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Istanbul for food lovers: food tours in Kadıköy and across the Bosphorus by ferry, 80 to 85.99 euros per person, 3 to 5 hours.

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Vaulted hall lined with food shops in the Spice Bazaar in IstanbulJoseolgon, CC BYFood tour3 to 5 hours

Food tours in Istanbul

Guided food tours in Istanbul, on the Asian shore in Kadıköy and across the Bosphorus by ferry: 80 to 85.99 euros per person, or priced in dollars.IstanbulView

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Istanbul lies on both shores of the Bosphorus, the strait between the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara. The historic peninsula, with the Spice Bazaar at Eminönü, and Beyoğlu are on the European side. Kadıköy, a district of market streets, fish stalls and cafés, is on the Asian side, a ferry ride away.

Simit, the sesame bread ring, balık ekmek, grilled fish in bread, midye dolma, stuffed mussels, and baklava are the street foods to know. Four operators are compared in this guide. Free Istanbul Tours charges 80 euros per person for a tour on both continents, ferries included. Secret Food Tours 85.99 euros for Kadıköy. Yummy Istanbul (Kadıköy, 89 US dollars per adult) and Culinary Backstreets (Beyoğlu by night, 150 US dollars per adult) price in dollars.

Practical notes

  • Ferries link Eminönü, Karaköy and Beşiktaş with Kadıköy across the Bosphorus.
  • Istanbul Airport serves the European side, Sabiha Gökçen the Asian side.
  • Public transport, ferries included, takes the Istanbulkart, a rechargeable card.