Two Markets, Two Continents with Culinary Backstreets
Overview
On this full-day Istanbul food tour, we’ll eat our way across two continents, exploring the markets and backstreets of Karaköy on the European side and Kadıköy on the Asian side, connected by a ferry ride across the Bosphorus.
We’ll begin in historic Perşembe Pazarı with a seasonal Turkish breakfast before wandering through the mariner market streets and stopping for tea in an Ottoman-era caravanserai. In Kadıköy, we’ll explore one of the city’s richest food markets, tasting Turkish coffee and regional specialties such as tantuni, lahmacun and Aegean-style meze.
From there, we’ll continue toward Moda, discovering lesser-known neighborhood favorites before ending on a sweet note. Visiting a dozen or more small eateries along the way, this award-winning tour offers a deep dive into Istanbul’s extraordinary culinary culture.
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Bottled water
Meeting Location
Arap Cami
Fermeneciler Cd. No:35, 34421 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Caferağa
34710 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye
What To Expect
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Karakoy
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bosphorus Strait
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
KadIkoy CarsIsI
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Karakoy
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Moda Park
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Minimum of 18 years old for Alcoholic Beverages
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
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Activity code: C-203526P5
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