Pay-As-You-Go Food Tour: Europe & Asia Continents & Local Markets

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5 to 6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 2 more

✨Istanbul Food Tour: Spice Bazaar and Kadıköy Market
Uncover hidden flavors on both sides of the Bosphorus

✨ Discover Istanbul’s European Old City & Asian Kadıköy and a world of delectable Turkish delicacies on this action-packed, small-group walking tour

✨ Begin with the Rüstem Pasha Mosque, a 1561 masterwork by Mimar Sinan covered in thousands of historic Iznik tiles

✨ Learn the historical reasons why women need a scarf and must be separated.

✨Explore the vibrant Spice Market before crossing the Bosphorus to trendy Kadıköy (ferry paid by the guide)

✨ Be local: Skip tourist traps and buy authentic street food at local prices and taste iconic street foods.

✨ Ultimate Flexibility: Perfect for adventurous, budget-conscious, vegetarian, or vegan travelers.

✨ Unlike rigid, all-inclusive tours, this flexible "pay-as-you-go" experience lets you control your budget and diet.

✨Food Budget: Please bring cash (Turkish Lira ) & a credit card for your personal food choices.

What's Included

Ferry to Kadıköy ( one way )
Private Guided Tour (approx. 6 h)
Coffee and/or Tea
All Soft Drinks and Alcoholics Beverages ( useally not served )
Gratuities
All food and drinks are at the guest's expense. Payments must be made directly to the Rest Cafe or street food stalls, not to the guide.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of the gate

End point

We will finish in front of the Post Office and / Starbukcs or any place your like

Itinerary

Duration: 5 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Rustem Pasha Mosque

    Begin your journey at the Rüstem Pasha Mosque, a 1561 masterwork by Mimar Sinan, renowned for its breathtaking interior covered in thousands of exquisite, historic Iznik tiles.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

    Where You’ll Go From iconic landmarks to tucked-away local favorites, these are the places you’ll explore and experience firsthand with your Expert. Spice Bazaar Bosphorus Ferry Kadikoy Market

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    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, with the freedom to drink anything.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    KadIkoy CarsIsI

    Cross the Bosphorus Strait by ferry to explore the Kadıköy market, bursting with briny air and bright colors. Here, you’ll see everything from fishmongers and gourmet shops to butchers and fruit vendors. Linger at a few unusual stops, like the pickle shop where anything that can be is pickled. Visit local delis and bakeries, perhaps tasting tart pomegranate sauces, syrupy Turkish sweets, cake-like cheese helva, and sour sumac juice.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    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 the Karaköy ferry.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Everyone has to wait the security lines
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Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Walking Tours
Culinary Tours
Street Food Tours
Food & Drink
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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