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Istanbul Food Tour Across Two Continents with Spice Bazaar and Ferry
Sample 25 tastings at 8+ stops spanning Europe and Asia with a local guide
5 h 30 min
Max 10 Guests
Istanbul is the only city in the world that sits on two continents, and this is the only food tour that lets you taste both sides in one day. Begin with a traditional Turkish breakfast in the centuries-old Spice Bazaar, then sail across the Bosphorus to Asia's modern Kadıköy district. Over eight stops, you'll savor baklava, Turkish coffee, kebabs, famous dondurma, and more. By the end, you'll get why being split between two continents makes Istanbul's food scene unlike anywhere else on earth.
What's included
Local foodie guide
8+ tasting stops
25 Turkish tastings
Walking tour of Spice Bazaar, Kadıköy market, and Moda
Round-trip Bosphorus ferry
Guide tips
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
Meet your guide near the Spice Bazaar
Your food adventure begins in Istanbul's historic Old City at Viyana Kahvesi Sirkeci, just steps from the legendary Spice Bazaar. Look for your guide holding a sign, ready to introduce you to the flavors that make Turkish cuisine unforgettable.
Traditional Turkish breakfast in Europe
Start your morning at a charming tea house overlooking the New Mosque. Spread out before you are locally sourced cheeses, briny olives, crusty bread, creamy honey, and fresh tomatoes, all paired with steaming Turkish tea served in tulip-shaped glasses.
Explore the Spice Bazaar
Step into the aromatic chaos of the Spice Bazaar, where merchants have traded for over 450 years. Breathe in saffron, sumac, and dried rose petals while your guide points out the best stalls and shares stories of the spice traders who shaped Istanbul's food culture.
Ferry across the Bosphorus
Board your ferry and glide across the Bosphorus Strait from Europe to Asia. Watch the skyline shift from minarets to modern neighborhoods as the salty breeze hints at the fresh flavors waiting on the other side.
Turkish coffee and baklava in Kadıköy
On the Asian side, settle into a local café where thick, aromatic Turkish coffee is brewed in traditional copper pots. Pair it with flaky baklava dripping with honey and layered with crushed pistachios.
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Wed, 13 May 2026
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