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Istanbul: Turkish Food Tour in Kadikoy Across the Bosphorus

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Istanbul: Turkish Food Tour in Kadikoy Across the Bosphorus
4.8  / 532 reviews

Discover authentic Turkish food with a gourmet guide on the Asian side of Istanbul. Cross the Bosphorus on a ferry to Kadikoy and visit the spots frequented by locals with lots of samplings on the go.

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Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
German, English
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Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Llewellyn Janse – South Africa

What a way to see another side of Istanbul! Çigdem, our guide, was fantastic. She had us taste local street food, and explained the story behind each one. Also gave us lots of tips for the rest of our stay. So nice to experience Istanbul with a local! Thank, Çigdem!

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Llewellyn Janse – South Africa
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Amy – United States

My husband and I stopped in Istanbul for 2 days on a cruise. We wanted to see the Asian side of the city so signed up for the 3 hour evening food tour. Our guide, Hulia, was fantastic. She met us on the European side and we started tasting delicious, local Turkish dishes. We then visited the Spice Market, before boarding the public ferry to travel to the Asian side. We walked around the food market stopping at various shops and restaurants to try all sorts of different delicacies. There was a huge variety and quantity of food, drinks, sweets etc. We were stuffed by the end. It was interesting to see firsthand how locals spend an evening out in Istanbul. Hulia was a wonderful guide and very easy to talk with. If you like to try new foods and experience different cultures, this is the tour for you!

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Amy – United States

Experience

Itinerary

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    2 starting location options:

    Hamdi Restaurant Eminönü, Hamdi Restaurant Eminönü

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    Bosphorus Strait

    Guided tour (20 minutes)

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    Kadıköy, Istanbul

    Guided tour (15 minutes)

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    Kadıköy, Istanbul

    Food tasting, Food market visit (2.5 hours)

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    Hamdi Restaurant Eminönü, Hamdi Restaurant Eminönü

Main sites passed

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Taste your way through the neighborhood of Kadikoy on the Asian side
  • Follow your local guide to discover where local Istanbulites eat and socialize
  • Sample local food served with plates of the popular appetizers called 'meze'
  • Enjoy a commuter ferry going across the Bosphorus to the Asian continent
  • Benefit from the smallest groups of maximum 8 people

Full description

Explore Istanbul on an extraordinary food tour to see a different side beyond its beautiful buildings, palaces, and mosques. Join the locals to try lots of good eating and drinking on a food discovery. Eat your way through Kadıkoy and indulge in a taste of Istanbul’s local life. Kadıkoy is a very residential neighborhood where the locals meet friends, shop, and eat a variety of good food. After you go across the Bosphorus to the Asian side on the famous commuter ferry, discover typical Turkish flavors. Taste several samplings, chat with shopkeepers, watch locals, and make friends. Join this tour for a time of great food and drink, history, and culture. Food samplings are included on the go. Plenty of food will be sampled along the way: baklava, desserts, Turkish delight, simit, Turkish tea, mezes, olives, delicatessen stops, pastrami, clotted cream, cheese, and more!

Includes

  • Food samplings on the go
  • Professional and local guide
  • Walking tour with max eight people
  • Bosphorus ferry tickets
  • Alcoholic drinks (can be purchased on the spot)

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

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Date

Meeting point

Meet outside Hamdi Restaurant in Eminonu, Rüstem Paşa Mah Tahmis Caddesi, Rüstem Paşa, Kalçin Sk. No:11, 34116 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Baby strollers

Know before you go

  • A small amount of walking is involved
  • Minimum drinking age is 18
  • Vegetarians are well catered for

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 32 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Service
    4.8/5
  • Organization
    5/5

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Llewellyn Janse – South AfricaSeptember 25, 2023  – Verified booking
What a way to see another side of Istanbul! Çigdem, our guide, was fantastic. She had us taste local street food, and explained the story behind each one. Also gave us lots of tips for the rest of our stay. So nice to experience Istanbul with a local! Thank, Çigdem!
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Amy – United StatesOctober 8, 2023  – Verified booking
My husband and I stopped in Istanbul for 2 days on a cruise. We wanted to see the Asian side of the city so signed up for the 3 hour evening food tour. Our guide, Hulia, was fantastic. She met us on the European side and we started tasting delicious, local Turkish dishes. We then visited the Spice Market, before boarding the public ferry to travel to the Asian side. We walked around the food market stopping at various shops and restaurants to try all sorts of different delicacies. There was a huge variety and quantity of food, drinks, sweets etc. We were stuffed by the end. It was interesting to see firsthand how locals spend an evening out in Istanbul. Hulia was a wonderful guide and very easy to talk with. If you like to try new foods and experience different cultures, this is the tour for you!
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Jessica – United StatesNovember 3, 2023  – Verified booking
The food tour was amazing. We were able to visit the market and more local area of Kadakoy. In 3 hours, we were able to stop in 7-9 places and try the best of everything! Our guide was thorough and knowledgeable about life, markets, landmarks and history, and even gave some recommendations for our neighborhood restaurants. She was open, friendly, and fun! Very highly recommend this tour and bring a good appetite, as there is a lot of food.
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Product ID: 151022

Activity provider:Walks In Europe

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