Taste of Istanbul
A food walk from the European side of Istanbul to the Asian, with your guide telling the story behind each thing you eat.
What you'll experience
You start with a short introduction at a café in Karaköy, then walk the European side stopping at 5+ tastings, with your guide giving the history behind each one. From there you take the ferry across the Bosphorus to the Asian side, a short crossing that is half the point of the day. In Kadıköy you go through the fresh markets and try 10+ more foods and drinks, finishing on traditional Turkish sweets. The tour ends near the ferry port, so you can get anywhere in the city from there.
- Professional Local Guide
- Digital Istanbul Guidebook
- Food, drinks, and transportation are not included
- Ferry fee is $1, payable by card.
Introduction
We'll begin with a welcoming introduction to the tour at a local café.
Food Walk in Europe
We'll guide you through 5+ tastings with a historical introduction to each item on the European side.
Ferry to the Asian Side
We'll take a ferry ride across the Bosphorus and cross over to the Asian side.
Into Kadıköy
We'll head into Kadıköy, the young, busy neighbourhood on the Asian side, for the main food tastings.
Taste the Asian Side
We'll introduce you to 10+ foods and drinks, visit fresh local markets, and finish with sweets.
The End
We'll end near Kadıköy's ferry port, with easy access to ferries, the subway, or Uber.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Taste of Istanbul tour start and end?
The tour starts at a cosy local café in Karaköy on the European side. It ends near the ferry port in Kadıköy on the Asian side, which gives you easy access to get anywhere in the city.
How much food will we actually try on this tour?
You'll have 5+ local tastings on the European side and 10+ foods and drinks in Kadıköy, finishing with traditional Turkish sweets. Your guide shares the history and story behind each food along the way.
Is the food included in the price?
No, food, drinks, and transportation are not included in the price. The tour costs from $40 per person, and you pay for what you taste as you go.
Do we really cross from Europe to Asia during the tour?
Yes, you start on the European side in Karaköy and take a ferry across to the Asian side in Kadıköy. The ferry fee is $1, payable by card, and is not included in the tour price.
How many people are in the group?
This is a group tour with a maximum of 15 people. You'll have a professional local guide throughout and receive a digital Istanbul guidebook.
How long is the tour and can I cancel if my plans change?
The tour lasts 4 hours, covering both the European and Asian sides of İstanbul. You can cancel for free up to 3 days before the tour.