Istanbul Food Escape : Ferry to the Flavors of the Asian Side
Overview
This is not a tour about rushing from one tasting to the next. It’s a chance to experience Istanbul through the way the city eats, lives and moves.
Cross to the Asian side by ferry, step into neighborhood markets and local food spots, and taste the flavors that are part of everyday life in Istanbul. Along the way, your guide will connect what you eat with the people, migrations and traditions that have shaped the city.
You’ll leave with more than a list of dishes you tried — you’ll understand a little more about Istanbul and the people who call it home.
What's Included
- Turkish Coffee Break
- Public Minibus ride (Dolmuş)
- Cultural and historical insights throughout the experience
- Food Tastings at various local spots (not a full meal)
- Ferry Ride Across the Bosphorus
- Guiding Service by an Expert Local Guide
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities (optional )
Meeting Location
Rüstem Paşa
34116 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Start on Istanbul’s European side, exploring the local streets around Eminönü and the Spice Bazaar while tasting flavors connected to the city’s markets, trade and everyday food culture.
Then cross the Bosphorus by ferry — part of daily life in Istanbul and one of the best ways to experience the city between two continents. On the Asian side, continue into Kadıköy, where markets, small food shops and neighborhood favorites introduce another side of Istanbul’s culinary life.
Along the way, you’ll taste a variety of regional Turkish specialties and traditional drinks while your guide connects the food with the people, migrations and traditions behind it. Rather than simply moving from one tasting to the next, you’ll discover how different parts of Türkiye have come together to shape the way Istanbul eats today.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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).
- Turkish Coffee Break.
- Public Minibus ride (Dolmuş).
- Cultural and historical insights throughout the experience.
- Food Tastings at various local spots (not a full meal).
- Ferry Ride Across the Bosphorus.
- Guiding Service by an Expert Local Guide.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
- Personal expenses.
- Gratuities (optional ).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Istanbul Food Escape : Ferry to the Flavors of the Asian Side is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Istanbul Food Escape : Ferry to the Flavors of the Asian Side will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Turkish Coffee Break
- Public Minibus ride (Dolmuş)
- Cultural and historical insights throughout the experience
- Food Tastings at various local spots (not a full meal)
- Ferry Ride Across the Bosphorus
- Guiding Service by an Expert Local Guide
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities (optional )
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
