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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Julie_l
Oct 19, 2024
Fantastic way to get... - Fantastic way to get closer to both Istanbul and Turkish culture. Tunc was a wonderful host and guide.
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Mark_s
Oct 11, 2024
Terrific tour - Excellent tour and introduction to Istanbul. Great guide and lovely food. Ferry across the Bodphorus thrown in… Terrific Many thanks
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Nomad33634483989
Oct 7, 2024
Istanbul Spice Point of Sale - Beautiful and characteristic, they make you taste their products, the colors and scents make it fascinating. Inside and outside there is a bit of everything souvenir compresr
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Curtis_k
Sep 29, 2024
Great tour - Our guide Breza was wonderful. She made it fun and interesting. We enjoyed the other guests in our group.
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Jtravels2024
Sep 28, 2024
Best food tour - A excellent and informative tour one of the best I have done of this type. Covers everything from breakfast to dinner including popular sandwiches, side dishes such as mussels and unique drinks I haven’t come across anywhere else such as turnip juice, pickle juice and a type of yoghurt drink. Beyza our guide was friendly and informative and when I got separated from the tour, my fault not theirs , came and got me to bring me back to the tour. Even by big city standards Istanbul is overwhelming this tour is a great guide in directing foodies where they should be looking for some interesting bites. Highly recommend
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Dreinpa
Sep 21, 2024
Spice is nice! - A long day of eating, talking and walking (in a good way!) From breakfast to dessert we ate it all. Total walking distance was around 3.0 miles, and 2 quick scenic ferry rides. Our guide was Tugce (and that is not spelled correctly) and she narrated both history, and food and how they intertwine.
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May_p
Sep 13, 2024
Traditional Foods - Wonderful tour! Highly recommend. Being able to taste traditional breakfast, lunch and snacks while walking around the neighborhood with new friends was a great way to begin our trip.
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Brandon_h
Aug 6, 2024
Scrumptious tour - come hungry! - Sinan was an incredible tour guide. One of the best I've ever had. He was funny and incredibly knowledgeable. We had an amazing time!!
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Sam_v
Jul 29, 2024
Food and eating!! Two things that unite us ALL!! - Our taste of two continents tour started with excellent communication from our guide Bahar. In our tour, we had one person with celiac (severe gluten allergy) and 1 person that is pescatarian. Our experience with Bahar and her attention to these details was far beyond what we could have imagined. She checked and double checked that the food was appropriately prepared for our family and made sure that those with restrictions were given plenty of options to enjoy along with the entire group. It can be very challenging for a person with celiac to feel confident in a foreign country to eat freely and trust the meals that are being prepared. Bahar ensured every food was properly prepared. This attention to detail allowed ALL to enjoy this amazing food trip across 2 continents. Starting with the tour of the market Bahar was a wealth of information about the Turkish food, culture and history. Her knowledge of the customs and how it relates to the food made this experience a highlight of our trip. There are plenty of reviews on this site about the food, and they are not wrong. Be prepared to eat A LOT great tasting food. Come with an open mind and empty belly. Bahar made sure to guide us on the proper way to enjoy this new cuisine and made it okay that we may not enjoy all the foods we were trying. The extra attention that Bahar took ensure that my sister in law could safely enjoy this experience is what made Bahar a real standout!!
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Scott_j
Jul 28, 2024
Tasty and Informative! - I wish I had gone on this tour at the beginning of my stay in Istanbul. We tried a wide variety of Turkish dishes and explored both the European and Asian sides of the city. Our guide was informative, a great communicator, and gave tons of helpful tidbits. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in Turkish food that also wants to explore different parts of the city you may not otherwise see.
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