4 hours EXPERIENCE

Istanbul

Istanbul Food Tour on the Asian side

Overview

Overview

After the breezy ferry ride across the Bosphorus, we will indulge in the busy neighborhood and its hidden culinary pearls! Let your Istanbul food tour begin!

This tour is a labyrinth between modern and traditional dishes,  all equally tasty and surprising! The route is going through corner cafes, street vendors, and local restaurants introducing the full spectrum of the Turkish dining culture. You will taste all must-eat flavors and bring home countless delicious memories and, we hope, inspiration for your own kitchen!

During your Istanbul food tour, we will travel outside the main touristic spots to get to know an alternative side to Istanbul. Some say it’s more liberal and more relaxed. We believe it is definitely more innovative both in lifestyle, arts but also cooking. Let’s explore!

This Istanbul food tour on the Asian side is a private experience and can be easily tailored to your wishes!

What's special about "Istanbul Food Tour on the Asian side"

  • Enjoy the culinary walk through alternative neighbourhoods on the Asian side

  • Taste the best selection of the traditional Turkish dishes in local restaurants

  • Explore the culinary innovations in the contemporary neighbourhood cafes

  • Taste delicious quality local wine at the cozy wine bar

  • Explore a true hidden gem - a local restaurant that hides a tiny church in it!

  • Feel the vibe and the rhythm of the alternative side of Istanbul


What's included

Vines and Pearls Tours in Turkey
Guided by a passionate and professional guide
Vines and Pearls Tours in Turkey
Tastings wine & local strong drink Raki included
Vines and Pearls Tours in Turkey
Handpicked local tastings included
Vines and Pearls Tours in Turkey
Walking tour

About this experience

Istanbul is a unique city located between two continents: Europe and Asia. Its charms hide in the diversity the city has to offer. Kadikoy and Moda neighborhoods are located on the shores of the Bosphorus on the Asian side. The buzzy neighborhoods are known for their active nightlife and ever-changing dining scene. Explore it all with your personal professional culinary guides.

This area is home to many restaurants and cafes. Some of them have been here for generations while others have recently invited daring and innovative chefs to bring new flavors. The menus of the local diners offer innovative variations of traditional Turkish dishes and unexpected combos of local ingredients. This culinary journey is rich with must-have tastings and surprising with newness in the traditional flavors as well.

The culinary experiences including this Istanbul Food Tour on the Asian side are carefully created together with the food experts in the industry. Our food tours are hosted by true professionals who are curious about cooking traditions and innovations in the country. The itinerary has a perfect balance for you to discover the culinary heritage of Turkey but also to get an understanding of the new exciting and emerging chefs in the area.

The location of this tour makes it even more special. Just across the sea from the historical peninsula, the neighborhoods on the Asian side live in a completely different rhythm and spirit. The area is full of modern coffee houses, diners, and inventive eaters mixing together with traditional fish restaurants, food markets, and good old Turkish grill places. Our passionate professional guides are eager to share the culinary scene of Istanbul with you!

To spice it up a little bit, the route also includes the famous street art murals that very much reflect the atmosphere of the neighborhood and invite us to better understand the contemporary society of the city.

This is a private tour conducted at a comfortable pace and easily adjustable to your wishes! Don’t hesitate to reach out if you wish to customize the itinerary to your wishes – we can easily make this happen!

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