Istanbul Food Tour: Taste Delicacies on Both Continents

Experience the best of Istanbul’s European and Asian sides with a ferry crossing. Discover the history of Turkey and indulge in local delicacies on this engaging and delicious food tour.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Istanbul - Istanbul enchants with its harmonious fusion of East and West, rich history, breathtaking architecture, and lively bazaars. The charm of the Bosphorus and warm hospitality enhance its appeal, while its culinary scene is a delight for the senses—enjoy kebabs, mezes, fresh seafood, baklava, and Turkish delight, all complemented by strong…
What's Included
  • Round trip ferry crossing from European to Asian side of Istanbul
  • All meals and drinks included
  • Professional guide
  • Small group experience
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratitude
Additional Information

Embark on a delightful culinary adventure through Istanbul’s vibrant food scene, exploring its European and Asian sides. Enjoy a relaxing cruise with breathtaking views of the historic city and its islands, while observing the lively daily activities. Savor authentic Turkish cuisine at some of the city’s finest specialty restaurants and bustling food…

Location
Hamdi Restaurant - Eminönü
Kalçin Sokak
Your guide will meet you outside the entrance to Hamdi Restaurant in Eminönü which is right next to Spice Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı). 1 minute walk from Galata Bridge and Eminönü Tram Stop (Line T1)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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P726rbelenak
Mar 5, 2026
Great food experience - Erol was a great guide! He showed us around, explained all about the traditional tastes and flavours. It was great to get to know Turkey’s culture through its food and cuisine. Erol gave us good recommendations and we were lucky to have a guide like him!
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Alva_w
Feb 3, 2026
A perfect Way to Kick off Our Stay in Istanbul - Erol Utgun our tour guide took us on an amazing tour that quickly gave us a better understanding of Istanbul by getting us better acquainted with its amazing culinary offerings. The streets of Istanbul are filled with interesting little restaurants, coffee, candy, spice souvenir shops but at first it can all feel a little overwhelming. Our Guide Erol Utgun carefully curated the tour allowing us to experience a wide variety of food and drink and gave us Insite to their origins in Turkish culture and their place in today's food scene. Erol not only gave us a feel for the food he answered all of our touristic questions and was a great conversationalist. I and all of my travelling companions give this tour and this tour guide our strongest recommendation, 10+ star review!
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Saradb7736sr
Nov 14, 2025
Wonderful food tour of Istanbul - Earl provided an excellant itenary of local foods and history with cultural points. We enjoyed the tour very much! Would love to do again.
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Fearless50722872484
Nov 13, 2025
An istanbul walking and food tour with Erol - Our family had a walking food tour today with Erol, he was a fantastic guide! Very knowledgeable about the area, the history, and the food of the area.
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Lesleyb857
Oct 16, 2025
Definitely a MUST DO when in Istanbul - This was an amazing walking tour with Erol who was very informative and knowledgeable on all things food and Istanbul. We had 4 in our group and we were all from Australia and it was just the right size. The places, restaurants and food were all outstanding and the history as explained by Erol just added to the experience. The 4hrs flew and we never stopped eating, Erol took us to places that we would probably never have found or knew what they were about but now we do and we will certainly be exploring more of this wonderful city and these hidden gems. Highly recommend this tour and if you are lucky enough you will have Erol as your tour guide, thanks Erol for a wonderful morning walking through your part of Istanbul!!!
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Krisknetsch
Oct 12, 2025
Taste of two Turkeys- Asia and Europe with Erol - Erol spent the half day with us- it was a delight for him to share Turkish foods and drinks. He is knowledgeable, personal, and funny! He was a wealth of information- we were four seniors and happy to walk and visit with Erol- so fun!
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Lcm1968
Oct 10, 2025
Wonderful and knowledgeable - What a great experience! We were removed from the hussle and bustle and overcrowded areas and taken to where the locals eat and shop. Erol our personal guide was amazing and shared so much history and background of the different districts, the food, Turkish coffee, the comfort foods he grew up with. He spent an extra hour with us showing us additional sites. I would highly recommend this tour and if you can request Erol, you’ll be assured a wonderful time!
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Nomad59833808139
Sep 29, 2025
Turkish tour for your tastebuds - Erol was a delight. His knowledge of Turkish food and culture was extensive and his commentary was very entertaining. I highly recommend this tour and having Erol as a guide!
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Skx9095et
Aug 31, 2025
Ferry and Asian food tour - We tried a variety of delicious food with a great jost who shared history, food knowledge and personal stories to make it a fun experience.
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Johnbq6339el
Jul 1, 2025
Erol was the best! - Erol was amazing. He Gave great information and took his time and explained the history and background of each food and drink. Loved that we got to enjoy local non tourist areas with local flavor.
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From $94
up to 8 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).