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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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Narayan_m
Feb 19, 2026
The guide was very... - The guide was very courteous. He walked at our pace. He was very knowledgeable about the history and culture. He was very friendly.
I would highly recommend him for your Istanbul visit.
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894sylvainn
Feb 18, 2026
Great food tour to discover Istanbul - We did a food tour with Sercan yesterday. Our two teenage kids, my wife, and myself, all had a great time. Sercan was very helpful in explaining many aspects of turquish culture and history, and never seemed tired of answering our endless questions. The food was delicious and it was a really fantastic way to discover the city for our first time in Istanbul ! We would definitely recommend it !
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Dominik
Feb 17, 2026
Extensive food tour of Istanbul - Amazing food tour of Istanbul with Mert, covering both the European & Asian side. We were able to try many different Turkish cuisines covering breakfast & lunch 😋
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Curious61202181386
Feb 17, 2026
Our private food tour in Istanbul was absolutely unforgettable! - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Exploring both the European and Asian sides of this incredible city gave us such a well-rounded and authentic experience. From bustling markets to hidden local gems, every stop felt thoughtfully chosen and delicious.
What truly made the tour exceptional was our guide, Mert. He was incredibly personable, warm, and knowledgeable. Beyond introducing us to amazing local dishes, he shared fascinating history about the beautiful city of Istanbul — from its Byzantine roots to the Ottoman influences that still shape the culture today. His storytelling brought the streets, neighborhoods, and flavors to life in a way we never could have experienced on our own.
We loved crossing between continents and seeing how the vibe, food, and atmosphere subtly change from one side of the city to the other. It felt like we experienced two worlds in one day.
If you’re visiting Istanbul and want to taste authentic cuisine while learning about the city’s rich history and culture, this private tour with Mert is an absolute must. Highly recommend!
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Kapi0077
Feb 16, 2026
Strong Recommendation - It was an amazing experience. Kerem was the best guide in the world. I strongly recommend the tour. When you are in Istanbul it must be experienced.
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Arawan
Feb 8, 2026
Great way of knowing istanbul! - Great experience! Very informative and patient with Explanation. No problem with any detours. And trying any food thats not on the tour. Tour guide ugar was great!
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Vivekanandt2026
Feb 8, 2026
Worth it!!! - Tour was really good!!! Got to try a lot of different foods and saw a lot of places. Definitely recommend to book. Tour guide Ugar made the tour with it.
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Michaela
Feb 3, 2026
Highly recommended. Thank you to Sercan! - Sercan was the most wonderful tour guide! He met us at our hotel and guided us through both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul. We tried so many different delicious foods and learned so much about Turkish cuisine and culture. He was very knowledgable and happy to answer all our questions about Turkish history, culture, and politics... this is not only a food tour but the perfect way to get to know Istanbul!
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Mark
Jan 17, 2026
The best local guide and interesting food - Sercan is a really pleasant guide who knows his city well. We got much more than we came for.
We where introduced to good local places and food, and Sercan had good stories to tell and useful tips for the rest of our journey. We highly recommend booking a food tour like this one.
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Lisadd3854dz
Oct 4, 2025
Well worth the trip - Incredible experience with Ramazan! He is so knowledgeable as well as kind and patient as he navigated us through the streets of Istanbul. I highly recommend him!
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