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Taste of Two Continents: Istanbul Food Tour
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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.
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.
- 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
- 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 / Tips for guide
- No vegetarian food options at 2-3 of the food stops
- No vegan food options at 4-5 of the food stops
- Private transportation
- Gratuities / Tips for guide
- No vegetarian food options at 2-3 of the food stops
- No vegan food options at 4-5 of the food stops
- Private transportation
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 –…
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 – enough to satisfy your appetite with all the amazing Turkish flavors!
From street foods and homemade Turkish dishes to traditional kebabs and Turkish ice cream, The Taste of Two Continents tour offers a full-day immersion into Istanbul’s culinary scene, providing a glimpse into Turkish culture and daily life.
- Maximum group size is 10
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended
- Children aged 5 years and younger are welcome at no charge
- Tour runs rain or shine
- This is a walking tour. Max walking distance is 10 minutes between many stops. Total 2.5kms (1.5miles) walk.
- Not recommended for vegan, gluten free, lactose free travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with serious allergies or food restrictions
- Please advise any specific dietary/allergy requirements at time of booking
Location
Viyana Kahvesi Sirkeci
Hamidiye Caddesi
IMPORTANT: Our meeting point is "Viyana Kahvesi Sirkeci." There are multiple branches of this cafe in Istanbul.
TAKING TAXI: Ask the driver to take you to the Legacy Ottoman Hotel. Viyana Kahvesi Sirkeci is on the left hand side of the hotel.
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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Nov 3, 2025
Best Food Tour I’ve done on 5 continents - I’ve done food tours hither and yon, but this one takes the cake. We started on the European side but spent most of our time on the Asian side of Istanbul. That really is where the flavor is!
Countless stalls and restaurants, there was so much variety that I lost track of what all I had eaten - good thing I took pictures!
The tour guide Bahri did an excellent job of dropping in history, and also came in clutch with his recommendation of “City Planner,” and app that does a better job of mapping public transit than Google Maps. I used it to get back to my hotel well west of the old town, and it works very well
This was absolutely a highlight of my trip to Istanbul. Thanks so much for the great experience!
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U1433htandrews
Aug 25, 2025
One of the best food tours I have taken - This tour is awesome. The guides really take care of you. We had Bahri. He was great. Tons of cultural knowledge, Turkish food insights, and history. Don’t eat before tour. Also a bit of walking. Would say 14k steps as you go around the city. Mainly flat but still your walking. Food was amazing. 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 6 snacks, deserts, it was really a full gambit of all the Turkish favorites. We loved it! No need for dinner either. So much food. The value here is second to none. Bahri always had waters for hydration, ferry fares, etc. Your taken care of the whole way. This is a must in Istanbul. You learn so much of the culture through food and the history of it! Enjoy!
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839jocelynt
Jun 5, 2025
Must do on your trip! - Wonderful food tour! The guide was very accommodating to our changing schedule and gave us a great overview of the diverse food options in Istanbul. They also provided helpful suggestions for the rest of our time in the city. Highly recommend!
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Andreas
Apr 24, 2025
Tasty Tour - Interesting Tour with nice food. We were a small group of 4 persons and we had a very good time with our Guide Tunç. It was a relaxed atmosphere
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Amelia_f
Mar 23, 2025
Amazing tour! - Our guide was Öykü, and she was amazing! Very knowledgeable and warm. We learned a lot and had a fantastic time. The food was fantastic & we would highly recommend the Taste of Two Continents Tour to anyone considering it. She told us where the locals shopped vs the touristy places, which was so helpful compared to the other tour we did in Istanbul yesterday with a different company which felt like more of a sales experience.
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Louise_f
Mar 8, 2025
A great experience with... - A great experience with an extremely friendly and knowledgeable guide. Tasted lots of different foods, all authentic to the locals. Extremely enjoyable day. Our guide was also extremely helpful with assistance and guidance for the rest of my day
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Leslie_l
Feb 3, 2025
Eating thru Istanbul - The tour was fabulous. Our tour guide, Saleen, was sweet, funny, honest and knowledgeable. We were able to experience turkish cuisine and street food that I might not have tried or known what it is. The tour also consisted of a little history and tips on navigating through the city. After doing the tour, we went back through the city going to some of the restaurants and buying some items. We loved the tour so much that when we ran into some American tourists we recommended the food tour to them.
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Laurieschneyer
Jan 21, 2025
Fabulous food tour! - Fabulous food tour! Our guide, Selen, not only introduced us to many great tastes, she also helped us understand the historical and cultural background of the delicious food. Best food tour we’ve ever done. Highly recommend!
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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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Gabriel_t
Sep 11, 2025
Good but overpriced - This food tour was interesting and worth the time if you are into food and have 5 hours to kill in Istanbul. Ali, our guide was very knowledgeable about not only food but the local culture. Visiting the Asian side was special with a nice ferry ride. My only gripe is we spent nearly $300 with the tip for the two of us and most of the food we tasted were bits here and bites there and all was served in a rustic environment. I do not mind rustic but the tour price charged does not commensurate the food presentation, quantity and quality. Turkish breakfast started with the guide bringing most items in his backpack in small cellophane wrapped plastic trays and serving it on the terrace of a delapidated restaurant on paper plates on a long table covered with sheets of newspaper. There were 7-8 stops after that each serving a bowl of soup, a piece of local sweet, some pickles, ice cream, etc. Ishkander kebab on the Asian side was the highlight - we got half a kebab. Overall an ok experience made worthwhile by our guide Ali but just do not believe we got anywhere close to $300 worth of food experience here. I recommend you review what other food tours offer before deciding on how you spend your time and money.
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