Validity period
01 January 2026 31 December 2026
Istanbul
| Ticket type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult 13+ | € 115.0 |
| Child 6–12 | € 69.0 |
| Child 0–5 | € 0.0 |
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Istanbul Food Tour: From the Spice Bazaar to Kadıköy
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Overview
Istanbul tastes different on each shore. Begin among the aromas of the Spice Bazaar, savour a traditional Turkish breakfast, then sail across the Bosphorus to Kadıköy's lively food streets. With more than 25 tastings at nine eateries, discover the city through the flavours locals love.
- Duration 5 Hours For activities that include transfer, transfer time is included.
- Departure Location Istanbul
- Language English
- Tour typeDaily Tours Activities
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Pick Up Place
Hotel pick-up is not provided. Please travel independently to the main entrance of the Legacy Ottoman Hotel in Sirkeci, where… Read more Read less
Hotel pick-up is not provided. Please travel independently to the main entrance of the Legacy Ottoman Hotel in Sirkeci, where the guide meets the group.
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Highlights
- 25+ tastings that tell Istanbul's story
- Turkish breakfast near the Spice Bazaar
- Cross from Europe to Asia by ferry
- Find local favourites in Kadıköy Market
- Nine eateries and five traditional drinks
- Finish with a sweet taste of Istanbul
- Booking Confirmation: Immediate Approval.
- Voucher Type: Both Printed and Mobile Accepted.
- Cancellation policy: Flexible
- Online Booking: Quick, Easy, and Secure.
- Wheelchair Accessibility: Not Available.
- Tour difficulty level: It can be tiring for pregnant women, families with babies and the elderly.
Full Description
What's included
What's included
- Guided culinary walking tour with a professional English-speaking local guide
- More than 25 food tastings across nine selected eateries
- Traditional Turkish breakfast and scheduled lunch-style tastings
- Five local beverages served during the experience
- Round-trip public ferry fares between the European and Asian sides
What's not included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Gratuities for the guide and service staff
- Personal purchases and orders outside the scheduled tastings
When & Where
- Event days
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Departure Location
- Istanbul
Know Before You Go
Know Before You Go
- The published tour duration is approximately five hours, including walking, tasting stops and the scheduled Bosphorus ferry crossing.
- The guided route starts at the Legacy Ottoman Hotel in Sirkeci and ends in Kadıköy. Round-trip ferry fares are included, but the guided food programme concludes on the Asian side.
- This is a walking tour with market streets, busy pavements and some steps. It is not wheelchair accessible and may be unsuitable for guests with limited mobility.
- The tour is conducted in English. Vegetarian requests may be possible at some stops, but vegan diets and severe food allergies cannot be reliably accommodated. Please advise dietary requirements before booking.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. The experience normally runs in rain or sunshine, although ferry and route arrangements can change for safety or local operating conditions.
- Tastings, vendors and timing may vary according to opening hours, season and local circumstances. Please follow the meeting time provided in your booking confirmation.
Pickup & Meeting Point
Pick Up Place
Hotel pick-up is not provided. Please travel independently to the main entrance of the Legacy Ottoman Hotel in Sirkeci, where the guide meets the group.Meeting Point
Meet the English-speaking guide at the main entrance of the Legacy Ottoman Hotel, Hobyar, Hamidiye Cd. No:16, Sirkeci, Fatih, Istanbul. Use “Legacy Ottoman Hotel” for navigation. This is a meeting-point tour, not hotel pick-up.Departure zone
Additional information
Istanbul Food Tour Programme
The following stop durations are approximate. Walking between stops and local operating conditions are part of the approximately five-hour experience.
- Meet at Legacy Ottoman Hotel
Join your guide at the hotel’s main entrance in Sirkeci; the tour starts on Istanbul’s European side.
- Spice Bazaar discovery — ~15 min
Explore the famous Mısır Çarşısı and the surrounding food-market atmosphere.
- Traditional Turkish breakfast — ~30 min
Take a seat for a breakfast featuring local flavours.
- Spice Bazaar tastings — ~30 min
Sample selected market specialities as your guide explains their place in Turkish food culture.
- Bosphorus ferry crossing — ~30 min
Sail from Europe to Asia and take in Istanbul’s waterfront views.
- Kadıköy Market visit — ~20 min
Explore a neighbourhood food market with your guide.
- Kadıköy street-food tastings — ~30 min
Try a selection of savoury snacks and regional favourites.
- Lunch in Kadıköy Çarşı — ~45 min
Enjoy a sit-down tasting stop showcasing traditional Turkish dishes.
- Moda neighbourhood stop — ~30 min
Explore Moda, with Turkish tea and local street-food flavours.
- Sweet finale in Kadıköy — ~30 min
Complete the tour with traditional desserts. The guided programme ends in Kadıköy.
Period & Price
Validity period
01 January 2027 31 December 2027
Istanbul
| Ticket type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult 13+ | € 115.0 |
| Child 6–12 | € 69.0 |
| Child 0–5 | € 0.0 |
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