Guided walking tour · Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul Taste of Two Continents Food Tour - Spice Market & Ferry

A food tour on both sides of the Bosphorus: breakfast in the Old City, the Spice Bazaar, then a ferry to Asia.

Rating on Viator
5.0 out of 5 from 3,757 reviews
Duration
5.5 hours
Guided in
English
Price
From £103 per person
Group size
Up to 10 people
Fitness level
Easy
Children
From age 6
Run by
Yummy Istanbul
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before

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Where the tour goes

  1. Historic Areas of Istanbul30 min
  2. Misir Carsisi30 min
  3. Bosphorus Strait30 min · entry included
  4. KadIkoy CarsIsI3 hr
  5. Sureyya Opera House
  6. Kadikoy Iskelesi30 min · entry included

Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.

What to know before you book

Included

  • Friendly, knowledgeable and passionate tour guide
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • 8 uniquely different eateries and restaurants, multiple tastings at each
  • 4-5 exciting local drinks

Not included

  • Gratuities / Tips for guide
  • No vegetarian food options at 2-3 of the food stops
  • No vegan food options at 4-5 of the food stops

Access

  • Pushchairs welcome
  • Public transport nearby

How it compares in Istanbul

  • Price: from £103. 3 of the other 13 priced tours we list here cost more, and their middle price is £71.
  • Reviews: None of the other 13 reviewed tours here have more reviews than this one.
  • Group size: up to 10 people. 7 of the other 12 tours with a stated limit allow a larger group.

Prefer no guide? Our free self-guided walk covers 3.9 km in about 52 minutes of walking, not counting stops.

From listings on our partner sites. This tour was last checked on 28 October 2026; prices and review counts change.

Walking in Istanbul

Istanbul's historic peninsula holds Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace and the Grand Bazaar within walking distance, with ferries across the Bosphorus.

Terrain. Hilly, with steep streets in Galata, Balat and around the bazaars.

Distances. The Hagia Sophia to the Grand Bazaar is about 15 minutes; Galata Bridge to Taksim about 30, uphill.

Read the full Istanbul walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.

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