# Istanbul Street Food Tour

- Site: Acetes Travel
- URL: https://acetestravel.com/tour/istanbul-street-food-tour/
- Language: EN
- Last updated: 2026-05-07
- Price: Price on request
- Categories: Istanbul & Turkey Tours

## Summary

Explore the cuisines of Istanbul on a 5-hour food tour of the city on both sides of the Bosphorus. Starting in the Sultanhamet neighborhood, board a local tram to Eminonu Port to transfer by public ferry across the Bosporus Strait to Kadikoy Port in Asia.

## Description

Highlights Try the foods of istanbul on both the Asian and European sides of the Bosphorus Cross the Bosphorus Strait by public ferry Browse the local food and fish markets in Kardikoy Sample local drinks like cay (tea), served in a tulip shaped glass Taste the Kurdish foods typical of southeast Turkey Learn how to smoke a water pipe like a local See the evening illuminations of istanbul from the Bosphorus Free Services in this Activity Food & Drinks All meals and drink mentioned in the itinerary Live Tour Guide Certified Live Tour Guide Entrance fees Public tram and Public ferry Tickets Sightseeing Asia and Europe sides of istanbul Full description Explore the cuisines of istanbul on a 5-hour food tour of the city on both sides of the Bosphorus. Starting in the Sultanhamet neighborhood, board a local tram to Eminonu Port to transfer by public ferry across the Bosporus Strait to Kadikoy Port in Asia. Enjoy views of 2 continents on the journey. Then, stroll around the Kadikoy neighborhood visiting local markets and diving down a maze of streets lined with local shops selling all kinds of produce. Go to the fish market to try some delicious mussels stuffed with rice and spices. After a break at a café, full of locals playing backgammon and okey, follow your guide to a restaurant that specializes in home-cooked food from the Kurdish area of southeast Turkey (vegetarian and gluten-free options available). Stomach full, head back to Europe on the ferry, enjoying panoramas of istanbul Bosphorus at night. By now you should have room for something sweet, so your guide will take you to an establishment where you can sample a typical Turkish dessert, before taking the tram to a 300-year-old madrasah that has been converted to a café. Relax with a drink as you watch the locals going about their business. Try the fruity flavors of an authentic nargile (water pipe), washed down with some Turkish beverages, such as cay Turkish coffee, sahlep or boomba tea.. Includes & Excludes English-speaking local guide Transportation by public trams Bosporus ferry crossing Entree, main course and dessert 4 drinks over the evening, including 1 choice of wine, beer or raki with your main course Nargile (water pipe) Tea and coffee Extra food and drinks not mentioned in "what's included" Tips and personal expenses Important Info The meeting point is a short walk from the Sultanahmet tram station. The public tram system starts at 09:00 and ends at around Midnight Parents of children under 6 years old are advised to book a private tour Please advise on booking of any dietary requirements (vegetarian etc.) or food allergies Please provide a contact mobile (cell) phone number Cancellation Policy For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations. Further Information Where to Eat in istanbul Top Things to Eat in istanbul The Best istanbul Street Foods Turkish Recipes

## Translations

- [ES] https://acetestravel.com/es/tour/tour-comida-callejera-estambul.md
- [RU] https://acetestravel.com/ru/tour/tur-ulichnaya-eda-stambul.md

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