Istanbul Asian Side Food Tour • Small Group • 10+ Tastings
Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul Asian Side Food Tour • Small Group • 10+ Tastings

Outty Ranking 73 4.9 · 34 traveler reviews3 hoursFrom $49
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73/100

Strongly Recommended. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

4.9/5

Based on 34 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Istanbul Asian Side Food Tour • Small Group • 10+ Tastings worth booking?

Istanbul Asian Side Food Tour • Small Group • 10+ Tastings is a 3-hour experience in Istanbul, Turkey, from $49 per person. It scores 73 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 34 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
73 / 100
Rating
4.9/5 (34)
Duration
3 hours
From
$49 per person

Spend an evening eating your way through Kadıköy, Istanbul’s lively Asian-side food district. Follow your local guide through the market lanes and Moda backstreets, stopping for more than 10 tastings including midye dolma, lahmacun, kokoreç, garlicky beyran and traditional goat’s-milk dondurma. Come hungry: the tastings add up to a full dinner, not just a few samples. With a maximum of 10 guests, there’s plenty of time to discover the stories behind the food and the neighbourhood. The tour finishes back at Kadıköy Ferry Terminal, with your one-way ferry ticket to the European side included.

What you get

    About this experience

    Spend an evening eating your way through Kadıköy, Istanbul’s lively Asian-side food district. Follow your local guide through the market lanes and Moda backstreets, stopping for more than 10 tastings including midye dolma, lahmacun, kokoreç, garlicky beyran and traditional goat’s-milk dondurma. Come hungry: the tastings add up to a full dinner, not just a few samples. With a maximum of 10 guests, there’s plenty of time to discover the stories behind the food and the neighbourhood. The tour finishes back at Kadıköy Ferry Terminal, with your one-way ferry ticket to the European side included.

    What's included

    Included

    • Food stories, local history and an insider’s view of Kadıköy
    • One-way ferry ticket from Kadıköy to Istanbul’s European side (at end of tour)
    • Local non-alcoholic drinks, plus water
    • More than 10 food tastings across Kadıköy Market and Moda backstreets
    • Experienced English-speaking Istanbul food guide

    Not included

    • Guide gratuities (optional)

    What you'll see and do

    1. Kadikoy Iskelesi

      Meet your guide at İstanbul Kitapçısı Café inside the Kadıköy ferry terminal. From here, head into one of Istanbul's liveliest food neighbourhoods for an evening of 10+ tastings.

      5 minutes here

    2. KadIkoy CarsIsI

      Walk through Kadıköy's market streets, where locals shop for fish, cheese, olives and everyday ingredients. Start tasting along the way, including midye dolma, mussels stuffed with spiced rice and finished with lemon. Then continue through the neighbourhood for other street-food stops.

      45 minutes here

    3. KadIkoy

      Continue through Kadıköy for two Turkish street-food classics: lahmacun, served hot from the oven with parsley and lemon, and kokoreç, seasoned and chopped hot from the grill.

      60 minutes here

    4. Leave the busiest market streets behind and continue into the Moda backstreets for beyran, the intensely garlicky Gaziantep soup made with shredded lamb, rice and hot broth.

      40 minutes here

    5. Kadikoy

      Finish with traditional goat's-milk dondurma, then return to Kadıköy ferry terminal. Your one-way ferry ticket back to the European side is included, and your guide will help you catch the ferry toward Eminönü or Karaköy.

      30 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Istanbul

    Meet your guide at İstanbul Kitapçısı Kafeteryası, on the 2nd floor of Kadıköy Ferry Terminal. From the European side, take a ferry to Kadıköy from Eminönü, Karaköy, Kabataş or Beşiktaş (25–30 min). On arrival, go to the 2nd floor.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    The tour ends at Kadıköy Ferry Terminal. Your guide will help you board your included ferry back to the European side: Eminönü (near the Spice Market), Karaköy or Beşiktaş.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
    Group size
    Up to 10 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Yummy Istanbul

    Know before you go

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Maximum group size is 10
    • Tour runs rain or shine
    • Vegan and lactose-free diets cannot be accommodated on this tour.
    • Vegetarian options are available at most stops, although 1–2 stops do not have a vegetarian alternative.
    • Not recommended for gluten-intolerant travelers, as many tastings include bread or wraps.
    • Guests with serious allergies or medical dietary requirements must advise us at the time of booking.

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 34 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Food and drink

    9 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    5 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    The guide

    3 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Value for money

    2 mentions

    Travelers feel they got more than they paid for.

    Traveler reviews

    34 verified traveler reviews for Istanbul Asian Side Food Tour • Small Group • 10+ Tastings. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    rachelwG2024VZ · September 2026

    Such a wonderful tour

    We had an amazing tour with Bahri. We got to try 10 food options and all were foods we may not have thought to try, which is the exact reason to do a food tour. We got some great recommendations afterwards as well of other places to eat. Such a wonderful tour, and I guarantee you will leave full!

