Transcontinental Food Tour
Trans-continental Food Tour
This food and history tour of two continents is probably the best deal for a day in the this amazing city.
- All food and drinks included
- Total duration 6 Hours
- Maximum 8 people
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This food and history tour of two continents is probably the best deal for a day in the this amazing city.
Tour Schedule
Taste of Istanbul's Transcontinental Food tour starts at 10:00 AM every morning (except Sundays) and will end around 16:00 PM. The total duration is around 6 hours. You can see the tour calendar above.
What is included ?
- The tour price includes all the food and drinks through the tour. Bottled water is also provided when necessary. - A scenic ferry ride from Eminonu to Kadikoy is included. - The tour is instructed by one of our knowledgable, friendly and enthusiastic guides that aims to provide culinary, historical and cultural insights of the city including a local's personal suggestions.
Group Size
- All our tours consist of a maximum 8 people but we do our best to run the tours even with only a few people. - Private groups are also welcomed.
Price and Cancellation Policy
- The tour price is 1.750 Turkish Liras for adults. For children under 12 years old, please contact us. - The tour price is fully refundable if you cancel 24 hours before the tour starts.
Meeting & Finishing point
- Taste of Istanbul's Transcontinental Food Tour starts just in front of the famous Spice Market and explores Istanbul's historical streets in the first part of the tour. The second part focuses on the local hip streets of Kadikoy which is the biggest district in the city. - The tour ends just in front of Kadikoy Ferry Station so you can easily take a ferry to several points in the city .
What to bring
- Your appetite for sure! - Comfortable walking shoes - Umbrella if necessary. - If winter season please wear warm clothes, a hat, scarf and gloves. We will spend some time at open air and might be cold.
Tour itinerary
500+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reviews on Airbnb Experiences, TripAdvisor and Google
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We absolutely loved our food tour with Didi, she was really friendly and showed us great Turkish food that we would have otherwise missed. There was nothing more I would… read more have expected. Be sure to turn up hungry, the amount of food you are given is beyond satisfying, you’ll need a big walk after to burn it off!
Corey
September 9, 2023Didi leads an amazing 4 hour tour throughout Istanbul’s old town. She shared knowledgeable insights of the food, culture, and history of the area. Would definitely recommend!
Tyler
September 8, 2023This tour was really wonderful. Our guideDuden was amazing, fun and knowledgeable. She made sure everyone felt welcome and included and really showed us an insider’s knowledge of the local… read more food. We ate truly delicious and authentic food.
Marion And Andrew
September 1, 2023 -
Such a good way to visit some of the amazing food sites of the city, and also uncovering lots of hidden gems we wouldn’t have found otherwise. Food was some… read more of the best we’ve had on our whole trip!
Larry
September 1, 2023Didi was very nice and took us around the city trying new foods. She even gave us recommendations for our next day. Good snacks throughout!
Renee
August 31, 2023We loved this tour! The food was delicious and there was lots of everything. Didem, our guide, was simply wonderful. She was friendly and informative and shared some helpful background… read more and perspective on Turkish culture, both historically and today. She made an effort to answer every question brought up by the tour group and taught us a lot about Istanbul.
Flannery
August 19, 2023 -
This was such a great experience! The guide took us to so many cool places, many were “off the map”. We ate very well and saw some great places, and… read more everything was included! It really helped us acclimate to the city since it was our first time. It’s definitely worth the money!!
Christina
August 19, 2023Didem was an excellent tour guide! Communication before the tour and the meet-up description was great, which gave me peace of mind as I was a solo traveler, and it… read more was my first time in Istanbul. The tour was very well planned and organized. The selection of places where we had meals and snacks was authentic and gave an excellent overview of Turkish cuisine and culture. I highly recommend this experience!
Liesel
August 15, 2023Didi was a fantastic guide! She was very knowledgeable about Turkey’s history and of course food culture, but in a very relaxed and friendly way. We loved every stop and… read more tasting and definitely felt as though we were taken to less touristy places.
Prue
August 11, 2023 -
Didem was amazing and the tour gave me an insider’s view of the city. She took us to places I would have never found on my own. She’s nice and… read more has lots of stories and anecdotes to tell!
Khaled
August 11, 2023 -
Great tour I got to learn so much about the history of turkey our tour guide (Didem) was so knowledgeable and worldly also her friend (Ozgur) very educated and nice… read more
I highly recommend this tourRamin
August 7, 2023Amazing tour!
