Tour Details
Street Food of Istanbul Picnic Tour
Experience Turkey's flavorful cuisine on this half day guided food tour. Visit delightful food venues, sample delicious treats, and enjoy a ferry ride to a beautiful waterfront tea spot. This Istanbul guided tour is ideal for food-lovers, newcomers to Istanbul, and anyone looking for a satiating Turkey experience.
Start your Istanbul food tour by visiting the remarkable Spice Bazaar, one of the city's largest marketplaces. Wander the perimeter of the 85-shop bazaar and sample a variety of local foods (options vary depending on the season). Common foods include pastirma (Turkish dried beef), savory local cheeses, halva, olives, simit, and a variety of delectable confections. Your professional guide will purchase several treats to bring to your next destination.
Ride a ferry to Üsküdar, a scenic waterfront district, and stroll along the coastline to arrive at a local tea spot. From there, enjoy a spectacular view of the Maiden's Tower and the Bosphorus strait while learning about Turkey's popular foods and traditions. Your tour concludes at the port of Eminönü.
Duration: 3.5 hours
Buy Online
Benefits of Independent Tours
- Lower Prices than the Cruise Lines
- Smaller Tours, Higher Quality
- Money Back Guarantee
- Guaranteed Return to Ship
- 24 Hour Hotline
How to Book Shore Excursions
You can book these tours Online or Call. To buy online, visit our iCruise Shore Excursions website.
or Call 1-800-545-4988
Speak to a Shore Excursions expert for more information about this tour and other tours.
Reference: Norwegian Cruise Line, Norwegian Viva, Departing Tue, Oct 28, 2025
Buy Online
More about this tour
Shore Excursion Size: Small
Shore Excursion Type: Culinary / Food
Shore Excursion Duration: 3.5
Shore Excursion Departs From: Cruise Ship Terminal
Activity Level: Easy
Food/Beverage Provided: Beverages, Snacks
Recommended Dress: Comfortable lightweight seasonal clothing. Good quality sunglasses are advised, and photo-chromatic lenses for those who wear spectacles. Please be aware that the standard of dress throughout Turkey is conservative. We recommend modest clothing to respect
Restrictions: Must be able to get in/out of vehicle and walk about 1 mile. Not handicap accessible.