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All Inclusive Private Istanbul Food Tour: Europe & Asia by Ferry

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This Private Food Tour, all-inclusive experience covers all food, drinks, and ferry tickets—an easy and authentic way to taste the real Istanbul. Join us on a flavorful journey across Istanbul’s European and Asian sides. Begin with a scenic ferry ride and cross the Bosphorus by ferry like a local tickets are included. Continue in Kadıköy with carefully selected tastings of street food, mezes, seafood, and dessert. Highlights: Duration: 6 hours European & Asian sides 6-9 tastings All-inclusive (appetizer, meze, drinks, ferry) Max Participant: Private Tour We are a platform of licensed tour guides in Istanbul, offering authentic food and cultural experiences. All tours are operated with a licensed travel agency.

  • Friendly, knowledgeable and passionate English-speaking tour guide
  • Local Beer optional
  • Private Tour Experience (Family or Friends)
  • 6-8 food tastings at local eateries
  • Tea and local drinks
  • A day exploring Istanbul’s food, culture, history, and hidden local stories with an insider guide
  • Round-trip Bosphorus ferry tickets
  • Not included: Gratuities (optional)
  • Not included: This is a walking tour. Max walking distance is 10 minutes between many stops. Total 4 miles walk.

Meet your Guide right in front of Spice Bazaar Gate 1. The meeting point is just next to Mosque (Yeni Camii) and Eminonu Tram Station, making it very easy to reach by tram. When you arrive, please look for your guide holding a white and blue flag.

Meeting and Pickup

  1. After meeting your guide, we begin with a traditional Turkish breakfast, tasting fresh local products while learning about daily life and food culture in Istanbul. We then walk through the lively streets of Eminönü towards the harbor and take a ferry (included) across the Bosphorus to the Asian side, enjoying the city like a local.

  2. In Kadıköy, we explore vibrant neighborhoods and continue with tastings of local street food.

  3. We walk down to **Moda, passing by the old Moda harbor—an iconic spot of the district—**where we take a break to enjoy tea with a beautiful sea view and learn about Turkish tea culture.

  4. As we stroll through the charming streets, we stop at a local pub for a beer or soft drink (included), and along the way, taste fresh stuffed mussels, a local favorite.

  5. We then take the ferry back (included) to the Spice Bazaar, where the tour ends with sweet tastings such as baklava and Turkish delight.

  6. Back at the Spice Bazaar, your guide walks you through the historic complex, sharing its rich history and role in Istanbul’s trade culture. Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to taste sweets such as baklava and Turkish delight. The tour ends here.

  7. We'll have breakfast right next to spice bazaar in local spot.

  8. Pickle Juice tasting

  9. Lahmacun Tasting

  10. Almond Honey Turkish Ice Cream tasting

  11. Cig Kofte (meatless roll) tasting

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Service animals allowed Public transportation options are available nearby Specialized infant seats are available Suitable for all physical fitness levels This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers Comfortable walking shoes recommended This is a walking tour

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