Taste of Turkey on Two Continents: European Istanbul to Asian Kadikoy

Follow your appetite across two continents on this half-day food tour that begins in European Istanbul and crosses to the Asian side at Kadikoy. It is a relaxed, flavour-led way to get under the skin of Turkish food culture in a single morning or afternoon.

The day opens with a traditional Turkish breakfast of simit, menemen, olives, cheeses and pastries, before a scenic ferry ride over the Bosphorus. On the Asian shore, you weave through Kadikoy's markets for around ten tastings, sampling specialities such as Iskender kebab, içli köfte, pide, börek, baklava and stuffed mussels.

With all food, drinks and the round-trip ferry included, and a knowledgeable English-speaking guide leading the way, the experience suits curious eaters and families alike. Vegetarian, vegan and other dietary needs can be arranged with advance notice.