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This Private Food Tour, all-inclusive experience covers all food, drinks, and ferry tickets—an easy and authentic way to taste the real Istanbul.
Join us on a flavorful journey across Istanbul’s European and Asian sides. Begin with a scenic ferry ride and cross the Bosphorus by ferry like a local tickets are included. Continue in Kadıköy with carefully selected tastings of street food, mezes, seafood, and dessert.
Highlights:
Duration: 6 hours
European & Asian sides
6-9 tastings
All-inclusive (appetizer, meze, drinks, ferry)
Max Participant: Private Tour
We are a platform of licensed tour guides in Istanbul, offering authentic food and cultural experiences. All tours are operated with a licensed travel agency.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your Guide right in front of Spice Bazaar Gate 1. The meeting point is just next to Mosque (Yeni Camii) and Eminonu Tram Station, making it very easy to reach by tram. When you arrive, please look for your guide holding a white and blue flag.
Itinerary
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1Eminonu Square
After meeting your guide, we begin with a traditional Turkish breakfast, tasting fresh local products while learning about daily life and food culture in Istanbul. We then walk through the lively streets of Eminönü towards the harbor and take a ferry (included) across the Bosphorus to the Asian side, enjoying the city like a local.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
2Kadikoy Iskelesi
In Kadıköy, we explore vibrant neighborhoods and continue with tastings of local street food.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Tarihi Moda Iskelesi
We walk down to **Moda, passing by the old Moda harbor—an iconic spot of the district—**where we take a break to enjoy tea with a beautiful sea view and learn about Turkish tea culture.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4Karga Bar
As we stroll through the charming streets, we stop at a local pub for a beer or soft drink (included), and along the way, taste fresh stuffed mussels, a local favorite.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Bosphorus Strait
We then take the ferry back (included) to the Spice Bazaar, where the tour ends with sweet tastings such as baklava and Turkish delight.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
Back at the Spice Bazaar, your guide walks you through the historic complex, sharing its rich history and role in Istanbul’s trade culture. Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to taste sweets such as baklava and Turkish delight. The tour ends here.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
Egyptian Bazaar Istanbul (Pass by)
We'll have breakfast right next to spice bazaar in local spot.
Admission ticket free -
7Ozcan Tursulari
Pickle Juice tasting
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
8Çiya Sofrası
Lahmacun Tasting
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
9
Almond Honey Turkish Ice Cream tasting
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
10Marul Handmade Çiğ Köfte
Cig Kofte (meatless roll) tasting
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended
- This is a walking tour
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- 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.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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