Taste of Two Continents: Istanbul Food Tour

Embark on a full-day culinary adventure in Istanbul, tasting the best food on both sides of the city. From traditional Turkish breakfast to street foods and world-famous restaurants, experience the vibrant flavors of Turkish cuisine and immerse yourself in the local culture.

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Historic Areas of Istanbul - The Taste of Two Continents food tour begins in Istanbul’s Old City. There, we meet to begin our tour in the heart of Eminönü, close to Spice Market.
What's Included
  • Friendly, knowledgeable and passionate English-speaking tour guide
  • 8-9 uniquely different eateries and restaurants, multiple tastings at each
  • A day filled with culinary, cultural, historic and personal anecdotes, with a local insider’s view
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities / Tips for guide
  • No vegetarian food options at 2-3 of the food stops
  • No vegan food options at 4-5 of the food stops
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Ready to savor the finest cuisine on both sides of Istanbul?
Begin with a delectable traditional Turkish breakfast in the heart of the historic Old City in Europe, then sail across to Asia to wander the lively streets of Kadıköy.
Accompanied by your foodie guide, you’ll make 8-9 delightful stops during your walk, sampling a variety of dishes at each –…

Location
Viyana Kahvesi Sirkeci
Hamidiye Caddesi
IMPORTANT: Our meeting point is "Viyana Kahvesi Sirkeci." There are multiple branches of this cafe in Istanbul. TAKING TAXI: Ask the driver to take you to the Legacy Ottoman Hotel. Viyana Kahvesi Sirkeci is on the left hand side of the hotel.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Mobile59911235428
Jan 22, 2026
Delicious, informative and fun way to explore Istanbul - I did the European and Asian side tour and it was amazing, probably the best tour I’ve done in Istanbul. The food was delicious! I got the chance to try dishes that I wouldn’t have tried on my own and we were all very full by the end. Our guide Sinan was incredible. He was friendly, knowledgeable and obviously very passionate about food; his presence made the tour even more enjoyable. I highly recommend this tour, it is definitely worth its price.
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582janineh
Nov 27, 2025
Excellent food and walking tour - Bahri, our guide, created a wonderful experience for my husband and I. The group was small and felt more comfortable for us, allowing flexible access to many places. We appreciated the history of food, as well as several suggestions provided for shopping, pubs, restaurants and the public transportation. I highly recommend this tour.
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Libbyc3
Nov 26, 2025
Fabulous tour - Fabulous guide Ali who was knowledgeable and gave us enough info to keep it interesting but not so much we switched off. Food stops were great and we left the day full. Good day to orientate around the city and try places we probably wouldn't have found or tried.
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P5017nfjaner
Nov 21, 2025
The perfect start to our stay in Istanbul! - We had a fantastic day on this food tour and especially loved that it covered stops on both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul. We tried SO many different traditional Turkish foods! We loved the variety, the pacing, and the opportunity to see lots of different markets, restaurants, and food shops. The group size (10 people total) was manageable and perfect - we made a lot of new friends along the way as we learned about the culture, history, and food of this amazing city.
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Chickiechef81
Nov 17, 2025
MUST DO First day in Istanbul - This is a MUST do on your trip to Istanbul, It was recommended to me to take on my first full day and what a great idea. This oriented me to the city and its foods and customs and got me off to a great start for the rest of my trip. I will be taking this tour again next time it was so great
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Jordanx
Nov 4, 2025
You can’t go wrong choosing this tour! - I really can’t say enough good things about this food tour! everything we tasted was amazing, it was the perfect amount of stops and the perfect amount of food. It helped us appreciate Turkish culture. Our guide was extremely engaging and knowledgeable. I could go on and on!
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Continited
Nov 3, 2025
Best Food Tour I’ve done on 5 continents - I’ve done food tours hither and yon, but this one takes the cake. We started on the European side but spent most of our time on the Asian side of Istanbul. That really is where the flavor is! Countless stalls and restaurants, there was so much variety that I lost track of what all I had eaten - good thing I took pictures! The tour guide Bahri did an excellent job of dropping in history, and also came in clutch with his recommendation of “City Planner,” and app that does a better job of mapping public transit than Google Maps. I used it to get back to my hotel well west of the old town, and it works very well This was absolutely a highlight of my trip to Istanbul. Thanks so much for the great experience!
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Cruiser475540
Oct 28, 2025
Amazing food tour - Our Istanbul food tour with Sinan Cana was absolutely amazing! Sinan shared not only his deep knowledge of Turkish food but also the city's rich history and culture. Every stop offered something delicious and meaningful, and his stories brought Istanbul to life in a way we will never forget. We didn't just taste the food- we truly experienced the city. Highly recommend this tour and Sinan to anyone visiting Istanbul!
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Y1908cpkristinp
Oct 27, 2025
Amazing food tour & Turkish culture - We had a great time on our food tour with Sinan! He told us a lot about Turkish history and culture, and the food was all amazing. Highly recommend going on this food tour early in your trip to Istanbul and Turkey to get a crash course on Turkish culture.
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Matthewwo7931rl
Nov 23, 2025
A Good Food Tour - Our guide Ali was good. The food experiences were good. Some of the foods we had I’ve had better before. Ali was engaging and happy to answer any questions we had about the food or Istanbul in general. The ferry rides (included) were great.
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From $135
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).