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Brew Coffeeworks Sirkeci
Hobyar, Hamidiye Cd. No:60, 34112 Fatih/İstanbul, TurkeyGetting to the Meeting Point: • Walking from your hotel in Sultanahmet – (approximately 1.3km / 15 mins from Blue Mosque) Make your way from your hotel to the tram-line. Once you reach the tram-line, walk adjacent to it in the direction of the Spice Market. As the tramline makes a curved turn toward the Eminonu foreshore at the Sirkeci Station, across the road you’ll see a large blue BANK for YAPI KREDI. Cross the road to the left toward YAPI KREDI onto Hamidiye Caddesi (Hamidiye Street). Walk straight for 200m and you’ll reach the Legacy Ottoman Hotel, on your right. Make your way to the left side of the building to our meeting point at the BREW COFFEEWORKS Coffee Shop. • Taking the tram – Once you reach your closest tram station, take the tram in the direction heading toward the Galata Bridge (if staying in Beyoglu, Taksim or Cihangir, you will cross the Galata Bridge on the tram on your way to our meeting point). Take the tram to Sirkeci tram station and disembark. Across the road you’ll see a large sign for YAPI KREDI. Cross the road to the left toward YAPI KREDI onto Hamidiye Cadessi (Hamidiye Street). Walk straight for 200m and you’ll reach the Legacy Ottoman Hotel, on your right. Make your way to the left side of the building to our meeting point at the BREW COFFEEWORKS Coffee Shop. • Taking a taxi – Please ask your taxi driver to take you to Legacy Ottoman Hotel. Once you reach the hotel, make your way to the left side of the building to our meeting point in front of the BREW COFFEEWORKS Coffee Shop. Directions for your taxi driver are below (in Turkish): LEGACY OTTOMAN HOTEL, Hobyar Mah. Hamidiye Cad. No:16, SIRKECI/EMINONU – Eminonu Istanbul Ticaret Odasina varmadan once Piyangocu Nimet Abla Sokak’indan gir. Dogubank’tan once soldaki buyuk otel Legacy Ottoman.
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    Historic Areas of Istanbul
    Stop: 2 hours -
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    Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
    Stop: 30 minutes -
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  • 3
    Bosphorus Strait
    Stop: 25 minutes - Admission included
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  • 4
    Kadikoy Carsisi
    Stop: 4 hours - Admission included
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  • 5
    Kadikoy Iskelesi
    Stop: 10 minutes - Admission included
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You'll end at
Kadıköy
Caferağa, 34710 Kadıköy/İstanbul, TurkeyThe Taste of Two Continents tour finishes in Kadıköy Ferry Terminal. Your return ferry tickets are provided. Your guide will help you to catch the Eminönü ferry (back to the Spice Market) or Karaköy ferry.
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Important Information
Departure Point
Brew Coffeeworks Sirkeci, Hobyar, Hamidiye Cd. No:60, 34112 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
Duration
6h
Return Details
Caferağa, 34710 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Turkey
Inclusions
  • Around 5-6 exciting and local non-alcoholic drinks.
  • 10 uniquely different eateries and restaurants, multiple tastings at each
  • Friendly, knowledgeable and passionate English-speaking tour guide
  • A day filled with culinary, cultural, historic and personal anecdotes, with a local insider’s view
  • Entry/Admission - Bosphorus Strait
  • Entry/Admission - Kadikoy Carsisi
  • Entry/Admission - Kadikoy Iskelesi
Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • No vegetarian food options at 2-3 of the food stops
  • No vegan food options at 4-5 of the food stops
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Additional Info
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Maximum group size is 8
  • Tour runs rain or shine
  • Comfortable walking shoes recommended
  • Children aged 5 years and younger are welcome at no charge
  • Not recommended for vegan, gluten free, lactose free travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with serious allergies or food restrictions
  • Please advise any specific dietary/allergy requirements at time of booking
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Absolutely recommend this amazing food tour of Istanbul (both on the European and Asian sides). Ibrahim was kind, funny and a great guide all through the day. So much food to try, from sweet ice-cream to sour pickle juice. It is sooo worth the money, you won't regret it!
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We had ten different tastes of Turkish food in addition to learning more about the history, traditions and culture of the region. Ibrahim was an exceptional guide because his personal touch helped warm up the tour and engage everyone. I think his contribution is vital and tour
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The tour gives good overview of what turkish food is about. Fully in line with expectation. Started at 9:30 in Sultanahmet, duration was approx 7 hours. We were in a group of 6 + English-speaking guide. We walked approx 10 km during the day and visited 10-15 different places.
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Ibrahim was our tour guide, and he did a great job taking us to the various food stops as advertised. Be aware that this is 90% a food tour. You will get to sample a nice variety of dishes that the local people eat. And the quality of the food was also very good. A few
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This tour was not only full of amazing food, but also an amazing guide! Ibrahim does a great job of explaining all of the food tastings and ensuring that everyone is satisfied and having a great time. You will learn about the food, the culture and many of the surrounding
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By: Istanbul on Food - Culinary Tours
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Lucie N
Paris, France
166
On your to-do list in Istanbul!
Absolutely recommend this amazing food tour of Istanbul (both on the European and Asian sides). Ibrahim was kind,
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samimatani
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
60
Lots of food and history
We had ten different tastes of Turkish food in addition to learning more about the history, traditions and culture
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L_Natalia
Moscow, Russia
20
Must-go for first-time Istanbul visitors
The tour gives good overview of what turkish food is about. Fully in line with expectation. Started at 9:30 in
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AroundTheWorld8080
New York City, New York
12159
Tour delivers as advertised.
Ibrahim was our tour guide, and he did a great job taking us to the various food stops as advertised. Be aware
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lex_0115
20
This tour is a MUST!! Incredible experience!!
This tour was not only full of amazing food, but also an amazing guide! Ibrahim does a great job of explaining
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zachary m
93
A Must Do For Anyone!
i am not one to take tours, typically. but, this was one of the better times i've had in istanbul over the years!
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brigitte6508
10
Istanbul on food
Excellent tour with very knowledgeable guide who will take you to different parts of Istanbul to taste 10
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TejinderM5
10
Best food tour we have taken , ever!!!
My wife and I travel every year, and doing a food tour in different cities around the world is something we always
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miriams519
Houston, Texas
20
Best thing to do on your first day in Istanbul
Besides the fabulous foods we tasted, Ayesha did a wonderful job of teaching us about the different neighborhoods
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elizemarier
Muscat, Oman
112
Amazing food in an amazing city.
I'm so glad I started my trip with this tour. It was definitely the highlight. Ibrahim was a wonderful tour guide
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zongc2019
Perth, Australia
10
Great day full of delicious food!
Ibriham was a great guide. Awesome group was a good day. Ibo was informative about places to visit and about the
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LizMacN
St Albans, United Kingdom
5629
Fabulous tour of Istanbul
What a great way to see Istanbul this tour is. Our guide Ayisha was so knowledgeable and great fun to be with. We
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Lexxii_little
10
Amazing experience!
So worth the time. Food was great, tour guide was funny & friendly and the sites we saw on the way were beautiful.
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monsoon99
California
21
Your as amazing as all the reviews say it is
Tour is like seeing and experiencing a town with a good friend. Range of food was varied and delicious but what
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Travel502071
10
Best of Both Worlds!
My wife and I really enjoyed this particular tour: it was a complete eye-opener! Coming from Canada (and Scotland
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