Taste of Turkey on Two Continents: From European Istanbul to Asian Kadikoy

Istanbul, Turkey
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On this small-group food tour, you'll get to explore Turkish food culture and taste local delicacies in Istanbul's both European and Asian side. You'll start the tour with a traditional Turkish breakfast including simit, menemen, olives, local cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers and all kinds of pastries. Next, you'll hop on a ferry and get to Kadıköy on the Asian side. Here, you'll have the chance to visit some of the best restaurants and food markets to taste many more traditional dishes.

Highlights will include Iskender Kebab (doner kebab with yoghurt and tomato sauce), içli köfte (covered meatball), pide (flat bread with ground meat and vegetables filling) and a famous Turkish dessert, Baklava (layered pastry dessert filled with pistachio or nuts.) Throughout the tour, your guide will share invaluable insights into Turkish cuisine and local food culture.

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Stop At: Eminönü, Hobyar, 34112 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Turks love eating and since a traditional Turkish breakfast is the ultimate way to start the day, our food journey starts browsing and gathering our local bites from the specialty breakfast shops. We will taste and get a bit of everything, from iconic street food Simit to pastries. A proper Turkish breakfast cannot be contemplated without cheese. Like cheese, a Turkish breakfast without olives is considered incomplete. Menemen is a Turkish breakfast classic made with scrambled eggs, red and green peppers, tomatoes, and onions. So we choose and prepare our own spread, filled with anything your heart desires.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Historic Areas of Istanbul, Istanbul Turkiye

The historical city of Istanbul, the only city in the world located on two continents, was the capital of three great empires; Roman, Byzantine and the Ottoman Empire.

Pass By: Rustem Pasha Mosque, 62 HasIrcIlar Carsisi Eminonu, Istanbul Turkiye

Rustem Pasha Mosque

Pass By: Galata Koprusu, Kemankes Karamustafa Pasa Mahallesi Beyoglu, Istanbul 34425 Turkiye

This bridge spans the Golden Horn, connecting the old city with Beyoglu, the modern district of Istanbul.

Stop At: Eminonu Square Eminonu Square, Istanbul, Istanbul Turkiye

-Ferry Crossing To Kadiköy-
Crossing Bosphorus has always been fun while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the old city and the islands, sometimes feeding the seagulls or watching fellow passengers rushing for their job. This short journey gives you an insider look at everyday life of local people.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Eminonu Pier, Istanbul 34112 Turkiye

An area renowned for its restaurants, cafe culture and shops.

Pass By: Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

Bosphorus Strait

Pass By: Bosphorus Bridge, Kuzguncuk Mahallesi 15, Istanbul Turkiye

Bosphorus Bridge

Pass By: KIz Kulesi, Uskudar, Istanbul Turkiye

KIz Kulesi

Pass By: Camlica Hill, Turistik Camlica Cd. Uskudar, Istanbul Turkiye

Camlıca Hill

Stop At: Kadikoy Carsisi, Caferaga Mahallesi Kadikoy, Istanbul Turkiye

Kadıköy has a fascinating past and one of the most distinctive neighbourhoods in Istanbul today. Our Tour is fun, informative and of course, delicious, this is so much more than a food tour – it’s a taste of the both continents all in one day! You’ll try a selection of proper Turkish foods and enjoy ten food tastings at a range of local haunts, including everyone’s favourite Iskender Kebab (A special döner kebab served with yogurt) and the delisious baklava (flaky pastry with nuts in syrup). We also try some stuffed mussels (Midye dolması) is the other iconic seafood-centered street food in Istanbul and İçli Köfte; (a crispy bulgur shell filled with minced meat, parsley, and sautéed pine nuts). We continue our food journey with delicious Börek; is a family of baked filled pastries made of a thin flaky dough. Our next stop is Pide is pitta like bread with various fillings, baked in a wood-fired oven and more local tastes..

Duration: 4 hours

Pass By: Surp Takavor Church, Muvakkithane Cad. No:18 Kadikoy Merkez, Kadikoy, Istanbul Turkiye

Surp Takavor Church

Pass By: Kadikoy Istanbul Boga MeydanI, AltIyol MeydanI, Sogutlu Cesme Cd, Istanbul 34714 Turkiye

Kadikoy Istanbul Boga Meydanı

Pass By: Haydarpasa Terminal, Asian Side, Istanbul Turkiye

Haydarpasa Terminal

Stop At: Kadikoy Iskelesi, Kadikoy, Istanbul Turkiye

Our food journey ends in Kadıköy Ferry Terminal. Our guide will make sure you take the ferry (fare included) back to Eminönü (European side ) or give you a recommendation of what to see next nearby.

Duration: 10 minutes

Inclusions

  • All the foods, drinks and snacks
  • Ferry ride from Europe to Asia and back to Europe
  • Professional guide
  • Small Group

Exclusions

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratitude

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour is required to be booked by a minimum 2 participants.
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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