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Grilled chicken skewers and red bell peppers on a grill. 1
A plate with kebabs, a tomato slice, grilled vegetables, and a bowl of rice. 2
A round cake with a golden-brown crust, garnished with green pistachio crumbs, being served on a metal plate. 3

Istanbul: Private Food Tour with Ferry Ride & Tastings

By Before Travel Istanbul- Day Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is S$220 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Savour the flavours of Istanbul on a private food tour across two continents
  • Explore the historic Spice Market and taste local delicacies with a guide
  • Cross the Bosphorus by ferry and enjoy stunning views of the city skyline
  • Indulge in home-style meze at a family-run eatery in the Üsküdar district
  • Stroll through Kuzguncuk’s colourful wooden houses and enjoy baklava

Activity location

    • Istanbul
    • Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Rüstem Paşa, 34116 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye | front of the main gate
    • Rüstem Paşa, İstanbul, Türkiye

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private expert guide (English; Italian/Turkish on request)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tastings: selected soft drinks & bites (market snacks, meze stop, sweets/coffee)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local transport during the tour (public ferry; short local transfers if needed)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal purchases and extra food/drinks beyond the planned tastings
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips (optional)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pick-up/drop (available on request from central areas)

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

Meet your guide at the main gate of the Spice Market (Mısır Çarşısı) in Eminönü. Begin your adventure with an introduction and tastings at the market, soaking in the aromas and flavours of the European side of Istanbul.

Walk to the pier and board a public ferry across the Bosphorus, enjoying skyline views and photo opportunities along the way. Arrive in Üsküdar and explore the local markets before sitting down to a home-style meze in a traditional, family-run eatery.

Take a short transfer or walk to Kuzguncuk, where you’ll stroll through the neighborhood’s colourful wooden houses. Finish your tour with a stop for baklava and Turkish coffee, savouring the authentic flavours of Istanbul.

Your guide will optimise the order and timing of the tour based on ferry schedules and venue lines, ensuring a seamless experience.

Location

Activity location

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    • Istanbul
    • Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Rüstem Paşa, 34116 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye | front of the main gate
    • Rüstem Paşa, İstanbul, Türkiye