About Activity
Take your tastebuds on a trip around Istanbul’s Asian-side district of Kadıköy on this 5.5-hour, small-group culinary walking tour with a food-loving guide! After a classic Turkish breakfast in Karaköy, take a ferry across the Bosphorus to experience the markets, delis and cobbled lanes of Kadıköy, one of Istanbul’s up-and-coming neighborhoods. Sample delicacies at the fish market, enjoy ‘baklava’ (filo pastry with syrup) and other sticky treats at local eateries, and savor traditional cuisine at a top restaurant. Finish your tour with a Turkish coffee in an authentic coffee house.
Includes
- Local guide
- Drinks offered by your guide
- Breakfast
- Food samples offered by your guide
Excludes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Departure Point
- Your guide will be waitin g in front of Güllüoğlu Baklava Shop
Return
- Your guide will be waitin g in front of Güllüoğlu Baklava Shop
Stop At: Balik Pazari Visit different shops at Kadıköy. Fish Market and meeting new tastes of Turkish Cuisine. Typical delicatessen, muhallebi or baklava.
At the fish market (Balik Pazari), browse the stalls selling fresh fish, mezes and deli-style goodies, and perhaps sample some delicacies such as olives and grilled fish. Then, call at different eateries and shops to try some mouth-watering, classic baklava or other desserts — all proof of the Turks’ sweet tooth!
Stop At: Bosphorus Strait Admission Ticket:
Tickets are included You will have cnahce to see the Bosphorus while you are passing by the ferry to Kadıkoy
Stop At: Kallavi Kadikoy Toward lunchtime, visit one of Kadıköy’s best-loved restaurants, Çiya Sofrası, whose chefs recreate dishes from around Turkey. Dig into delectable specialities such as ezogelin (red lentil soup), güveç (oven-baked meat and vegetable stew), pirzola (lamb chops) and katmer (flaky pastry filled with pistachio nuts), and other foods inspired by traditional regional recipes. Then, finish at an authentic coffee house with a cup of classic, strong Turkish coffee.
Stop At: Karakoy Rihtim Admission Ticket:
Tickets are included Pass tempting baklava shops and cafes and head inside a restaurant for a delicious kahvalti (Turkish breakfast). Savor delights such as kaymak (clotted cream made from buffalo milk), menemen (scrambled eggs with tomato and peppers), and sucuk (spicy sausage), as your guide explains how they’re prepared.
Stop At: Kadikoy Iskelesi Admission Ticket:
Tickets are included Afterward, catch the ferry back to Karaköy, where your tour ends.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Public transportation options are available nearby Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness Children must be accompanied by an adult Operated by Plan Tours - Gray Line Turkey For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
I didn't feel the trip was value for...Lindi v
<p>I didn't feel the trip was value for money. It was very rushed and somewhat awkward. I didn't taste any food that was not available on the average hotel buffet or at any other restaurant in Turkey. For the price you pay for the trip you might as well treat yourself to some fine dining and actually get to experience something out of the ordinary instead of the run of the mill fare available on the tour. Although the food we ate was of a good quality, I was hoping to discover something different that would justify paying a guide for. I also didn't think the guide was very informed.</p>
We would happily recommend this...Richard L
<p>We would happily recommend this tour. We had a fabulous day trying different Turkish foods as well as gaining an insight into Turkish culture and history.<br/>
Our guides met us as planned at an amazing foodstore/cafe where we had a typical Turkish breakfast. The rest of the day was spent at a leisurely pace mainly on the Kadakoy side we took a ferry across wandering through the market area trying different foods along the way. My favourite was a store that sold mussels done two ways, lightly battered and fried, and also stuffed, yum! By lunchtime we had arrived at Ciya Sofressi, a restaurant written up in foodie magazines around the world. Already fairly full by this time we couldn't do it justice but did enjoy the very tasty kebabs. As there were only two of us on the tour with our guides we felt it might not be relaxing, but by the end of the day we felt that we had made new friends. A big thank you to Bulut and Mimet for a wonderful day!</p>
Wife and I really liked this tour as...Ruperto
<p>Wife and I really liked this tour as it enabled us to see the kadikoy side which was so much more enjoyable because of it's food, people and general chilled out vibe. Totally recommend it.</p>
Great tour! Yaprak was an excellent...Rebecca M.
<p>Great tour! Yaprak was an excellent tour guide...we were her only group, so we got a personal tour guide :-) She made sure we tasted and saw all there was in regards to the tastes of the locals. The breakfast was awesome - our favorite was the clotted cream with honey to spread over bread - yumm!</p>
This is one of the highlights of my...Anika D
<p>This is one of the highlights of my trips to Istanbul! I'm a foodie so I thoroughly enjoyed all the tastings. The restaurant we visited for lunch had actually been recommended by a Turkish friend prior to my trip. She said it was a must visit and I agree. Very authentic and tasty. Also, the baklava was the best I've ever tasted in my life! The tour guide was also very knowledgable and friendly. I cannot say enough good things about this tour. If you are a foodie this tour is for you! I will say that the tour seems a bit pricey, because the tastings don't cost very much, but I enjoyed the tour so much that I didn't mind the price.</p>
