Istanbul Taste of Two Continents Food Tour - Spice Market & Ferry
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Is Istanbul Taste of Two Continents Food Tour - Spice Market & Ferry worth booking?
Istanbul Taste of Two Continents Food Tour - Spice Market & Ferry is a 5.5-hour experience in Istanbul, Turkey, from $85 per person. It scores 93 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “90+ Club”, based on a 5/5 rating across 3,536 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing. It sits in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
- Outty Ranking
- 93 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (3,536)
- Duration
- 5.5 hours
- From
- $85 per person
Ready to taste the best food on both sides of Istanbul? Start with a delicious traditional Turkish breakfast in Europe in the heart of the historic Old City, before you sail across to Asia and explore the vibrant stree
What you get
About this experience
Ready to taste the best food on both sides of Istanbul? Start with a delicious traditional Turkish breakfast in Europe in the heart of the historic Old City, before you sail across to Asia and explore the vibrant streets of Kadıköy. With your foodie guide, you’ll make 8 delicious stops during your walk with a variety of samples at each – enough to fill your belly to the brim with all the fantastic Turkish flavors! From street foods and home-made Turkish food 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.
What's included
Included
- Friendly, knowledgeable and passionate tour guide
- A day filled with culinary, cultural, historic and personal anecdotes, with a local insider’s view
- Snacks
- Lunch
- 8 uniquely different eateries and restaurants, multiple tastings at each
- Tea and coffee
Not included
- Gratuities / Tips for guide
- No vegetarian food options at 2-3 of the food stops
- No vegan food options at 4-5 of the food stops
- Private transportation
What you'll see and do
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.
30 minutes here
Misir Carsisi
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.
30 minutes here
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.
30 minutes here · Admission included
KadIkoy CarsIsI
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!
180 minutes here
Sureyya Opera House
As you make your way through the colorful streets of Kadıköy market, you’ll sip on freshly brewed Turkish coffee while delighting in locally-made crispy golden baklava. You’ll savor the delicious tastes of popular street foods like dolma, tantuni, and kokoreç, as well as other local favourites.
Pass by without stopping
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.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Istanbul
IMPORTANT: Our meeting point is "Viyana Kahvesi Sirkeci." There are multiple branches of this cafe in Istanbul. TAKING TAXI: Ask the driver to take you to the Legacy Ottoman Hotel. Viyana Kahvesi Sirkeci is on the left hand side of the hotel.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
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.
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
- Every day
- 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
- 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
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 3,541 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
10 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
3,541 verified traveler reviews for Istanbul Taste of Two Continents Food Tour - Spice Market & Ferry. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A great way to help understand Turkiye through food
Was a great tour. Selen our guide was terrific. My daughter did is previously and we did it on her recommendation. It was exactly as she described, in other words terrific!!!
via Tripadvisor
An enjoyable and well paced tour
Absolutely lovely tour. It was insightful, the right pace and included delicious food. It was well planned and executed. Highly recommended. Great to have taken the ferry too!!!
via Viator
Food, glorious food.
An absolute ‘must do’ tour. Our guide for the day, Bari (apologies if misspelt) was fabulous. The pace was easy, the information about origins of the various foods was interesting and the food tasting was simply Yummy! Highly recommend this tour. DO NOT eat much, if anything, prior to the tour and absolutely wear comfy shoes. So glad we did this.
via Tripadvisor
Wonderful Experience
Wonderful food tour with our guide Ali. He provided us with great insights into the culture and food with practical tips. We loved his sense of humour! The variety and quality of traditional Turkish food offered was amazing and was greatly appreciated after some previous mediocre food experiences. Definitely come hungry… we loved the figs Ali!!
via Viator
A Phenomenal Istanbul Experience
We were a small group of 7 people plus our delightful guide, Bahri, who was knowledgeable, open, and warm. He was easy to connect with, making the experience all the better. We paid attention to other reviewers who said don't eat breakfast - an important point. Go hungry! There were such varied tastes and a huge variety of dishes that we were soon stuffed. Even though I don't eat meat, there was plenty to gorge on. We had breakfast, snacks, lunch, snacks, and desserts. We walked a lot, saw places we wouldn't have found on our own, and got glimpes into Istanbul culture and every day life. It was an all day experience and worth every Turkish lira. This was one of the highlights of our 5 days in Istanbul.
Response from the operator: Thank you! We're so happy you had such a great day with Bahri and got to see corners of Istanbul you'd never have found on your own. And great advice for future guests, going hungry is the way to do it, with breakfast through to desserts, no one leaves needing dinner! You're right too that there's plenty for non-meat-eaters to gorge on, Turkish cuisine has a wonderfully rich vegetarian side. We'd love to have you back at our table again someday. :)
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 5.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $85 to $135
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 1,238
- Verdict
- 90+ Club
Why this scores 93
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Istanbul Taste of Two Continents Food Tour - Spice Market & Ferry: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Istanbul.
How much does Istanbul Taste of Two Continents Food Tour - Spice Market & Ferry cost?
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Prices start at $85 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 Taste of Two Continents Food Tour - Spice Market & Ferry take?
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Plan for about 5.5 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 Taste of Two Continents Food Tour - Spice Market & Ferry worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 93 out of 100, which we label "90+ Club". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 3,536 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Istanbul, and how flexible the cancellation terms are. Scoring 90 or above puts it in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
Can I cancel or reschedule Istanbul Taste of Two Continents Food Tour - Spice Market & Ferry?
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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 Taste of Two Continents Food Tour - Spice Market & Ferry suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Istanbul Taste of Two Continents Food Tour - Spice Market & Ferry?
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Around 1,238 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 5.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Istanbul Taste of Two Continents Food Tour - Spice Market & Ferry 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 Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour, Istanbul Luxury Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Asian Side Stop, ISTANBUL BEST: Iconic Landmarks Full Day PRIVATE Guided City 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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