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From Europe to Asia Istanbul Night Food Tour

By Guided Istanbul Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$527 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Meet your private guide at your hotel and begin discovering Istanbul through its vibrant street food culture and unique local vibe.

Start at Taksim Square and walk along Istiklal Avenue. Continue to Nevizade, a famous hub for traditional meyhanes and local nightlife, where you will experience the authentic ambiance of Istanbul’s social dining culture with a brief stop and light tastings.

Continue to Karakoy, one of Istanbul’s trendiest districts, where you will sample a couple of local flavours from hidden spots, reflecting the area’s blend of traditional and modern food culture.

Take a scenic ferry ride across Bosphorus to Kadikoy. Upon arrival in Kadikoy, explore its bustling streets and food scene before heading to a traditional meyhane. Here, enjoy a glass of raki accompanied by a selection of Turkish meze, while your guide briefly introduces the essentials of raki and meze culture.

Finish your day at Moda, a charming seaside area known for its relaxed vibe.

Activity location

  • Taksim Square
    • Gumussuyu Mh.
    • 34435, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Taksim Square
    • Tak-ı Zafer Caddesi
    • 34435, Kocatepe, İstanbul, Turkiye

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From Europe to Asia Istanbul Night Food Tour
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
NZ$527.09 x 1 AdultNZ$527.09
Total
Price is NZ$527.09

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Public transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Licensed Local Tour Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private Tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Food & Drink Samples
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal Expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Taksim Square

  • 30m
We start your culinary journey at Taksim Square. Your guide will introduce the history of modern Istanbul while you enjoy your first authentic street food bites, setting the stage for a night of exploration.

Istiklal Caddesi

  • 30m
Stroll through the lively Istiklal Avenue and visit the famous Nevizade street. We will explore historic passages and stop at local spots to sample traditional starters and experience the vibrant social dining culture of the city.

Karakoy

  • 30m
After a short ride on the historic Tünel funicular, we reach Karaköy. We will navigate its trendy streets to sample local flavours from hidden artisanal spots, blending traditional tastes with modern Istanbul vibes.

Bosphorus Strait

  • 25m
  • Admission ticket included
No food tour in Istanbul is complete without the sea. We board a traditional ferry for a scenic 20-minute crossing from Europe to Asia. While enjoying views of the Maiden’s Tower, we will experience a true Istanbul ritual: tasting fresh Simit and sipping Turkish Tea while watching the city skyline.

Kadikoy Carsisi

  • 1h
After a scenic ferry ride to the Asian side, we dive into the bustling Kadıköy Fish Market. This is the heart of the food scene where we will taste fresh local delicacies and visit a traditional meyhane for raki and meze samples.

Moda

  • 30m
We conclude your walk in the charming Moda area. Known for its relaxed seaside atmosphere, we will enjoy a final local treat here before returning to the European side via the Marmaray underwater rail.

Location

Activity location

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    Taksim Square
    • Gumussuyu Mh.
    • 34435, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Taksim Square
    • Tak-ı Zafer Caddesi
    • 34435, Kocatepe, İstanbul, Turkiye

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