Taste of Two Continents: Istanbul Food Tour with Bosphorus Ferry

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Istanbul, Turkey

4 to 5 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Choosing where to eat in Istanbul can be overwhelming when you want to experience authentic flavors on both sides of the city. Let a guide curate the journey with a wide range of tastings across European and Asian Istanbul, introducing you to Turkish specialties along the way. A Bosphorus ferry ride connects the two continents, combining local food discoveries with scenic views and convenient navigation.

European and Asian Istanbul explore both sides through their distinctive food
10-plus tastings offer a broad introduction to Turkish flavors and specialties
Bosphorus ferry ride adds scenic views while traveling between continents
Vegetarian and gluten-free alternatives make the tastings more accessible

What's Included

Ferry Tickets Return Ticket
Passionate Licensed English-speaking Tour Guide
Lunch
Tea / Coffee

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Namlı Gurme
Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, Mumhane Cd. No:6, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
NAMLI Gurme Karakoy Kemankes is the meeting place, max 5 min walking from Karakoy tramway station.

End point

Egyptian Bazaar
Rüstem Paşa, 34116 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Start time
.10:00 am

Itinerary

MIsIr CarsIsI

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Bosphorus Strait

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

KadIkoy CarsIsI

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Serasker Caddesi

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

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

Most travelers can participate
***Dietary restrictions (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free) can be accommodated if advised at the time of booking"
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 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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Reviews

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based on 36 reviews

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A must do in Istanbul!

Molly_Z, May 2026

Suleyman was the best guide!! He gave us so much history, fun facts, great eats, and laughs on this 5 hour food tour. He began our tour with a great breakfast spread! He knew we wanted to try some baklava so he added in a special stop - we really appreciated him modifying the tour to make this even more special for us. We then went to 4 additional places, then the spice bazaar, and finally a soup spot that came to be our top dish of the day! Every single place was different, tasty, and accompanied with some Turkish tea of course. Thank you to Suleyman for a wonderful day in Istanbul, you made this tour so amazing. Highly highly recommend.

Excellent food tour in Istanbul!

Barbara_W, Oct 2025

We had a very enjoyable time with our guide Ismain. He introduced us to many of the local treats of Istanbul. Before each stop, he asked about our preferences to insure we were happy with the choices. We had some delicious foods that we would have never had on our own. He gave us a lot of information about the city and took us in one beautiful mosque. All of our questions were answered clearly. Our group consisted of just two which added to our excellent experience. We both highly recommend this tour.

Europe-Ferry-Asian walking food tour

Karina_P, Sep 2025

Great way for two female friends to experience the Turkish culture and see both Europe side and Asian side of Istanbul. Our guide Suleyman was very professional, authentic, knowledgeable, and personable. The best way to see Istanbul is with a local guide!

Highly recommend this one!

Gaylan_H, Aug 2025

Fantastic experience! Sam is incredibly kind, thorough, thoughtful and very knowledgeable! It was a long tour for our first day, but it helped us acclimate to the time change and a variety of food! We were so full we couldn’t even do dessert or the Turkish coffee.

Highly recommend this food tour!

Tiffany_G, Apr 2025

This was one of our groups favorite experiences in Istanbul. It will be so much more food than you think (in the best way possible). Our tour guide, Suleyman was one of the best guides we’ve ever had.