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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
- No vegetarian food options at 2-3 of the food stops
- No vegan food options at 4-5 of the food stops
- Gratuities
- No vegetarian food options at 2-3 of the food stops
- No vegan food options at 4-5 of the food stops
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
- 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
Legacy Ottoman Hotel
Hamidiye Caddesi
IMPORTANT: Your tour guide will meet you in front of the Legacy Ottoman Hotel.
TAKING TAXI: Ask the driver to take you to the Legacy Ottoman 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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Brandon_h
Aug 6, 2024
Scrumptious tour - come hungry! - Sinan was an incredible tour guide. One of the best I've ever had. He was funny and incredibly knowledgeable. We had an amazing time!!
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Sam_v
Jul 29, 2024
Food and eating!! Two things that unite us ALL!! - Our taste of two continents tour started with excellent communication from our guide Bahar. In our tour, we had one person with celiac (severe gluten allergy) and 1 person that is pescatarian. Our experience with Bahar and her attention to these details was far beyond what we could have imagined. She checked and double checked that the food was appropriately prepared for our family and made sure that those with restrictions were given plenty of options to enjoy along with the entire group. It can be very challenging for a person with celiac to feel confident in a foreign country to eat freely and trust the meals that are being prepared. Bahar ensured every food was properly prepared. This attention to detail allowed ALL to enjoy this amazing food trip across 2 continents. Starting with the tour of the market Bahar was a wealth of information about the Turkish food, culture and history. Her knowledge of the customs and how it relates to the food made this experience a highlight of our trip.
There are plenty of reviews on this site about the food, and they are not wrong. Be prepared to eat A LOT great tasting food. Come with an open mind and empty belly. Bahar made sure to guide us on the proper way to enjoy this new cuisine and made it okay that we may not enjoy all the foods we were trying. The extra attention that Bahar took ensure that my sister in law could safely enjoy this experience is what made Bahar a real standout!!
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Scott_j
Jul 28, 2024
Tasty and Informative! - I wish I had gone on this tour at the beginning of my stay in Istanbul. We tried a wide variety of Turkish dishes and explored both the European and Asian sides of the city. Our guide was informative, a great communicator, and gave tons of helpful tidbits. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in Turkish food that also wants to explore different parts of the city you may not otherwise see.
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Steve_r
Jul 24, 2024
Take this tour early in your visit - Great food and walking tour. The markets they take you to are better than the Grand Bazaar and plenty of hidden gems along the way. If you are visiting Istanbul for a few days that this tour early in your trip. It will show you good non touristy place to visit.
Only recommended, bring some small bills to trip the restaurants you visit and the guide at the end.
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Chris_b
Jul 22, 2024
Great tour, great guide - We got to try foods that I would have never ordered off the menu. It was a great 5ish hours of touring and trying new things. Especially liked going over to the Asia side and seeing such new things and a different atmosphere
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Marci_f
Jul 17, 2024
OMG - OMG. I had so much fun. My teenagers had so much fun. Going to multiple places and continents. Something that bothered my daughter was all of the smoking and cigarettes but other than that it was FANTASTIC. Our guide was so much fun he gave us so much new information and we had a really great time. The group of people we were with all had a great time. I loved it so much. I totally recommend!!
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Salik_s
Jul 7, 2024
Delightful food tour in Istanbul - Our guide, Leyla, was fantastic! She was very informative about Turkish cuisine and history. I loved every stop and enjoyed at least one item from each place. My favorite part was breakfast because it is rare to enjoy a sit-down breakfast with others. I would recommend this tour to everyone and plan on doing it again myself. Note, that there is a lot of walking involved so I would advise walking around Istanbul for the first couple of days at your own pace before you do this tour.
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Lisa_w
Jul 5, 2024
A full belly after a fun morning - The most memorable portions of the tour included the full Turkish breakfast, the rustic lamb stew, and the multi course luncheon. Our guide Leyla was excellent. She kept us entertained for 6 hours and made sure we got back to our cruise ship with time to spare. I highly recommend this tour to any foodies or otherwise adventurous eaters!
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Claire_p
Jul 1, 2024
Amazing Istanbul Food Tour on two Continents - This food tour was fabulous. Our guide was fantastic and knowledgeable. We had such a variety of goods to try and really enjoyed eating it all. The experience to be on two continents was great. Highly recommend this tour.
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Georgette_k
Jul 2, 2024
Booked this early.... - Booked this early. Flights cancelled and couldn’t make scheduled tour. Texted as soon as I could that we needed to cancel or book for the next day. Got No response. Texted several times. No response. Got emails telling me how much they enjoyed us on the tour that we did not take. Booked for 4. Total loss of $500.00. Buyer beware! Would love to hear from this company.
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