Istanbul Europe to Asia Food Tour - Local Markets & Ferry

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Istanbul, Turkey

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3 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Istanbul straddles the Bosphorus. Discover the different styles of its European and Asian sides on this small-group food tour where, unlike on most food adventures, you choose what to eat and where and pay as you go. Start in Karaköy, on the European side, discovering bakeries, cafés, and more; catch the ferry to Kadıköy on the Asian side and uncover markets, street food stalls, and Turkish snacks.

Enjoy the relaxed pace and laid-back atmosphere of a small-group tour
Get to know two very different Istanbul neighborhoods in one day
Head off the beaten path to explore beyond the tourist hotspots
Capture classic shots as you ride the ferry across the Bosphorus

What's Included

Professional Local Guide (English- Speaking & Hospitality Expert)
Digital Istanbul Guidebook

Meals

Please note: Food, drinks, transportation, and personal expenses are not included
Public transportation

Ferry Tickets (Payable by card) $1, 00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Mado
Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, Rıhtım Cd. No:3 34425, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
IMPORTANT: Our meeting point is Mado Karakoy. Please note that there are multiple branches of this café in Istanbul. TAKING A TAXI: Ask your driver to take you to the Karakoy Ferry Terminal. Mado is located directly across from the ferry stop.

End point

Turyol Yeni Kadıköy İskelesi
Caferağa, Vapur İskelesi Sk. No:9/5, 34425 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye
The Europe to Asia Food Tour finishes at Kadikoy Ferry Terminal. Your guide will assist you in taking the return ferry to the European side, either to Eminonu or Karakoy.

Itinerary

Karakoy Rihtim (Pass By)

Karakoy Balik Pazari (Pass By)

Bosphorus Strait (Pass By)

KadIkoy (Pass By)

KadIkoy CarsIsI (Pass By)

Kadikoy Iskelesi (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Laurence_W

Ementu was an excellent guide. We sampled a variety of delicious Turkish foods that we would have never found otherwise and Ementu was very happy to tailor the food stops to our preferences. Well done!

Reviews

4.9

based on 59 reviews

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Food tour with Ementu

Laurence_W, Apr 2026

Fun food tour

Piyush_K, Mar 2026

We had a wonderful tour with Ementü. The restaurants were well chosen, the food was great and she was very open and easy to talk with. The only issue was we couldn't begin to eat that much food in one day so we ended up skipping the last couple of stops. Overall highly recommend this tour.

Left full and happy

Carmenina_M, Mar 2026

I booked this last minute and Kerem was so accommodating- everywhere he took me was very good I left so full. He is very kind and helpful I’m so happy I booked this experience with him.

Emirhan was an excellent...

Kirsten_C, Jan 2026

Emirhan was an excellent guide and always in communication. We met right on time and we were excited to be able to visit both continents and try food across both. It was cool to see how the different areas were popular at different times of day and for eating/drinking. It was a different way to experience the food as these were more what locals would order on a fun night out. We got to experience it all and i would have not done otherwise. My husband said that this was one of his favourite things to do in Istanbul. Experiencing the ferries were also fun, and Emirhan took us to the ferry to end the tour. I'm also glad that we opted to pay as we went rather than pay for everything all included as the food was super cheap and we would have paid so much more money up front that we didn't need to.

She was awesome! Very...

MariaRaffaella_G, Oct 2025

She was awesome! Very kind and enthusiastic. I recommend the tour 100%. We ate so many delicious different things

Great Turkish food experiences.

Lorraine_L, Oct 2025

This is a great experience with food, cultural insights, and a tour of various parts of both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul. Kerem our guide was wonderful and our tour group gelled beautifully and enjoyed the food and fun together. Throughly recommend it.

Delicious and Fun!

Robert_K, Jun 2025

Mehmet was a GREAT tour guide! He was friendly, engaging, and a wealth of knowledge. He took us to places that I doubt that we would have ever gone. The food was the perfect amount. We especially liked the grilled mackerel in a wrap by the ferry. It was crispy and very flavorful. Thank you, Mehmet.