Istanbul Taste of Two Continents Food Tour - Spice Market & Ferry
Overview
About
Experience the unique blend of East and West on our Istanbul Food Tour. Visit the bustling Spice Market, where you'll discover exotic aromas and flavors. Then, take a scenic ferry ride along the Bosphorus Strait, offering breathtaking views of the city's skyline. Join us for a culinary adventure that will leave you with unforgettable memories of Istanbul's vibrant food scene.
What you'll do
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Itinerary
Istanbul Culinary Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Istanbul Taste of Two Continents Food Tour - Spice Market & Ferry in Istanbul, Turkey. This culinary tours experience includes 5 stops over 1 day. Duration: 5 hours. Activity level: Light.
Here is the starting point
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.
Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
Market Sourced Turkish Breakfast: Visit a breakfast market in the morning and gather an assortment of Turkish breakfast items, including cheeses, buffalo cream, hazelnut paste, honey, olives, dried beef pastrami, simit, and enjoy it all with traditional Turkish tea & menemen (Turkish scrambled eggs) at a local tea house. Listen to your guide’s entertaining & interesting stories about culture and daily life in Turkey while wondering if this could be your favorite breakfast ever.
Bosphorus Strait
Cross the mighty Bosphorus by ferry to explore the more modern and chic area of Kadıköy, on the Asian side. Kadıköy is home to some of the best local restaurants in Istanbul, frequented a new generation of Turks who love to dine out, while still savouring the flavours of their childhood.
Kadıköy Çarşısı
- You will nibble, sip and munch your way through the local Kadıköy market while your guide explains the colorful stalls and products.
- You'll want to bring your cameras out here to capture all the vibrancy that makes up the flavors of Turkish cuisine!
Kadikoy Iskelesi
The Taste of Two Continents tour finishes in Kadıköy Ferry Terminal. Your return ferry tickets are provided. Your guide will help you to catch the Eminönü ferry (back to the Spice Market) or Karaköy ferry.
This concludes the tour.
