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Street Food and Local Life on the Asian Side of Istanbul
Discover the hip part of the city where the locals hang out in KADIKÖY, beautiful 16th-century Mosques, and an opportunity to have a Turkish bath experience in ÜSKÜDAR on the Asian side.
Things to do Street Food and Local Life on the Asian Side of Istanbul
Welcome to Kadıköy, Istanbul's vibrant heartbeat on the Asian side of the city! Join us on this adventure through its bustling streets and alleys, where the aroma of delicious street food mingles with the excitement of its nightlife. Discover hidden gems known only to locals, savoring a rich tapestry of flavors from traditional Turkish snacks to contemporary delights. As the sun sets, immerse yourself in Kadıköy's lively nightlife scene, where trendy bars and cozy cafes offer the perfect setting for relaxing and enjoying the local vibe. Get ready to eat, drink, and explore the eclectic charm of Kadıköy like never before! (This is not a typical food tour. We can grab some food during the tour and keep walking. This is a walking tour.) Please follow the meeting point instructions on the app. We have other Atatürk monuments on the Asian side. The right one is given by the link.
Included
Arka Oda
Moda Pier
Meeting point
Monument of Atatürk
Reviews (36)
2025-07-02 16:59:47
“Fantastic”
Great guide Fahmet, great local food - everybody could find sth tasty. Interesting local and historical stories. 5 stars!
Maya (English)
2025-06-25 17:26:42
“Nice tour”
Its a nice walk. I would recommend it
alejandro patiño (English)
2025-06-21 11:25:41
“Really enjoyed this food tour!”
It is so difficult to find affordable food tours across the world, but this one is well worth it. I had a really great time hearing about the food and the history and the guy did a great job. Definitely do not expect American “nice ess” in Turkiye. It does not exist here but the content and knowledge is top notch 10/10. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Turkiye whether your first or 5th time.
Emma Turkmani (English)
2025-06-04 21:17:49
“Nice walk”
It was a pleasant walk with Ferhat and I enjoyed the atmosphere.
Xaver Milz (English)
2025-05-23 06:02:51
“Worth it”
Ferhat was a great tour guide. This tour was super low key and personable. I felt like we got to see the local life in Kadokoy and local food without someone trying to sell you stuff. If you are tired of the touristy sites, this tour is perfect. I thought the tour was a perfect amount of time.
Sammi (English)
2025-05-19 12:55:22
“EXTRA - ordinary ”
This has been an EXTRA-ordinary free-tour. Ferhat has EXTRA-ordinary knowledge of tastes, culinary styles and techniques. Leading through Kadiköy he gave us an EXTRA-ordinary,authentic and in-dept view on Turkish food, culture and then „feeling’s“ in this very part of Istanbul. It‘s been an EXTRA-ordinary pleasure. To be very much and absolutely recommended.
Thomas & Bernadette (English)
2025-05-09 19:38:33
“A Taste of Local Istanbul”
The street food and local life tour in Kadikoy and Moda gave us a great look at Istanbul’s more local side. Ferhat was friendly, and we got to try a variety of street foods. The tour was a bit long, but it was a fun way to explore the area and discover hidden gems.
T.C. (English)
2025-04-22 14:02:46
“It was a tour of restaurants more than a food.”
We would prefer to spend more time in the streets where the staws were and try mor food from there. Tour too long, with an hour and a half is enough
Marta Riera (English)
2025-04-17 18:52:13
“Street food and local life on the Asian side of Istanbul”
Ferhat was a fantastic guide, he had loads of great information about the Asian side of Istanbul, the history and the food. We wandered through 2 different areas and tasted some delicious local food along the way. I would highly recommend this tour because it’s so different from the European side, and our guide was lovely and very patient with our group. Thank you.
Leonie Hastings (English)
2025-03-28 23:31:13
“Great Tour!”
Great Tour!
superandrzej5 (English)
2025-03-25 23:01:40
“ITA”
The tour with Ferhat was great and we really enjoyed it, having just arrived in Istanbul he allowed us to get to know many peculiarities of the Asian side and gave us great tips on where to eat great local food in authentic, non-freaky tourist restaurants
Alexandro Frizzi Osabuohien (English)
2025-03-08 15:41:13
“super friendly tour”
thank you Ferhat for the tour, thanks to you we learnt more about local life and habits in a really friendly and good atmosphere ☺️????
Estelle (English)
2025-03-07 21:56:09
“Highly recommended!”
Ferhat’s Street Food and Local Life on the Asian Side of Istanbul is an absolute gem for anyone eager to experience the soul of Istanbul beyond its usual tourist trails. This tour is more than just a guide to delicious street food—it’s a vibrant, deeply personal journey through the flavors, stories, and traditions of the city's Asian side. Highly recommended!
Bastian Bender (English)
2025-03-01 16:53:59
“Great food tour”
Many more than we can eat, but took notes to come back
Eric Harvill (English)
2025-01-30 16:54:06
“Don’t google local food - go with Ferhat instead”
There were only the two of us with Ferhat. It was very enjoyable and informative about the local food on the Asian side. He showed us a side of Istanbul we wouldn’t have thought to be so cool. Thank you for the experience.
Andras (English)
2025-01-28 16:55:48
“100% worth to see a different side of Istanbul!”
Super great and sympathetic guide who showed us Istanbul through the eyes of the locals and gave several great Turkish food recommendations to be tasted during the tour.
