Istanbul Taste of Two Continents Food Tour - Spice Market & Ferry
Overview
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 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.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee 4-5 exciting local drinks.
- Lunch
- Snacks
- A day filled with culinary, cultural, historic and personal anecdotes, with a local insider’s view
- 8 uniquely different eateries and restaurants, multiple tastings at each
- Friendly, knowledgeable and passionate tour guide
- No vegetarian food options at 2-3 of the food stops
- No vegan food options at 4-5 of the food stops
- This is a walking tour. Max walking distance is 10 minutes between many stops. Total 2.5-3.5kms (1.5-2miles) walk.
- Gratuities / Tips for guide
Meeting Location
Hobyar
Hamidiye Cd. 16H, 34112 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Caferağa
34710 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye
The Taste of Two Continents tour finishes in Kadıköy Ferry Terminal. Your return ferry tickets are provided. Your guide will help you to catch the Eminönü ferry (back to the Spice Market) or Karaköy ferry.
What To Expect
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Historic Areas of Istanbul
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bosphorus Strait
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
KadIkoy CarsIsI
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Sureyya Opera House (pass by)
Kadikoy Iskelesi
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Istanbul Taste of Two Continents Food Tour – Spice Market & Ferry?
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Activity code: C-61978P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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).
- Tea and coffee. 4-5 exciting local drinks.
- Lunch.
- Snacks.
- A day filled with culinary, cultural, historic and personal anecdotes, with a local insider’s view.
- 8 uniquely different eateries and restaurants, multiple tastings at each.
- Friendly, knowledgeable and passionate tour guide.
- No vegetarian food options at 2-3 of the food stops.
- No vegan food options at 4-5 of the food stops.
- This is a walking tour. Max walking distance is 10 minutes between many stops. Total 2.5-3.5kms (1.5-2miles) walk.
- Gratuities / Tips for guide.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 Taste of Two Continents Food Tour - Spice Market & Ferry is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Istanbul Taste of Two Continents Food Tour – Spice Market & 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
- Tea and coffee4-5 exciting local drinks.
- Lunch
- Snacks
- A day filled with culinary, cultural, historic and personal anecdotes, with a local insider’s view
- 8 uniquely different eateries and restaurants, multiple tastings at each
- Friendly, knowledgeable and passionate tour guide
- No vegetarian food options at 2-3 of the food stops
- No vegan food options at 4-5 of the food stops
- This is a walking tour. Max walking distance is 10 minutes between many stops. Total 2.5-3.5kms (1.5-2miles) walk.
- Gratuities / Tips for guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
