Istanbul Kadikoy Food Tour with 12+ Tastings of Local Turkish Delicacies
by Secret Food Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€166Overview
This 3 to 3.5-hour walking tour in Istanbul’s Kadikoy district includes more than 12 tastings of local Turkish delicacies. The tour begins in a lively neighborhood on the Asian side of the city, known for its street art and cultural scene. Participants start by sampling traditional Turkish breakfast dishes and Turkish tea at a well-regarded local spot. The group then moves to a place where they watch chefs prepare handmade pide and taste a signature secret dish. Next, the tour continues with a tasting of Turkish coffee paired with wine, while the guide explains the history of Turkish coffee and local food traditions. After that, the route passes through Kadikoy’s market, where visitors try lahmacun, a traditional Turkish dish, and learn about its importance to locals. The final part of the tour covers several streets including antique street, umbrella street, and bar street, as well as the main tram street and Kadikoy’s popular meeting point. This section highlights local bar culture and explores the backstreets of the district. Included tastings are freshly baked brown bread with local cheeses, tomatoes, and olives; Turkish tea and coffee; classic pide; traditional menemen and creamy muhlama; lahmacun with fresh salads; wine and ayran; and sweet baklava. The tour requires walking and does not include hotel pickup or gratuities. The itinerary and menu may change depending on location availability and weather. Participants should notify in advance of any dietary requirements and wear comfortable shoes due to the walking involved.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kadikoy Neighborhood and Turkish Breakfast
The tour begins in Kadikoy, a diverse area on Istanbul’s Asian side known for its street art and lively atmosphere. Participants will see graffiti and street art festival locations along the route. At a popular local spot, the group samples traditional Turkish breakfast items along with Turkish tea while learning about the significance of breakfast in Turkish culture. This stop lasts about 40 minutes.
40 min
Handmade Pide and Secret Dish
Next, the group watches chefs prepare handmade pide in front of them and learns how this classic Turkish bread is made. Along with the pide tasting, the guide serves a signature secret dish unique to this tour. This stop lasts approximately 40 minutes.
40 min
Turkish Coffee, Wine, and Food History
The tour continues with a 30-minute stop where participants drink Turkish coffee paired with wine. The guide explains the daily life of locals and the history of Turkish coffee, along with stories about the food culture of Istanbul.
30 min
Kadikoy Market and Lahmacun Tasting
Participants walk through the local Kadikoy market and taste lahmacun, a traditional Turkish flatbread dish. The guide shares the history of lahmacun and its importance to local residents. This stop is about 25 minutes long.
25 min
Antique Street, Umbrella Street, Bar Street, and Main Tram Street
The final part of the tour covers several notable streets in Kadikoy, including antique street, umbrella street, and bar street. The guide discusses Kadikoy’s bar culture while the group explores backstreets and the main tram street, ending at a well-known local meeting spot. This walk lasts around 35 minutes.
35 min
Meeting point
We’ll meet at Kadıköy square on the sea side, in front of the Atatürk statue on the steps. https://maps.app.goo.gl/FDHkQMw5znyeufHC7?g_st=aw If you have any questions, please email us
End point
We will end our tour at the famous Bull Statue of Kadikoy. From there your guide will explain to you how to get back to the ferries and metro stations. For those who desire to explore the local streets more he/she will help you with where to go.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Istanbul Kadikoy Food Tour with 12+ Tastings of Local Turkish Delicacies
by Secret Food Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€166Overview
This 3 to 3.5-hour walking tour in Istanbul’s Kadikoy district includes more than 12 tastings of local Turkish delicacies. The tour begins in a lively neighborhood on the Asian side of the city, known for its street art and cultural scene. Participants start by sampling traditional Turkish breakfast dishes and Turkish tea at a well-regarded local spot. The group then moves to a place where they watch chefs prepare handmade pide and taste a signature secret dish. Next, the tour continues with a tasting of Turkish coffee paired with wine, while the guide explains the history of Turkish coffee and local food traditions. After that, the route passes through Kadikoy’s market, where visitors try lahmacun, a traditional Turkish dish, and learn about its importance to locals. The final part of the tour covers several streets including antique street, umbrella street, and bar street, as well as the main tram street and Kadikoy’s popular meeting point. This section highlights local bar culture and explores the backstreets of the district. Included tastings are freshly baked brown bread with local cheeses, tomatoes, and olives; Turkish tea and coffee; classic pide; traditional menemen and creamy muhlama; lahmacun with fresh salads; wine and ayran; and sweet baklava. The tour requires walking and does not include hotel pickup or gratuities. The itinerary and menu may change depending on location availability and weather. Participants should notify in advance of any dietary requirements and wear comfortable shoes due to the walking involved.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kadikoy Neighborhood and Turkish Breakfast
The tour begins in Kadikoy, a diverse area on Istanbul’s Asian side known for its street art and lively atmosphere. Participants will see graffiti and street art festival locations along the route. At a popular local spot, the group samples traditional Turkish breakfast items along with Turkish tea while learning about the significance of breakfast in Turkish culture. This stop lasts about 40 minutes.
40 min
Handmade Pide and Secret Dish
Next, the group watches chefs prepare handmade pide in front of them and learns how this classic Turkish bread is made. Along with the pide tasting, the guide serves a signature secret dish unique to this tour. This stop lasts approximately 40 minutes.
40 min
Turkish Coffee, Wine, and Food History
The tour continues with a 30-minute stop where participants drink Turkish coffee paired with wine. The guide explains the daily life of locals and the history of Turkish coffee, along with stories about the food culture of Istanbul.
30 min
Kadikoy Market and Lahmacun Tasting
Participants walk through the local Kadikoy market and taste lahmacun, a traditional Turkish flatbread dish. The guide shares the history of lahmacun and its importance to local residents. This stop is about 25 minutes long.
25 min
Antique Street, Umbrella Street, Bar Street, and Main Tram Street
The final part of the tour covers several notable streets in Kadikoy, including antique street, umbrella street, and bar street. The guide discusses Kadikoy’s bar culture while the group explores backstreets and the main tram street, ending at a well-known local meeting spot. This walk lasts around 35 minutes.
35 min
Meeting point
We’ll meet at Kadıköy square on the sea side, in front of the Atatürk statue on the steps. https://maps.app.goo.gl/FDHkQMw5znyeufHC7?g_st=aw If you have any questions, please email us
End point
We will end our tour at the famous Bull Statue of Kadikoy. From there your guide will explain to you how to get back to the ferries and metro stations. For those who desire to explore the local streets more he/she will help you with where to go.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.