Istanbul: European and Asian Side Guided Foodie Walking Tour

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Istanbul: European and Asian Side Guided Foodie Walking Tour
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Top rated
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4.918455 out of 5 stars
699 reviews

Fill your belly to the brim with fantastic Turkish flavors on a guided walking tour of the best food on both sides of Istanbul. Make 8-9 stops with a variety of delicious foods at each location.

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Duration 5.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Small group
Limited to 10 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Stuart M – United Kingdom

the friendly and very informative tour guide Feyza made our food tour of Istanbul. The food and scenes were great. we would recommend the tour and especially Feyza. thank you

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Brendan – United States

Great! Tunc was hilarious and personal and made it fun

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Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Viyana Kahvesi Sirkeci

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    Spice Bazaar, Istanbul

    Guided tour, Food market visit (15 minutes)

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    Spice Bazaar, Istanbul

    Breakfast (30 minutes)

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    Spice Bazaar, Istanbul

    Food tasting (30 minutes)

  • Ferry

    (30 minutes)

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    Kadıköy market

    Guided tour (20 minutes)

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    Kadıköy market

    Local snacks, Food tasting (30 minutes)

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    Kadıköy Çarşı

    Lunch (45 minutes)

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    Moda

    Tea, Street food, Regional food (30 minutes)

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    Kadıköy Çarşı

    Dessert, Food tasting (30 minutes)

  • Finish at:

    Kadıköy

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Taste the best of Turkish cuisine on a guided food tour of Istanbul
  • Discover secret local restaurants and one-of-a-kind boutique markets
  • Savor a delicious kebab at a local family-owned restaurant
  • Visit the locals' favorite Kadikoy market on the Asian side of Istanbul
  • Taste world-famous Turkish ice-cream, baklava, and traditional Turkish coffee

Full description

Discover Istanbul’s vibrant food scene and acquaint yourself with Turkish culture and habits during this walking tour. Make stops at 8-9 different eateries on both the European and Asian sides of the city. Enjoy homemade dishes and street food from traditional kebabs to Turkish ice cream.

Begin your morning with a delicious Turkish breakfast of locally sourced produce on Istanbul’s European side. Afterward, cross the Bosphorus Strait by ferry to explore the more modern and chic area of Kadıköy, on the Asian side, where you will discover some of the best restaurants in Istanbul.

Sip on freshly brewed Turkish coffee while enjoying locally made baklava. Taste delicious dolma, tantuni, and kokoreç, as well as other local favorites.

Finally, finish your day with the cool, refreshing flavors of the best Turkish dondurma (ice-cream) in the trendy Moda district..

Includes

  • Round-trip transportation by ferry
  • Walking tour
  • Guide
  • Visit to 8-9 different eateries
  • All tastings
  • 4 local drinks
  • Tips
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users
  • Vegans

Meeting point

Meet at "Viyana Kahvesi Sirkeci." There are multiple branches of this cafe in Istanbul. If arriving by taxi, ask the driver to take you to the Legacy Ottoman Hotel. Viyana Kahvesi Sirkeci is on the left-hand side of the hotel.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Umbrella

Know before you go

  • Tours depart rain or shine

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based on 699 reviews

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  • Value for money
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Stuart M – United KingdomMay 6, 2025 – Verified booking
the friendly and very informative tour guide Feyza made our food tour of Istanbul. The food and scenes were great. we would recommend the tour and especially Feyza. thank you
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Brendan – United StatesMay 5, 2025 – Verified booking
Great! Tunc was hilarious and personal and made it fun
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Sumaiyah – United KingdomMay 2, 2025 – Verified booking
Ali was incredible! He is a foodie at heart and is knowledgable. He’s great fun and it was a pleasure to have him as our guide :) Thanks Ali!

Product ID: 187992

Activity provider:Yummy Istanbul

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