Taste of İstanbul Food Tour on Two Continents: in Europe & Asia

Recommended by 98% of travelers

Istanbul, Turkey

5 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Brunch

English speaking street food guide. Ferry tickets (round trip) Food tasting - sample - snacks and drinks at 8 - 9 stops. Drink Turkish tea or Turkish coffee with dessert at the end of tour.
Guide In-person: English
We will have dessert in a local place where dessert is made fresh

Extra food. Shopping. Dropping back to hotel.

Meeting and Pickup

Departure Point

You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.

Itinerary

Tour style – walking street food tour around Europen and Asian side, on two continents. Boat cruise in both sides Europea and Asia with locals. Enjoy taking pictures of Bosphorus while traveling on boat. Visit and discover food market in Asian side. See where locals are having street food. Experience the finest street food at hidden corners.

9 Stops

6 Points of Interest

Duration: 5 hours

Operating Schedule: 10:30 am. - Tour starts in front of Espressolab Sultanahmet Gülhane.Adres: Alemdar Cd. No: 6/D, 34122. (next to Hagia Sophia) 16:30 pm Finishes near Sirkeci tram stop.

Merhaba Pastaneleri Sirkeci

Ozcan famous pickle

Halil Lahmacun

Babanakkaş Sokağı No:1

Pilav Arabası

Nailbey Sok. 35-C D:c

GALA KOKOREÇ

Tatlıcı Safa Sirkeci

Sirkeci Dogubank Business Center

Points of interest passed by on this route

Gulhane Park

Eminonu Pier

KadIkoy CarsIsI

Kadikoy Iskelesi

Eminonu Square

Dogubank Is HanI

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available

Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Most travelers can participate
children under 7 years old is free
we meet all travelers at a meeting point
Meeting point, Hafız mustafa 1864; Hoca Paşa, Muradiye Cd. No:51, 34080 Sirkeci / İstanbul

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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

4.9

based on 63 reviews

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Taste of Istanbul was delectable!

Corey_W, Nov 2025

I had such an amazing excursion with the Taste of Istanbul two continents food tour! My guide was tremendous as we went back and forth from Europe to Asia! I even expanded my palate and tried mussels for the first time! Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such an amazing time on the Taste of Istanbul Two Continents Food Tour. It’s great that you enjoyed exploring both sides of the city and even tried mussels for the first time — that’s what the tour is all about, discovering new flavors and experiences! We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another delicious adventure in the future.

This was one of the...

Dylan_D, Oct 2025

This was one of the highlights of my time in Istanbul. It turns out that Turkish food is very diverse, and there are lots of flavors I did not expect. I highly recommend this.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that our food tour was one of the highlights of your time in Istanbul. Turkish cuisine truly has so much variety to discover, and we're glad you enjoyed exploring its flavors with us. We hope to welcome you again on your next visit!

Crossing continents one bite at a time

John_L, Sep 2025

One of our favorite ways to explore a new city is through a walking food tour, you get a taste of the place both literally and figuratively. Our trek through Istanbul’s culinary corners was no exception. We began on the European side at the Spice Market, home to around 200 shops (a fraction of the Grand Bazaar’s 3,500+). Our first bite was at Börekçisi, where we sampled flaky börek pastries filled with cheese, spiced minced meat, and potato. The minced meat won us over with unexpected pops of sweetness from raisins. From there, we hopped a ferry across the Bosphorus to the Asian side. At Özcan Turşuları, we tried a plate of pickled vegetables, our host even suggested drinking the brine for health. Next, at Borsam Taşfırın, we devoured lahmacun, a flatbread topped with ground lamb, spices, lemon, and mint, rolled up like the best “pizza wrap” you can imagine. It was paired with ayran, a salted yogurt drink that Rob hated (I didn’t mind it). Then came a surprise favorite: stuffed mussels at Kadıköy Midiyecisi. Filled with spiced rice and eaten in one bite using the shell as a spoon, they were incredible. At Mis Tantuni, we enjoyed tantuni, lavash bread dipped in sauce, stuffed with meat, onions, and tomatoes, then topped with more sauce and blistering-hot peppers that had us sweating. Crossing back to Europe, we tried the unexpectedly delicious fish wrap at Bdnio, where pomegranate sauce elevated the flavors into something unforgettable (and messy—don’t wear white!). We ended at Safa Café with baklava and strong Turkish coffee. Our guide told us that you can read the coffee grounds left in the cup like a fortune. He demonstrated with comedic accuracy, predicting I’d soon be leaving Istanbul for Greece on a large ship…which obviously turned out to be true since we were on a cruise. Throughout the tour, our guide also gave us a snapshot into the history of Istanbul making the tour as education as it was delicious. I’d recommend this tour to anyone visiting Istanbul.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you very much for your nice review and your time. We are very happy to hear good words that you enjoyed the tour with Magic Doors Of İstanbul. Your opinion is matter to us. We wish you a nice day and hope to travel with us again.

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giovanni_d, Aug 2025

Highly recommend for foodies , the guide is very knowledgeable of the area . Good cultural experience

Response from Host, Aug 2025

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Ashley_C, Jun 2025

We chose this tour because we were interested in seeing the differences between the two continents of the city. Definitely did not regret it. Walked through the spice market and tasted several teas, spices and Turkish delights. And we bought a few. Then We continued to frolic around the city and tasted so many different types of food and drinks. I was stuffed by the time we made it to the ferry to go across to the Asian side but I walked it off lol. I loved that we were shown restaurants off the beaten path instead of tourist spots. The food choices and combinations were definitely things I wouldn't have considered on my own. I also appreciate the historical lessons and experiences we also had while on the tour. Definitely worth it.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

5 Star experience...Highly Recommended...Ali is the best host!

Trevor_P, Jan 2025

This was such an awesome experience. Ali's knowledge of the city as well as the food scene was sensational. I was so grateful that he still showed even though I was the only one there. We visited so many great places that only a local would know. Every food stop (I think it was 9!) had a history and unique story. I can say you would not find a more enjoyable experience. To top it off, it was great value! Teşekkürler Ali.