Bosphorus Bites: Unforgettable Two-Continent Food Adventure
Ready to taste the best food on both sides of Istanbul? Start with a delicious traditional Turkish breakfast in Europe in the heart of the historic Old City, before you sail across to Asia and explore the vibrant streets of Kadıköy. With your foodie guide, you’ll make 8-9 delicious stops during your walk with a variety of samples at each – enough to fill your belly to the brim with all the fantastic Turkish flavors! From street foods and home-made Turkish food to traditional kebabs and Turkish ice cream, The Taste of Two Continents tour is your full-day immersion inside Istanbul’s food scene and a glimpse of Turkish culture and daily life.
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Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
695adityaj, 12/12/2025 11:04:14 AM
Excellent, easy must do if you are in Istanbul. Ayse was fantastic. This was very much well worth the money. Would Do again.
anuragistripping, 12/10/2025 8:18:36 AM
Our guide Ayşe was very sweet and warm, and she made the whole tour feel deeply contentful. We started with Turkish delights, a really tasty traditional breakfast, and a quick Spice Bazaar walk before heading to the Asian side, which had a more urban vibe. The ferry ride was short, and we tried so many traditional dishes I had never had before, ending with some amazing desserts. She shared lots of stories, and we ended up chatting about local farming and cooking and how food shapes people and culture. The pickle drink was a standout for me, and the whole experience felt rich and memorable.
Anonymous, 12/9/2025 1:57:27 AM
Amazing tour - Ali our guide was exceptional and provided us extremely well detailed descriptions of the food and history of all the different spices and foods. He is also very knowledgeable of the areas the spices and foods come from and the history behind them. We will offer this to any future customers - book this tour first before heading out in your own, you will have toolbox of experience when shopping and NOT eat breakfast, the food is not only delicious you will eat enough to not need dinner! Ali, thanks for kicking off our visit to your lovely city and country, we are so much more prepared now.
Explorer43843997484, 12/8/2025 12:05:02 PM
Highly recommended. We toured places we would have never been to. Helpful hint, don't eat breakfast before coming. You'll get so much food, it feels like you won't have to eat for two days. A super fun time. Our host was excellent, funny and knowledgeable.
Adrian_C, 12/8/2025 10:17:39 AM
The tour was what we were expecting and more. Our guide, Bahri, took us to various places and provided a variety of ways of eating from a sit down breakfast filled with various helpings of food, hand samplings of spices, along the way snacks and dining in restaurants. You will not be hungry after the tour!! He was very attentive, answering questions and shared his time among the participants. Worth the time and money! Learned a lot and feasted on a wide variety of food in Istanbul. Highly recommended especially if you can get Bahri as your guide!
Y2190HUrobertb, 12/7/2025 1:14:23 PM
Enjoyable experience venturing through the European and Asian side of Istanbul to enjoy delicious food. A wide verity of food from a small traditional Turkish breakfast to Fish Wraps at a small fish vendor. It gives you a good overview of the Turkish Cuisine.
MrSteveB, 12/5/2025 2:06:39 PM
Absolutely brilliant day! A great way to see and learn about Istanbul and get to taste the flavours at the same time! Our guide Ali was incredible and I can’t recommend this enough ❤️😎🤩
alphagam18, 12/5/2025 9:51:45 AM
Excellent tour!! We tasted a large variety of items. By the end of the tour, we felt like locals. Experiencing a traditional local breakfast was the highlight of the tour for me.
WDC885, 12/2/2025 7:41:40 AM
This was a lot of fun. I went places I wouldn't otherwise have gone and learned a lot. It was my first day in Istanbul and I'm noticing and understanding things that I wouldn't have before. That a sign of a good tour. Liked the guide a lot. Small group was lovely.
Elizabeth_F, 11/29/2025 4:06:38 AM
Fun food tour day. Opportunity to learn a lot about Turkish food tradition. Lovely tour guide Oyko. She is an Istanbul born local who knows her city well.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Maximum group size is 10
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended
- Children aged 5 years and younger are welcome at no charge
- Tour runs rain or shine
- This is a walking tour. Max walking distance is 10 minutes between many stops. Total 2.5kms (1.5miles) walk.
- Not recommended for vegan, gluten free, lactose free travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with serious allergies or food restrictions
- Please advise any specific dietary/allergy requirements at time of booking
Departure point
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.Return details
Ready to taste the best food on both sides of Istanbul? Start with a delicious traditional Turkish breakfast in Europe in the heart of the historic Old City, before you sail across to Asia and explore the vibrant streets of Kadıköy. With your foodie guide, you’ll make 8-9 delicious stops during your walk with a variety of samples at each – enough to fill your belly to the brim with all the fantastic Turkish flavors! From street foods and home-made Turkish food to traditional kebabs and Turkish ice cream, The Taste of Two Continents tour is your full-day immersion inside Istanbul’s food scene and a glimpse of Turkish culture and daily life.No redemption information available
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