Henri Leroux

Istanbul · experience

Kadıköy Asian-side street food walking tour

A guided tasting walk through Kadıköy’s market streets on Istanbul’s Asian side, from pickle juice to Turkish delight.

2.5 hoursSmall groupFrom €94

The experience

A guided street-food walk through Kadıköy, Istanbul’s Asian-side market neighbourhood.

A guided 2.5-hour walk through Kadıköy’s market streets on Istanbul’s Asian side, stopping for fermented pickle juice, a fish sandwich or cheese and olives with simit, a spiced bulgur wrap and a garlic burger along the way.

The route also takes in a seafood, offal or vegetarian stop and finishes with traditional semolina cake or Turkish delight, with the small group kept to a conversational size throughout.

Duration

2.5 hours

Group

Small group

Languages

Confirmed with the option

Format

Confirmed with the option

Meeting point

Kadıköy Square, at the Atatürk statue.

Pickup and drop-off

Confirmed with the option

Who this suits

A good choice when it matches the way you want to use the city.

  • Travellers wanting Istanbul’s Asian-side food culture rather than the tourist-centre sights.
  • A tasting-led introduction to Turkish street food beyond kebabs and baklava.
  • Anyone who wants a market walk with a local rather than a fixed restaurant meal.

Itinerary

The route at a glance.

The guide and exact sequence are confirmed on the day. Times below are a useful indication of how this visit is normally structured.

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    Kadıköy market streets

    A walking route through the neighbourhood’s market stalls and side streets, stopping to taste as you go.

    ~2.5 hours

What the visit includes

The practical detail before you choose a date.

Highlights

  • Seven or more tastings through Kadıköy’s market streets
  • A fermented Turkish pickle-juice stop (Turşu Suyu)
  • A spiced bulgur wrap (Çiğ Köfte) and a garlic burger (Islak Burger)
  • A sweet finish with semolina cake or Turkish delight

Included

  • ✓ A guide for the full walking tour
  • ✓ All tastings listed (7+ stops)

Not included

  • • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • • Additional food or drink beyond the tastings included

Before you go

A few essentials for the day.

  • Come hungry — the tour includes seven or more tastings.
  • Vegetarian options are available on request.
  • The tour runs rain or shine; dress for the weather.