All Inclusive Private Istanbul Food Tour: Europe & Asia by Ferry

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About this activity

This Private Food Tour, all-inclusive experience covers all food, drinks, and ferry tickets—an easy and authentic way to taste the real Istanbul.

Join us on a flavorful journey across Istanbul’s European and Asian sides. Begin with a scenic ferry ride and cross the Bosphorus by ferry like a local tickets are included. Continue in Kadıköy with carefully selected tastings of street food, mezes, seafood, and dessert.

Highlights:

Duration: 6 hours

European & Asian sides

6-9 tastings

All-inclusive (appetizer, meze, drinks, ferry)

Max Participant: Private Tour

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At a glance

Duration: 4–6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: German, English
Operated by: Anatolus Nomad Guides

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–12 years) · Adults (13–89 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Friendly, knowledgeable and passionate English-speaking tour guide
Included: Alcoholic beverages: Local Beer optional
Included: Private Tour Experience (Family or Friends)
Included: Snacks: 6-8 food tastings at local eateries
Included: Tea and coffee: Tea and local drinks
Included: A day exploring Istanbul’s food, culture, history, and hidden local stories with an insider guide
Included: Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.): Round-trip Bosphorus ferry tickets

Not included

Not included: Gratuities (optional)
Not included: This is a walking tour. Max walking distance is 10 minutes between many stops. Total 4 miles walk.

Itinerary

Eminonu Square

one hour Admission included

After meeting your guide, we begin with a traditional Turkish breakfast, tasting fresh local products while learning about daily life and food culture in Istanbul.

We then walk through the lively streets of Eminönü towards the harbor and take a ferry (included) across the Bosphorus to the Asian side, enjoying the city like a local.
Kadikoy Iskelesi

30 min Admission included

In Kadıköy, we explore vibrant neighborhoods and continue with tastings of local street food.
Tarihi Moda Iskelesi

one hour Admission included

We walk down to **Moda, passing by the old Moda harbor—an iconic spot of the district—**where we take a break to enjoy tea with a beautiful sea view and learn about Turkish tea culture.
Karga Bar

30 min Admission included

As we stroll through the charming streets, we stop at a local pub for a beer or soft drink (included), and along the way, taste fresh stuffed mussels, a local favorite.
Bosphorus Strait

20 min Admission included

We then take the ferry back (included) to the Spice Bazaar, where the tour ends with sweet tastings such as baklava and Turkish delight.
Misir Carsisi

30 min Admission included

Back at the Spice Bazaar, your guide walks you through the historic complex, sharing its rich history and role in Istanbul’s trade culture. Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to taste sweets such as baklava and Turkish delight.

The tour ends here.
Egyptian Bazaar Istanbul

Passing by

We'll have breakfast right next to spice bazaar in local spot.
Ozcan Tursulari

20 min Admission included

Pickle Juice tasting
Stop 9

30 min Admission included

Lahmacun Tasting
Stop 10

20 min Admission included

Almond Honey Turkish Ice Cream tasting
Stop 11

20 min Admission included

Cig Kofte (meatless roll) tasting

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your Guide right in front of Spice Bazaar Gate 1. The meeting point is just next to Mosque (Yeni Camii) and Eminonu Tram Station, making it very easy to reach by tram.

When you arrive, please look for your guide holding a white and blue flag.

End point

Meet your Guide right in front of Spice Bazaar Gate 1. The meeting point is just next to Mosque (Yeni Camii) and Eminonu Tram Station, making it very easy to reach by tram.

When you arrive, please look for your guide holding a white and blue flag.