    Response from the operator: Thanks, Rachel! We're so happy you had a great day with Bahri and tried those dishes only locals would point you to. He knows all the best spots, so it's no surprise he sent you off with a few great recommendations too. Wishing you happy and yummy travels. :)

    via Tripadvisor

    blackant05 · September 2026

    Fantastic Asian Side Food Tour with Kaan

    We did the Asian Side food tour with Kaan and really enjoyed it. Kaan was lovely, very knowledgeable and interesting to listen to. He gave us lots of information about the food, the area and Turkish culture, but in a way that was easy to understand and digest rather than feeling like information overload. I also liked that Kaan knew the vendors we visited. It made the tour feel much more personal and authentic rather than just being taken from one food stop to another. There was plenty of food to try and everything felt genuinely local and authentic. The lamb soup was a particular favourite of mine and something I probably wouldn’t have thought to order myself. A really enjoyable way to experience the Asian side of Istanbul and try foods we may not have discovered on our own. Highly recommend, and a big thank you to Kaan for making it such an enjoyable evening.

    Response from the operator: Thanks! We're so happy you had a great evening with Kaan on our Istanbul Asian Side Food Tour. We know our vendors well, they're locals we've worked with for years, and they always love welcoming our guests. So glad the beyran soup was a favorite of yours, it's one of ours too. We'd love to have you back at our table again someday. :)

    via Tripadvisor

    callumsF679BK · June 2026

    Great food and city exploration

    Our guide was so friendly and had so many facts! We tried some amazing food and absolutely loved to neighbourhood we toured that we went back the next day ourselves. would definitely recommend!

    Response from the operator: Thanks, Callum! We're so glad you had a great day with us and loved Kadıköy enough to head back on your own the next day. That's exactly what we love to hear! We hope to welcome you back to Istanbul someday. :)

    via Tripadvisor

    Nomad51145526880 · May 2026

    Highly recommended.

    Wonderful food tour. I never would have tried most of the foods we had. The guy was knowledgeable and patient, explaining the history of the food we were eating and the restaurants we visited. I would definitely recommend it.

    via Tripadvisor

    Bruce M · May 2026

    Terrific: interesting and tasty tour

    We had a well-organized, informative and tasty tour on the Asian side of Istanbul. Bahri was great — kept things moving, explained our foods, was interesting and fun.

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    3 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
    Price range
    $49 to $89
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    12
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Why this scores 73

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)87
    Review evidence (18% weight)54
    Booking momentum (14% weight)47
    Value for money (12% weight)76
    Listing quality (10% weight)77
    Local standing (8% weight)66
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Istanbul Asian Side Food Tour • Small Group • 10+ Tastings: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Istanbul.

    How much does Istanbul Asian Side Food Tour • Small Group • 10+ Tastings cost?

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    Prices start at $49 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Istanbul usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Istanbul Asian Side Food Tour • Small Group • 10+ Tastings take?

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    Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Istanbul is not rushed.

    Is Istanbul Asian Side Food Tour • Small Group • 10+ Tastings worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 73 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 34 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Istanbul, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Istanbul Asian Side Food Tour • Small Group • 10+ Tastings?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Istanbul Asian Side Food Tour • Small Group • 10+ Tastings suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Istanbul Asian Side Food Tour • Small Group • 10+ Tastings?

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    Around 12 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Istanbul can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Istanbul and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Istanbul Asian Side Food Tour • Small Group • 10+ Tastings start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Istanbul within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Istanbul?

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    On Outty we rank every Istanbul experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Princes Islands Blue Journey from Old City Istanbul, Famous Istanbul Pub Crawl #1 Nightlife Experience, Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Istanbul?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Istanbul?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Istanbul Asian Side Food Tour • Small Group • 10+ Tastings?

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    Included: Food stories, local history and an insider’s view of Kadıköy; One-way ferry ticket from Kadıköy to Istanbul’s European side (at end of tour); Local non-alcoholic drinks, plus water; More than 10 food tastings across Kadıköy Market and Moda backstreets; and Experienced English-speaking Istanbul food guide. Not included: Guide gratuities (optional). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Where is the meeting point for Istanbul Asian Side Food Tour • Small Group • 10+ Tastings?

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    Meet your guide at İstanbul Kitapçısı Kafeteryası, on the 2nd floor of Kadıköy Ferry Terminal. From the European side, take a ferry to Kadıköy from Eminönü, Karaköy, Kabataş or Beşiktaş (25–30 min). On arrival. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.

    What languages is Istanbul Asian Side Food Tour • Small Group • 10+ Tastings offered in?

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    It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Istanbul Asian Side Food Tour • Small Group • 10+ Tastings?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Istanbul Asian Side Food Tour • Small Group • 10+ Tastings wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Istanbul Asian Side Food Tour • Small Group • 10+ Tastings if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Istanbul. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Istanbul Asian Side Food Tour • Small Group • 10+ Tastings?

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    Across 34 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include food and drink, knowledge and storytelling, the guide. The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

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