Istanbul Food Tour Across Two Continents with Spice Bazaar and Ferry

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.