Give yourself a taste of both sides of Istanbul. Indulge in a market breakfast in Europe in the heart of the historic Old City, before you sail across to Asia and explore the vibrant streets of Kadıköy. You’ll make 8-9 different stops during your walk with various samples at each – enough to fill your belly with all the fantastic Turkish flavours!

From homemade dishes and street foods to traditional kebabs and Turkish ice cream, The Taste of Two Continents tour is your full-day immersion inside Istanbul’s food scene and a glimpse of Turkish culture and daily life.

Tour Schedule:

The Taste of Two Continents tour departs daily at 09:00, 09:30, or 10:00 a.m. and lasts approximately 5.5 to 6 hours. View the tour calendar here.

Included:

• 8-9 uniquely different eateries and restaurants, with multiple tastings at each.
• Friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate English-speaking tour guide.
• Transport by ferry from Europe to Asia (and back again).
• A day filled with culinary, cultural, historic, and personal anecdotes, with a local’s insider view of Istanbul.

Group Size:

Tour group size is max 10 people.

Price:

• Adult: US$135
  
• Child (6-12): US$85
  
• Infant (0-5): Free

Cancellation Policy:

Risk-free 100% refund if you cancel 24 hours before the tour starts.

Meeting & Finishing Point:

Taste of Two Continents tour begins in Istanbul’s Old City. There, we meet to start our tour in the heart of Eminönü, close to Spice Market. The exact meeting point and detailed directions will be provided upon booking confirmation.

Taste of Two Continents tour finishes at Kadıköy Ferry Terminal. Your return ferry tickets are included. Your guide will help you to catch the Eminönü ferry (back to the Spice Market) or the Karaköy ferry.

What to Bring & Wear:

• An empty stomach and your appetite!
  
• Casual and comfortable shoes and clothing.
  
• Our tours depart rain or shine; if rain is forecast, you might like to bring an umbrella for the short walking distances between food stops.

• This tour needs minimum 2 people to run and if you are booking for 1 person, please send us a message using the Contact Us button on the right.  

• This tour is not suitable for vegetarians and non-red meat diet.

• Young children 5 years and under are free.

• Cancellation policy: Risk-free 100% refund if you cancel 24-hours before tour start.

• If you have a larger group or just prefer a private tour, please contact us so we can assist you with options.

Inclusions

• All food and drink along the tour, including bottled water as you need
• A friendly, knowledgeable and passionate English-speaking tour guide
• An evening filled with culinary, cultural, historic and personal anecdotes, with a local insider’s view of Istanbul

• This tour needs minimum 2 people to run and if you are booking for 1 person, please send us a message using the Contact Us button on the right.  

• Young children 5 years and under are free.

• Cancellation policy: Risk-free 100% refund if you cancel 24-hours before tour start.

• If you have a larger group or just prefer a private tour, please contact us so we can assist you with options.

Inclusions

• All food and drink along the tour, including bottled water as you need
• A friendly, knowledgeable and passionate English-speaking tour guide
• Transport by ferry from Europe to Asia (and back again)
• A day filled with culinary, cultural, historic and personal anecdotes, with a local insider’s view of Istanbul