| Offer | Length | "From" price (to be checked) | Route | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bosphorus Bites | 4 h | around $98 to $100 | Eminönü and Spice Bazaar, ferry, Kadıköy; 14+ tastings; max 8 people | Most travellers, first visit | See |
| Two-continents food tour | 5.5 to 6 h | around $135 | Starts on the European side, ferry, 20+ tastings; max 10 people | Big appetites, taste it all at once | See |
| Kadıköy evening food tour | 3 h, evening | around €94 | Ferry and Asian side; max 8 to 12 people | Evenings, couples, staying on the Asian side | See |
Prices seen in October 2026, they vary by date, currency and option: check each listing.
Bosphorus Bites: the old city and Kadıköy in 4 hours
The route starts in Eminönü, at the foot of the Spice Bazaar, with a kebab house and a Gaziantep eatery serving beyran soup, then crosses the Bosphorus by ferry. In Kadıköy the stops include a Levantine mezze deli, a fish wrap, stuffed mussels, çiğ köfte, lahmacun and künefe for dessert. The group is capped at 8. The rating we saw is 4.9, but the review count varies by page (from 29 to around 200): open the listing for the current figure. According to the listing it starts at the Coffeetopia café in Eminönü and ends at the Karaköy pier; confirm for your date. See the listing.
Two-continents food tour: the most complete
It lasts 5 to 6 hours and promises 20+ tastings across about 8 family-run stops, a breakfast near the spice market, the ferry and part of the day in Kadıköy and Moda. It is capped at 10 people and costs around $135. It is the priciest, but it replaces both breakfast and lunch: plan nothing else before the afternoon. See the listing.
Kadıköy evening food tour: if you stay on the Asian side
About 3 hours in the evening, with the ferry crossing, for a group of 8 to 12 at most, at around €94. A private version has been seen at a much higher price, per group. We detail this offer and its alternatives in our Kadıköy food tour comparison. See the listing.
What about Balat?
Balat and Fener, the colourful Golden Horn neighbourhoods, are best explored on foot: our Balat and Fener page lists the addresses. Specialist food tours exist (about 3 hours, with a private option), but we could not verify their exact listing or price: compare them directly on the Balat tours page before booking.
Pitfalls and what is not included
- Portions: generous. Come hungry and plan no lunch or dinner right afterwards.
- The ferry: included on some listings; otherwise pay with an Istanbulkart.
- Diets: tell them about pork, allergies or vegetarian needs when booking; see eating vegetarian in Istanbul.
- Drinks: only included on some listings; reread the inclusions.
- Ranking: the order on GetYourGuide is influenced by commissions; read the recent reviews.
Which offer to choose?
- First visit, only one tour: the Bosphorus Bites.
- Big appetite, a free morning: the two-continents tour.
- Evening out or hotel in Kadıköy: the Kadıköy evening tour.
- Without a guide: addresses in what to eat in Istanbul and where to eat in Eminönü.
To choose your shore, see European or Asian side.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best food tour in Istanbul? For a first visit, Bosphorus Bites (4 h, 14+ tastings, 4.9 out of 5); to taste everything, the two-continents tour.
How much does a food tour cost? Around €94 to $135 per person in October 2026 depending on the offer, to be checked on the listing.
Should I eat lunch beforehand? No, come hungry: the tastings replace a meal.
Do I need to book ahead? Yes, groups are capped at 8 to 12 and weekends sell out fast.
The Istanbul Authority editorial team, October 2026.
