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Vegetarian Kadıköy Street Food Crawl Simit and Mezze Feast
Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
$188.11
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Istanbul Vegetarian Street Food Tour in vibrant Kadıköy offers an immersive culinary journey through the Asian side of the city. Designed specifically for vegetarians, this tour showcases the rich flavors and traditions of Turkish cuisine.
- 🥗 Taste a variety of authentic Turkish vegetarian specialties including mercimek köftesi, simit, börek, pickles, seasonal produce, and other local favorites.
- 🕵️♂️ Discover hidden food spots, historic family-run businesses, and local markets that most visitors never find on their own.
- 🌱 Learn how vegetables, legumes, herbs, and grains play an important role in Turkish cuisine and everyday life.
- 🛍️ Support local businesses while exploring bustling markets, colorful streets, and traditional food shops.
- 👨🏫 Led by a knowledgeable local guide who shares stories, culture, and insider recommendations throughout the experience.
- 👥 Enjoy a small-group format for a personal, relaxed, and interactive atmosphere.
- 🥙 Start your culinary adventure at Simit Sarayı, savoring Turkey’s iconic sesame-crusted bread paired with Turkish tea.
- 🍋 Sample refreshing pickle juice at Özcan Famous Pickles, learning about its tangy taste and digestive benefits.
- 🍽️ Relish barbunya pilaki at Çiya Sofrası, a flavorful dish of cranberry beans, olive oil, garlic, and vegetables.
- 🍰 Indulge in Turkish delight at Ali Muhiddin Hacı Bekir, sampling a selection of this sweet treat with various flavors.
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Istanbul Vegetarian Street Food Tour in Vibrant Kadıköy
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Guided walking tour of Kadıköy
- Local English and Spanish-speaking guide
- Small-group experience
- Vegetarian food tastings at carefully selected local businesses
- Cultural insights, stories, and local recommendations
- 7+ vegetarian Turkish food and drink tastings, enough for a full meal
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Additional food or drinks not included in the tasting stops
Meeting point
Location Overview:
The Atatürk Statue is located right in the center of Kadıköy Square (Kadıköy Meydanı), which is one of the most well-known landmarks in the district. It’s impossible to miss the statue, and it serves as the heart of the area.
Return details
Location Overview:
The Atatürk Statue is located right in the center of Kadıköy Square (Kadıköy Meydanı), which is one of the most well-known landmarks in the district. It’s impossible to miss the statue, and it serves as the heart of the area.
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Tear into the double-crown of Istanbul breakfast culture. Start your morning like a true local with a freshly baked simit. This iconic, molasses-dipped and sesame-crusted bread ring is beautifully crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and pairs perfectly with a warm glass of Turkish tea.
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Sip a tangy, bright market classic. Step into a beloved neighborhood pickle shop to try a glass of vibrant turşu suyu. This traditional, naturally vegan pickle juice is loaded with crunch and serves as the perfect, sour palate-cleanser to ignite your appetite for the market adventure.
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Enjoy a cool, rich olive oil comfort classic. Take a seat at a cozy neighborhood eatery to sample barbunya pilaki. This timeless, refreshing cold mezze features tender pinto beans slow-cooked in rich Aegean olive oil with sweet carrots, onions, fresh garlic, and plenty of fresh herbs.
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A masterclass in plant-based spice and crunch. Bite into a 100% plant-based çiğ köfte dürüm. Watch as the seasoned bulgur paste is spread onto fresh lavash bread, packed with fresh mint, parsley, and crisp lettuce, then finished with a sweet, tangy drizzle of pomegranate molasses.
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A triple-threat feast of Turkish baking and mezze. Indulge in a beautiful pastry spread. Sample savory mercimek köftesi (red lentil and bulgur patties), a flaky, golden slice of spinach-stuffed börek pastry, and a soft, crumbly savory poğaça bun straight from the oven.
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Now, it’s time to enjoy two Turkish pastry favorites at Kadıköy Merkez Börekçisi. Here, you’ll try spinach börek, a savory pastry filled with spinach and cheese, and pogaca, a soft, savory scone. These pastries are perfect for a midday snack and are a beloved part of Turkish street food culture. You’ll spend 20 minutes enjoying your börek and pogaca while learning about Turkish pastry traditions.
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Wrap it all up with a legendary street dessert. End your meat-free food journey on a sweet note with a slice of traditional şambali. Savor this dense, syrupy street semolina cake topped with a whole almond, capturing the simple, historic dessert culture of Istanbul’s busy markets.
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Vegetarian Kadıköy Street Food Crawl Simit and Mezze Feast
Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
$188.11
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!