Istanbul Autumn Kadıköy Street Food & Tasting Walk
Overview
Asian-Side Food Haven: Explores vibrant, food-obsessed Kadıköy, taking guests on a culinary walk through lively local streets away from Sultanahmet's main tourist trails.
Cozy Autumn Comfort: Built around warm, satisfying street foods—from hot grilled fish sandwiches and steamed wet burgers to spicy Kokoreç—ideal for crisp fall walking weather.
Iconic & Historical Stops: Features legendary food artisans, including the historic 18th-century confectionery shop of Ali Muhiddin Hacı Bekir and Özcan Turşu.
What's Included
- Small-group experience for a personal, relaxed atmosphere
- Vegetarian options available on request
- Pickle juice, grilled fish, çiğ köfte, stuffed mussels, kokoreç, wet burger, sambali dessert
- 6+ generous tastings at authentic local stops (enough for a full meal)
- 2.5 hour guided walking food tour in Kadıköy
- Friendly local guide (English, Turkish)
- Stories, cultural insights, and local history shared by your guide
- Extra Orders
Meeting Location
Caferağa
34710 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Uncover the authentic tastes and hidden stories of Kadikoy on a guided walking food experience designed for travelers who want to eat like a local. Away from crowded tourist traps, you’ll stroll through vibrant, atmospheric streets while stopping at historic taverns, family-run eateries, and iconic street stalls.Throughout your walk, your local guide will lead you to authentic food stops, serving up a curated progression of Istanbul’s most iconic dishes—from warm, savory street bites and artisanal local drinks to classic neighborhood comfort foods and sweet bakery finishes.
What to Expect:Authentic Local Tastings: Enjoy generous portions of authentic regional specialties.
Rich Local Culture: Learn the origins, traditions, and family stories behind every recipe from a passionate, English-speaking local guide.
Small-Group Intimacy: Enjoy a relaxed, conversational pace with plenty of time to ask questions, take photos, and soak in the neighborhood atmosphere.
Whether you start your day with a morning walk or explore under the warm evening lights, come hungry and leave with a deeper connection to Istanbul’s rich culinary heritage!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
- Small-group experience for a personal, relaxed atmosphere.
- Vegetarian options available on request.
- Pickle juice, grilled fish, çiğ köfte, stuffed mussels, kokoreç, wet burger, sambali dessert.
- 6+ generous tastings at authentic local stops (enough for a full meal).
- 2.5 hour guided walking food tour in Kadıköy.
- Friendly local guide (English, Turkish).
- Stories, cultural insights, and local history shared by your guide.
- Extra Orders.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Istanbul Autumn Kadıköy Street Food & Tasting Walk is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Istanbul Autumn Kadıköy Street Food & Tasting Walk will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Small-group experience for a personal, relaxed atmosphere
- Vegetarian options available on request
- Pickle juice, grilled fish, çiğ köfte, stuffed mussels, kokoreç, wet burger, sambali dessert
- 6+ generous tastings at authentic local stops (enough for a full meal)
- 2.5 hour guided walking food tour in Kadıköy
- Friendly local guide (English, Turkish)
- Stories, cultural insights, and local history shared by your guide
- Extra Orders
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
