgeable and informative. He made the tour very enjoyable. The food was plentiful and varied.
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Daydream49814749748
Dec 16, 2024
Review - What a gem! I recommend this tour to anyone coming to Istanbul for the first time! Our tour guide Aisha was so knowledgeable and made this tour a memorable experience! Be ready for a truly inspiring culinary experience! Another plus: you connect with other foodies from all over the world! 4.99/5 🙃
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E1467vmchristineb
Nov 24, 2024
Excellent guide - We had an excellent tour trying out different foods which were throughout delicious, But the best was really that we heard some little insider stories about the history, culture and people as well as current politics . Unfortunately I forgot the name of our guide. Big applause though
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Kim
Nov 13, 2024
Amaze your taste buds! - This food tour was the perfect first day in Istanbul. We ate in 8 different places and gained an appreciation for the awesome foods available in Turkey. Along the way we learned about the history and cultural of Turkey. Great tour!
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Robert_m
Nov 10, 2024
Must do when in Istanbul - We really loved this food tour and would recommend it to anyone early on in their visit to Istanbul. Great introduction to the local cuisine and a way orientation to the city. Our guide Ali Emrah was fantastic and the food was amazing.
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