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Self-Guided Istanbul Food Tour

2.5 HOURS - 4 SIGNATURE DISHES - 3 STOPS - 100% FREE.

Explore the gastronomy and food culture at two of the most popular and historic neighborhoods in Istanbul with the Self-Guided Food Tour. This is your guide to three of the top local restaurants in Istanbul Old City and Kadikoy with three curated signature dishes at each restaurant for a 3 hour tour.

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Iskender Kebab at Iskender Iskenderoglu

İskender kebap is one of the best-known dishes of northwestern Turkey. Tomato sauce and melted butter are generally poured over the dish, at the table.

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Nato Lokantası in Karaköy

Established in 1952, the year Turkey entered the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, this popular lokanta is a well priced and the food is delicious.

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Yanyalı Fehmi Lokantası in Kadıköy

Yanya Meatball is one of the most popular Yanya's meals. Specially cooked meatballs wrapped by thin slices of eggpland, and then bake with tomatoes.

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Ako Islama Köfte in Kadıköy

In addition to meatballs, piyaz (bean salad) and salad the venue also serves other saucy dishes but the Adapazarı Islama Köfte is by far the best.

3 of our restaurants are located in Kadıköy 10 minutes walking distance from eachother. Iskender Iskenderoglu, Yanyalı Fehmi Lokantası and Ako Islama Köfte. Hop on a ferry and enjoy this delicious neighborhood of Istanbul.

Kadikoy; It is one of the popular districts located at the entrance of the Bosphorus on the Anatolian side of Istanbul, with its vibrant and colorful neighborhood life, bazaar, student population, culture and art activities, nightlife, shopping centers, historical buildings, seaside recreation and eating and drinking places and ferry piers. Kadıköy is also an important crossroads of sea transportation in Istanbul. When we look at the history of Kadıköy, one of the leading districts among the places to visit in Istanbul, Kadıköy is the ancient settlement of Kalkedon and M.S. We see that the 5th century Christian world hosted important consul meetings. Today, Kadıköy offers its visitors beauties with yacht clubs and marinas, wide streets, numerous shopping opportunities and beautiful beaches.

Kadıköy's most important and popular areas are Kadıköy Bazaar and Bahariye Street. Kadıköy Bazaar area is also called as Beyoğlu of Anatolia. There are many shops and shops in Kadıköy market, from greengrocers to fishermen, spice shops, patisseries, restaurants and cafes. At the same time, Kadıköy is one of the first places to visit. Tellalzade Street, located in the Kadıköy Bazaar, is also popular with its antique shops, second-hand booksellers and old books.

Restaurant List

  • Iskender Iskenderoglu
  • Nato Lokantası
  • Yanyalı Fehmi Lokantası
  • Ako Islama Köfte

Food List

  • Iskender Kebab
  • Arpa Şehriyeli Kuzu Incik
  • Yanya Köftesi
  • Islama Köfte