Taste of Two Continents Food Tour

Summary

The Taste of Two Continents Food Tour is a great way to explore two different continents and taste a variety of different food. The tour takes you to different places in Europe and North America, and you will be able to try a variety of different foods. This tour is a great way to learn about the different cultures and food traditions in these regions.

Description

Taste of Two Continents Food Tour

Ready to taste the best food on both sides of Istanbul? Start with a delicious traditional Turkish breakfast in Europe in the heart of the historic Old City, before you sail across to Asia and explore the vibrant streets of Kadıköy. With your foodie guide, you’ll make 10 delicious stops during your walk with a variety of samples at each – enough to fill your belly to the brim with all the fantastic Turkish flavors! From street foods and world-famous restaurants to traditional kebabs and Turkish ice cream, The Taste of Two Continents tour is your full-day immersion inside Istanbul’s food scene and a glimpse of Turkish culture and daily life.

What's included

Below are items that the provider has stated are included with Taste of Two Continents Food Tour at no additional cost

What's NOT included

Below are items that the tour provider of Taste of Two Continents Food Tour has stated that may cost an additional fee if desired.

Points Of Interest

• 120 minutes: The Taste of Two Continents food tour begins in Istanbul’s Old City. There, we meet to begin our tour in the heart of Eminönü, close to Spice Market.
• 30 minutes: Market Sourced Turkish Breakfast: Visit a breakfast market in the morning and gather an assortment of Turkish breakfast items, including cheeses, buffalo cream, hazelnut paste, honey, olives, dried beef pastrami, simit, and enjoy it all with traditional Turkish tea & menemen (Turkish scrambled eggs) at a local tea house. Listen to your guide’s entertaining & interesting stories about culture and daily life in Turkey while wondering if this could be your favorite breakfast ever.
• 25 minutes: Cross the mighty Bosphorus by ferry to explore the more modern and chic area of Kadıköy, on the Asian side. Kadıköy is home to some of the best local restaurants in Istanbul, frequented a new generation of Turks who love to dine out, while still savouring the flavours of their childhood.
• 120 minutes: You will nibble, sip and munch your way through the local Kadıköy market while your guide explains the colorful stalls and products. You'll want to bring your cameras out here to capture all the vibrancy that makes up the flavors of Turkish cuisine!
• 90 minutes: As you make your way through the colorful streets of Kadıköy market, you’ll sip on freshly brewed Turkish coffee while delighting in locally-made crispy golden baklava. You’ll savor the delicious tastes of popular street foods like dolma, tantuni, and kokoreç, as well as other local favourites.
• 10 minutes: The Taste of Two Continents tour finishes in Kadıköy Ferry Terminal. Your return ferry tickets are provided. Your guide will help you to catch the Eminönü ferry (back to the Spice Market) or Karaköy ferry.

Additional Information

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Maximum group size is 8
• Comfortable walking shoes recommended
• Children aged 5 years and younger are welcome at no charge
• Tour runs rain or shine
• Not recommended for vegan, gluten free, lactose free travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with serious allergies or food restrictions
• Please advise any specific dietary/allergy requirements at time of booking
• Face masks provided for travellers
• Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
• Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
• Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
• Guides required to regularly wash hands