I booked super last minute during a 24h layover in Istanbul, in order to get to know the city.
Our guide was amazing and she really made it feel… read more personalized. We tried some delicious foods and learned about the history of the city, the cuisine, and her own experience growing up German/Turkish.
Also met some awesome people along the way which just added to the experience .
Highly recommend!Hannah
August 4, 2023We had the most fantastic tour with Didem! She was so knowledgeable and took the time to get to know each of us and our interests. The food was delicious… read more and well-planned — the highlight for us was the baklava. Highly recommend the full tour that includes both the Europe and Asia sides.
Thank you, Didem, for an amazing experience!Emma
August 4, 2023 -
Ozcan is a real professional and was really great and keeping everyone engaged throughout the entire tour. So full by the end of it but also so worth it!
Leonard
July 28, 2023very nice and funny guide, but don’t expect to get a lot of food. a few bites of pide, kebab and one baklava. we expected more with that many good… read more reviews
Malte
July 27, 2023The food was not as good as I was hoping for. We avoided places which had a big crowd, but it looked like those places had better food. The pizza,… read more donnet kebab and coffee places we went was just ok. The turkish delight place was good.
Vu
July 22, 2023 -
We had the pleasure of going on a fantastic food tour in Istanbul, led by Didem. She expertly guided us across the city, introducing us to an array of delicious… read more local food that was a treat to the taste buds. Didem was not only friendly but also incredibly knowledgeable, adding depth to our culinary adventure. This tour is something I would highly recommend to others. It’s a delightful way to experience Istanbul and its rich culture.
Devansh
July 17, 2023Ozcan was the great host. Super friendly and would literally ask us if we are tired and we will take some pause in between. Such a great guy with great… read more energy!! Highly recommend this experience with him.
Nimie Chaylone
July 12, 2023Volkan was super personable and a great story-teller! This was almost like a history tour, but with the added bonus of food. Absolutely loved it and would highly recommend, especially… read more for your first day in Istanbul!!!
Yen Khe
July 11, 2023 -
We had a great time on this food tour, and learned so much about the culture of the city, all while trying lots of different foods. As vegetarians, we were… read more accommodated for and had a chance to try almost everything (or had suitable alternatives)
Nive
July 11, 2023We had an incredible time on this tour! We tried so many delicious Turkish dishes, and Didem is a wonderful host. She also gave us many recommendations for our remaining… read more time in Turkey. Highly recommend booking this tour.
Emily
July 10, 2023 -
Booked the experience for me and my fiancee whilst visiting Istanbul. We definitely enjoyed our day on the tour, and got to try various cuisines at places we never would… read more have found if left to our own devices. Would recommend booking this experience if you get the chance.
Adam
July 5, 2023Fun trip! Great stories of Istanbul food / restaurants / history. Had the chance to try breakfast, Turkish delight, doner, kebab, baklava – so much fun!
Kenzie
July 5, 2023Didem gave us a wonderful tour of the local food and places around the o ld city of Istanbul. We were able to explore different varieties of delicacies and specialties… read more of Turkish food and also learn about the culture and customs in a very immersive way. Didem was awesome with story telling and providing more context on every thing we did on the tour. The locations picked for the tour were so rich of culture and history. Highly recommend the tour!! You won’t regret it. Thanks a lot. It was a highlight of our trip
Namrata
July 4, 2023 -
Great experience all around. Really didn’t expect to learn as much outside of the food-based experience. Our host Muti was very kind and knowledgeable
Jeremy
June 27, 2023Great intro to Isanbul! Our guide was very approachable and knowledgeable! It’s a great way to try traditional Turkish dishes, learn about the culture, and see some famous sights. Unfortunately… read more we were unable to try the sober due to a long line but all the other stops were enjoyable
Lisa
June 26, 2023Fascinating culinary exploration of Istanbul’s rich history spanning from Ottoman delicacies to today’s Turkish street side delights.
Our host Didi shared the history of Pide, Turkish coffee, Turkish delights, doner… read more kebap and baklava and took us to family owned businesses that have prepared these foods for many generations.
Didi shared her personal history in Istanbul and about the changing fabric of society in this metropolitan melting pot of east and west.
We left the tour inspired, full of knowledge and food!Nadia
June 17, 2023
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