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Istanbul Street Food: Two-Continent Culinary Tour
Explore Istanbul’s hidden gems with personalized shore excursions. Dive into art, food, and history. Book now for an unforgettable adventure.
Explore Istanbul’s hidden gems with personalized shore excursions. Dive into art, food, and history. Book now for an unforgettable adventure.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Sultanahmet - Begin a private Istanbul Street Food Tour with a traditional Turkish breakfast in the historic Old City. Stroll through the Spice Bazaar area to sample simit, Turkish delight, and local snacks before boarding a public ferry across the Bosphorus to Kadikoy on the Asian side. Discover Kadikoy Market, pausing at bakeries, grill houses,…
- Sultanahmet - Begin a private Istanbul Street Food Tour with a traditional Turkish breakfast in the historic Old City. Stroll through the Spice Bazaar area to sample simit, Turkish delight, and local snacks before boarding a public ferry across the Bosphorus to Kadikoy on the Asian side. Discover Kadikoy Market, pausing at bakeries, grill houses, and street-food stalls to enjoy börek, lahmacun, döner or dürüm, kokorec for the daring, meze, and seasonal dishes. Conclude with Turkish coffee or tea and a dessert like baklava or künefe. This tour spans two continents in a single day, includes all food tastings and public transport, and emphasizes authentic local venues over touristy restaurants. The walking distance is moderate with ample breaks.
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Tea and coffee
- Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
- Professional Licensed Tour Guide
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Tea and coffee
- Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
- Professional Licensed Tour Guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- No vegan food options at 4-5 of the food stops
- No vegetarian food options at 2-3 of the food stops
- Gratuities
- No vegan food options at 4-5 of the food stops
- No vegetarian food options at 2-3 of the food stops
Meal Options
- Turkish Breakfast
- Turkish Coffee or Turkish Tea
- Turkish Delight Tasting at Spice Bazaar
- Lunch ( Kebap, Iskender, Kokorec or Other Local Food )
- Baklava or Kunefe
- Local Snacks - Various street snacks
- Turkish Breakfast
- Turkish Coffee or Turkish Tea
- Turkish Delight Tasting at Spice Bazaar
- Lunch ( Kebap, Iskender, Kokorec or Other Local Food )
- Baklava or Kunefe
- Local Snacks - Various street snacks
Additional Information
Begin your private Istanbul Street Food Tour with a delightful traditional Turkish breakfast in the historic Old City. Stroll through the Spice Bazaar area to savor simit, Turkish delight, and local snacks before boarding the public ferry to cross the Bosphorus to Kadikoy on the Asian side. Discover Kadikoy Market, pausing at bakeries, grill houses, and…
Begin your private Istanbul Street Food Tour with a delightful traditional Turkish breakfast in the historic Old City. Stroll through the Spice Bazaar area to savor simit, Turkish delight, and local snacks before boarding the public ferry to cross the Bosphorus to Kadikoy on the Asian side. Discover Kadikoy Market, pausing at bakeries, grill houses, and street-food stalls to enjoy börek, lahmacun, döner or dürüm, kokorec for the adventurous, meze, and seasonal dishes. Conclude with a cup of Turkish coffee or tea and a sweet treat like baklava or künefe. This tour spans two continents in a single day, includes all food tastings and public transportation, and emphasizes authentic local venues over touristy restaurants. The walking distance is moderate with ample breaks.
- Infants can participate on this tour with their parents
- Not Recommended for Vegan and Vegeterian Travelers
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(28 Ratings)
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Jbmullen
May 18, 2026
Fantastic Food tour! - Our experience was fantastic. We had a great variety of food, lot's of history, and saw parts of Istanbul that we probably wouldn't have seen but for the tour. It was just my husband and I with the guide, who was wonderful. Come hungry and expect to see and eat an incredible amount.
We were in Asia and Europe, taking the ferry back and forth. We were able to shop a bit in the Spice Market too.
Highly recommend this tour.
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Alicemex
May 11, 2026
Fabulous Experience - We had a wonderful time with Emre. When you go with him, make sure you bring your appetite. He met us in front of our rental apartment and showed us how to use the public transit system to get around Istanbul. Along the way, we enjoyed a lot of different local food. We highly recommend this visit for anyone wanting to explore more of Istanbul.
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Hettysq
Apr 25, 2026
Great food, great company - Mert was a great guide and great company, pointing out lots of things that we wouldn’t have noticed otherwise, like the monument to the market goose! He took account of a food allergy and we replaced one stop with a visit to a pickles shop, which was great.
The spice market and lokum was a particularly good experience, while the Kunefe was delicious and the Kokorec was definitely good to try. The food was plentiful but not overwhelming. All in all, it’s a great day out with a local who clearly loves his city. It’s a very low-stress way to discover new places and new food.
Would highly recommend!
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Lisa_b
Apr 22, 2026
Great way to experience Istanbil - This was a great way to see Istanbul. The foods we sampled were all delicious -
including some things I probably would not have picked on my own. Our guide Emrey was fantastic - full of interesting information and very accommodating.
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Alex
Mar 27, 2026
Lovely food and excellent guide - An excellent food tour with guide emreyy, he took us to lovely food stops and we had a very enjoyable and informative few hours with him. I would thoroughly recommend him.
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Anne
Mar 25, 2026
HIGHLY RECOMMEND requesting Mert for this tour. - We had a wonderful time with Mert. He took us to local places with a delicious variety of food. Just as outstanding and memorable as the food was the time we spent with Mert. He impressed us with his knowledge, sense of humor, and mastery of the English language.
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Q3041hvjoeh
Mar 4, 2026
Excellent guide, highlight of our trip - Serçan was an outstanding guide and made the experience truly memorable. He thoughtfully tailored the tour to our interests, introduced us to wonderful food and charming spots we never would have discovered on our own, and shared fascinating insights into the city and its culture along the way. The pacing and length of the tour were perfect, and we especially appreciated the helpful tips he offered for the rest of our time in the city. Considering the price included meals and the ferry, it was an exceptional value. Highly recommended.
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Jacquib969
Mar 1, 2026
Wonderful insight into Turkish food and culture - My friend and I were treated to a fantastic culinary tour. I can’t speak highly enough of Mert, our guide. Mert clearly knows his stuff and loves his job - he took us to places where we could try different foods and learn more about Turkey and its’ culture. I would definitely recommend this tour - thank you!
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Venture34107923509
Apr 22, 2026
Taste, sights and sounds of istanbul - ⭐️⭐️⭐️ A wonderful experience that should not be missed!
Exploring both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul by walking through the streets with a guide was truly unforgettable. It’s such a memorable way to soak up the city - the tastes, sights, and sounds all feel completely authentic. You get a real sense of daily life on both sides of the Bosphorus, not just the tourist spots.
If you’re debating whether to do it, don’t skip this. Highly recommend!
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Shannonm393
Mar 31, 2026
Great experience. - Had a wonderful time with Sercan. Ate so much tasty food. Sercan shared interesting information about the area and the food we were tasting. He was very accommodating to our slower pace. Great experience and highly recommended.
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