Taste of Turkey: Culinary Walk Through Istanbul's European and Asian Sides

Embark on a culinary adventure through Istanbul’s European and Asian sides, tasting traditional Turkish dishes and exploring local food markets. Indulge in a delicious Turkish breakfast, savor Iskender Kebab and Baklava, and learn about the rich food culture from your knowledgeable guide.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Turkish people have a passion for food, and a traditional Turkish breakfast is the perfect way to kick off the day. The culinary adventure starts with a visit to local breakfast cafes, where a variety of breakfast dishes can be enjoyed, from the delectable Börek (a type of baked pastry filled with thin, flaky dough) to Menemen (a dish made with…

What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Ferry ride from Europe to Asia and back to Europe
  • Small Group
  • All the foods, drinks and snacks
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratitude
Additional Information

Embark on a delightful culinary journey across two continents with this half-day, small-group food and drink tour in Istanbul. Savor a variety of traditional dishes such as doner kebab, meatballs, pide flatbreads, and the renowned baklava dessert, while passing by notable city landmarks. The tour includes all snacks and drinks, as well as ferry tickets…

Location
Hamdi Restaurant - Eminönü
Kalçin Sokak
Please meet your guide in front of HAMDİ RESTAURANT – EMİNÖNÜ (outside). The restaurant is just a 2-minute walk from the Eminönü tram stop (T1 line) and is located right next to the Spice Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı). Your guide will be wearing a tour guide badge and will be easy to recognize.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Susannah_p
Apr 20, 2026
Great afternoon with Errol - We were guided by Errol who was fabulous and very accommodating of our toddler. We would never have the confidence to go to the Asian side of Istanbul ourselves, and having a food focus felt like the best was to experience this part of the city. The local restaurants are simply miles better than the European side and Errol guided us through dishes we would have never tried ourselves. I would 100% recommend this tour.
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Richard_w
Apr 12, 2026
A Must-Do in Istanbul! - Erol was a fantastic guide and made the tour an exceptional experience. He engaged with each guest, explained what we saw and ate, and responded thoughtfully and knowlegeably to our questions. The tour itself was well-designed and offered us insights and chances to try food and drink that we would never have found on our own.
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T9891xvjaredb
Feb 22, 2026
Fantastic Tour - Great Value & Guide - Önder was an incredible guide! He provided so much insight to the city of Istanbul including its rich culinary history. We thoroughly enjoyed getting to see a bit of each area of Istanbul and trying dishes the locals enjoy. Our favorite was the Turkish breakfast - WOW! This tour provided incredible value for the price and our trip, and Önder's recommendations were super helpful as we navigated Istanbul for the first time. Highly recommend!
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Daydream494404
Feb 10, 2026
Eat great food and experience the beauty of the Bosphorus Strait - Taste of Turkey on Two Continents: From Istanbul to Asian Kadikoy. We rode the ferry on the Bosphorus Strait which is gorgeous. The tickets ($130 p/p) included: ferry round trip, tasting foods & learning about how they fit in the culture. The foods were delicious and our guide was knowledgeable. It was a wonderful experience. We would love to take this tour again.
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Relax604692
Nov 11, 2025
Fantastic Food Tour - Erol gave us a fantastic tour of Kadifoy as well as around Eminonu Spice Market. We had a fantastic time sampling all sorts of different foods and the children were captivated. It was the best tour we had in Istanbul and a fantastic way to sample foods and explore Kadikoy.
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Roger_w
Oct 27, 2025
Brilliant.... - Brilliant. No crowds. V taysetasti All in all a very new and different experience.wooonderuuullllll.
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Ching_w
Oct 7, 2025
Must Request Erol as Guide! - It's just 2 weeks since I've returned from my trip to Istanbul and as I reminisce my trip through my numerous photos, the standout excursion of our trip to Istanbul was our guided fooding and culture tour with Erol. My friends and I learned so much from Erol's very passionate knowledge of origins of food and Turkish culture. We started off with breakfast pastries and the Spice Market on the European side and then really got to taste many delights on the Asian side. We discovered and fell in love with borek (filled with savory potatos is my fav), menemen (no onions!) and lamucun (turkish pizza) with aryan (salted milk). Erol, I tried to purchase of a few of these food items after our tour, and your versions were indeed so much better. We consider ourselves very fortunate to have had Erol as our food guide as he truly took us to the BEST local favorites to try the very best versions of all popular Turkish street foods. We also really enjoyed the deep conversations that covered so many unlikely topics. Erol was a true joy and speaks perfect English. Thank you for making our first trip to Istanbul unforgettable and so enjoyable Erol.
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Kimberly_s
Oct 2, 2025
Wonderful Food (and Culture) Tour with Erol - Spent a wonderful 4.5 hours with Erol—-he is friendly, a good communicator, and so knowledgeable about food, culture and history. Excellent English. It was wonderful to ride the ferry and visit both the European and Asian sides, and sample local specialities. Would highly recommend for a new visitor to Istanbul.
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Santiago_l
Sep 28, 2025
Great food tour! - The tour was fantastic! We had Kim for the tour and she was very knowledgeable and a fantastic tour guide. The food was also delicious so overall, it was a great experience!
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Deborahservice
Sep 1, 2025
One of the best tours I’ve taken. - Today a friend and I went on this food tour with Erol, who is an incredible guide. Not only did he take us on a wonderful culinary adventure, stopping at a variety of excellent restaurants and food shops, but also the breadth of his knowledge about Istanbul, its people, the culture, and the history was great. He made it so much more than a food tour. I cannot rate the tour or Erol highly enough. It is a high point of our time in Istanbul.
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From $88
up to 8 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).