Istanbul Street Food Tour in Kadıköy with Bosphorus Ferry Ride

Meet your guide near the Spice Bazaar in Eminönü

Your evening begins in the heart of Istanbul's Old City at Viyana Kahvesi Sirkeci, just steps from the aromatic Spice Bazaar. Meet your foodie guide and fellow travelers as you prepare to cross the Bosphorus by ferry to discover where locals actually eat on the city's Asian side.

Cross the Bosphorus by ferry to Kadıköy

Board the public ferry and sail across the Bosphorus, the strait dividing Europe and Asia. As the sun dips lower and the city lights begin to twinkle, your guide shares what makes Kadıköy Istanbul's unofficial food capital and why locals cross the water just to eat here.

Explore the bustling Kadıköy market

Step into one of Istanbul's most vibrant food markets, where vendors hawk everything from glistening olives to piles of spices. You'll navigate narrow lanes packed with hole-in-the-wall eateries and century-old shops, breathing in the scent of grilling meat, fresh bread, and sweet pastries.

Taste Istanbul's legendary street foods

Dive straight into the action with iconic bites like midye dolma (plump mussels stuffed with spiced rice), kokoreç (grilled lamb intestines seasoned with oregano and chili), and crispy pide hot from the oven. These aren't tourist snacks, they're the bold, no-frills flavors Istanbulites crave after dark.

Savor baklava at a historic bakery

Take a seat at one of the neighborhood's most beloved baklava shops and let the flaky, honey-soaked layers melt on your tongue. Your guide explains the generations-old technique behind this dessert and why this particular shop has earned its cult following.