Istanbul Europe to Asia Food Tour - Local Markets & Ferry
Overview
This isn’t just a food tour—it’s a journey across two continents in one day. We’ll begin with a drink at a panoramic café, giving you sweeping views of Istanbul before stepping into Karaköy’s vibrant streets. Here, you’ll discover bakeries, cafés, and stories that reveal the city’s daily life on the European side.
Then comes the highlight: a ferry ride across the Bosphorus, following the same route millions of locals take every day. Arriving in Kadıköy on the Asian side, we’ll explore bustling markets filled with spices, seasonal produce, and street food stalls. Along the way, you’ll stop to taste authentic Turkish snacks and drinks, and finish with a sweet local surprise.
More than just eating, this tour is about experiencing how Istanbul lives and breathes through its food, neighborhoods, and traditions. It’s perfect for curious travelers who want to go beyond the tourist path and truly taste the city
What's Included
- Digital Istanbul Guidebook
- Professional Local Guide (English- Speaking & Hospitality Expert)
- Meals Please note: Food, drinks, transportation, and personal expenses are not included
Meeting Location
Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa
Rıhtım Cd. No:3 34425, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Caferağa
Vapur İskelesi Sk. No:9/5, 34425 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye
The Europe to Asia Food Tour finishes at Kadikoy Ferry Terminal. Your guide will assist you in taking the return ferry to the European side, either to Eminonu or Karakoy.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Istanbul Europe to Asia Food Tour – Local Markets & Ferry?
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
- Digital Istanbul Guidebook.
- Professional Local Guide (English- Speaking & Hospitality Expert).
- Meals. Please note: Food, drinks, transportation, and personal expenses are not included.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Istanbul Europe to Asia Food Tour - Local Markets & Ferry is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Istanbul Europe to Asia Food Tour – Local Markets & Ferry will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Digital Istanbul Guidebook
- Professional Local Guide (English- Speaking & Hospitality Expert)
- MealsPlease note: Food, drinks, transportation, and personal expenses are not included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
