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Two Markets, Two Continents with Culinary Backstreets

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Istanbul, Turkey
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6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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
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    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Arap Cami
    Fermeneciler Cd. No:35, 34421 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

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    End point

    Caferağa
    34710 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye

    What To Expect

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    Karakoy

    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.
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Bosphorus Strait

    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.
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    45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    KadIkoy CarsIsI

    Full market tour with lots of eating and drinking along the way.
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    2 hours Admission Ticket Included

    Karakoy

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

    Moda Park

    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.
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    45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • 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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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Two Markets, Two Continents with Culinary Backstreets?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-203526P5

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    What's Included

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

    Additional Info

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    • 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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