Two Markets, Two Continents with Culinary Backstreets

Two Markets, Two Continents with Culinary Backstreets

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About This Experience in Istanbul

This award winning food tour is our most popular tour in Istanbul and is a full day of eating, drinking and walking across two markets two continents, visiting a dozen or more small eateries and meeting many of the faces in the kitchens.

Why Visit Istanbul?

Istanbul is a fascinating city straddling Europe and Asia, rich in history and culture. Visit the Hagia Sophia, explore the Grand Bazaar, and cruise the Bosphorus. Istanbul offers stunning architecture, incredible cuisine, and a unique cultural blend.

Getting to Istanbul

The easiest way to reach Istanbul is by flying into Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Breakfast
  • Coffee and/or Tea

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum of 18 years old for Alcoholic Beverages

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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting Point

The route for this

The meeting point is the kiosk shop adjacent to the Galata Bridge in Karakoy, around 50 meters from this point.

End Point

We’ll continue on toward the lesser-explored culinary hotspots around the Moda

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

The route for this Istanbul market tour draws... 30 minutes

The route for this Istanbul market tour draws from the Culinary Backstreets best-of lists in the European side’s Karaköy neighborhood and the Asian side’s Kadıköy, tied together by a Bosphorus crossing.

We’ll hop the boat to Kadıköy on the... 45 minutes

We’ll hop the boat to Kadıköy on the Asian side and eat our way through that neighborhood’s market, which holds the highest concentration of traditional food shops and eateries in the city.

Full market tour with lots of eating and drinking along the way 2 hours

Full market tour with lots of eating and drinking along the way.

Here we will visit some hidden stops and have some awesome bites 45 minutes

Here we will visit some hidden stops and have some awesome bites

We’ll continue on toward the lesser-explored culinary hotspots... 45 minutes

We’ll continue on toward the lesser-explored culinary hotspots around the Moda area at the market’s edge, where an infectious neighborhood vibe and a sweet finish await us to conclude our Istanbul market tour.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy?

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Is this tour suitable for all ages?

Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.

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