AM (English)
2025-01-10 18:27:15
“Great tour”
Ferhat told us all about different Turkish foods and gave us the opportunity to try what we wanted. There's no obligation to eat anything/everything so it's suitable for vegetarians. Great way to get a better understanding of the foods available in the Kadikoy area on the Asian side, and learn the history of Turkish cuisine. Easy to get back to the European side by ferry afterwards too.
Vivienne New (English)
2024-11-11 20:50:55
“Great Tour with Ferhat”
We were alone (2 Person) but the Tour still happened. Ferhat is a very good Story Teller and knows a lot. It was very interesting. 100% recommendation.
DLJ (English)
2024-10-25 16:58:25
“Nice tour !!”
We have a different view of Istanbul. I love to knew about local food and places to hang out. The fish market was awesome. I recommend this tour to see a difference side of Istanbul.
Santiago Parra (English)
2024-09-18 13:07:19
“Yummy!”
Interesting tour to nourish body and soul!
Elisa (English)
2024-09-16 05:37:39
“Asian side tour”
Amazing tour at Asian side of Istanbul. Ferhat brings in a lot of knowledge of the neighbourhouds and food options. For sure recommended.
Cyril Springveld (English)
2024-09-13 20:37:11
“Very nice tour!”
Such a nice tour of Kadikoy with Ferhat, who shared his comprehensive knowledge of local Istanbul food, et got the time and opportunity to try it! A good balance between history of the neighborhood and local practices! Thanks again!
Sara (English)
2024-09-08 19:23:20
“Great afternoon”
Ferhat's tour is great to get to know the Kadiköy neighbourhood. He has great stories about food and history as well as local issues and politics. Ferhat is funny and very kind. It was a great afternoon! Thanks again
Angelina Koch (English)
2024-09-01 18:04:42
“Very good and informative ”
Great guide, great recommendations
Sean Brown (English)
2024-08-01 16:18:59
“Having an experienced friend in town ”
Ferhat is a superb host. He was able to transmit dip elements of Turkish culture relating his experience and knowledge. Attending the Street Food and Local Life on the Asian Side of Istanbul was like walking through the culture, history but also a bit of everyday and underground life with a really cool and interesting friend who guided me through that exciting part of Istanbul. Thank you, Ferhat!
Douglas Souza (English)
2024-07-31 17:12:33
“Great tour!!”
The "Street Food and Local Life in the Asian Side" tour with Ferhat Ozdel was an absolute highlight of our trip to Istanbul. Ferhat is an outstanding guide who immediately captivated us with his enthusiasm and deep knowledge of the Asian side of the city.
During the tour, Ferhat took us to various street food stalls and small local eateries offering authentic and delicious specialties. From freshly prepared mezes to sweet treats, every bite was a delightful experience.
Ferhat’s insights into local life and culture added immense value to the tour. He shared fascinating stories and historical context that made each stop even more meaningful. His warm and engaging personality made the tour not only informative but also incredibly enjoyable.
This tour is a must for anyone looking to experience the true flavors and vibrant life of Istanbul's Asian side. Highly recommended!
David Graf (English)
2024-07-28 10:24:21
“A lovely quick whip of the East/ Asian side of Istanbul”
A leisurely evening walk through the Eastern side of Istanbul, with information on the legacy eateries, some history and great recommendations depending on your food preferences. The restaurant Saki Kadiköy served the best lamb shish of my whole trip. If I had more Turkish Lira in my possession I would have tipped way more!
Annie Nguyen (English)
2024-07-26 17:50:11
“Amazing tour ”
Ferhat was an amazing guide. He showed us amazing street food, cool areas and gave us an interesting history of the alternative spaces on the Asian side. He adapted the tour for our desires. We recommend this tour to anyone visiting Istanbul ????
Florence Gillespie (English)
2024-07-21 22:00:23
“Wonderful tour”
Ferhat was a wonderful guide and really helped us understand and appreciate this part of Instanbul.
Ryan H (English)
2024-07-20 16:27:15
“Recommend!!! ”
It’s such a cool neighborhood and fun to learn about it from the point of view of someone who obviously loves it. Ferhat is a great guide, not only knowledgeable but very kind and engaging. I’m very glad I chose this tour!
Kate Arnold (English)
2024-07-18 13:23:22
“Very cool, artsy, streetfood and culture toor”
Very nice tour with our lovely guide. We learned a lot a about turkish culture and about the artsy scene in Kadiköy. It was more focussed on streetfood, pop culture, and turkish life style than on dry history facts. So especially when you want to taste a lot and get to know the hippster places this tour is perfect for you!
Martin (English)
2024-07-04 21:35:43
“Great tour”
A great tour. Ferhat was very friendly and knowledgeable about the neighbourhood. We tried some of his recommendations and they were all very good. Would definitely recommend.
Arnar Sveinn Harðarson (English)
2024-06-28 22:10:17
“Nice adventure ”
The tour was very nice and we learnt a lot of nice and new things . Ferhat was very kind and funny. Thank you!
Ninja Sandrock (English)
2024-06-23 17:32:57
“Very funny”
We had a lot of fun! Thank you for a lovely afternoon
Alba Parrini (English)
2024-06-11 14:54:06
“We liked it”
A lot of useful information.
Karīna Pole (English)
2024-05-26 18:20:28
“A great tour for some insight into Turkish culture ”
Ferhat was a great guide who provided fabulous insights into the Turkish culture and food. He took us to Kadakoy and Moda - 2 very interesting neighbourhoods with a vibrant bar and social and foodie scene! Very different from the old city area with a varying array of restaurants. Highly recommend this tour!
Heshani Nesfield (English)