Istanbul: Guided Food Tour with Ferry Ride

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Istanbul: Guided Food Tour with Ferry Ride
istanbul
Duration: 1 day
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€130

About this trip

Embark on a guided food tour in Istanbul, tasting the best of Turkish cuisine across Europe and Asia. Enjoy a ferry ride, explore the Spice Bazaar, and savor local delicacies.

Highlights

  • Savor the flavors of Istanbul on a guided food tour across two continents

  • Enjoy a classic Turkish breakfast with tea, simit, and more

  • Explore the Spice Bazaar and taste Turkish delight, nuts

  • Sail from Europe to Asia on a scenic ferry ride with panoramic views

  • Discover the Asian side’s food scene with kokoreç and lahmacun

Start Time and Meeting Point

Tour starts at 09:30 AM.

Please meet your guide at Eminönü Meydan, right in front of ''HAMDİ RESTAURANT'' located in the main square. Your guide will be waiting there. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled meeting time. If you have difficulty locating the meeting point, feel free to contact your guide or our office for assistance.

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What's included

Transportation

Round-trip transportation by ferry

Guide

Professional licensed English-speaking tour guide

Drinks

4 local drinks

Walking tour

Visit to 9-10 different

All tastings

What's not included

Pick-up / Drop-off

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Tips

Itinerary

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Istanbul: Guided Food Tour with Ferry Ride

Begin your day with a classic Turkish breakfast in a local café. Enjoy fresh-brewed tea, simit (sesame bagel), olives, cheese, and honey with cream.

Wander through the historic Spice Bazaar, stopping to taste Turkish delightroasted nutsdried fruits, and street food staples.

Sail from Europe to Asia with a short, scenic ferry ride. Breathe in the sea air, sip tea on board, and enjoy the best panoramic views of the city skyline.

Once you arrive in Asia, taste your way through one of Istanbul’s most loved food neighborhoods. Try börek (flaky pastry stuffed with cheese or meat), kokoreç (a bold and spicy street favorite), seasonal mezesolivescheesespickles, and fresh wood-fired lahmacun (Turkish-style pizza).

End on a high note in a cozy local café. Learn the art of Turkish coffee, choose from baklavakünefe, or rice pudding.

About your organizer

True Blue Tour is a boutique tour operator and DMC with over 25 years of experience crafting meaningful journeys across Turkey, Morocco, Greece, Egypt, Armenia, and Georgia. We specialize in cultural, historical, and tailor-made travel experiences designed with care, authenticity, and local expertise.

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