Kadikoy is the place to be! Explore one of the hippest neighborhoods in Istanbul and discover it bite by bite. Go to up & coming places and try one of the best Turkish dürüm kebap (wraps), street food in a hipster little pop-up restaurant, and a nice beer or cocktail in a local hip bar.
Discover what’s beyond your eyes! From all the way down to the undergrounds of the city to high up above on the rooftops of Istanbul. This private tour will show you the city from two different perspectives!
NOTE: THIS TOUR IS NOT AVAILABLE ON SUNDAYS
Alternative Istanbul: Street Art Tour on the Asian Side
288 reviews
3 hours | art & culture tours | Istanbul
Want to escape the touristy crowds and mingle with the locals? Follow me to Yeldeğirmeni neighborhood! Step into Istanbul's Asian side to discover this hip district and get ready to walk among the cool street art. On this private tour, you can absorb all the artistic vibes of Istanbul!
Historical, Istanbul has been through many empires, conquests, and changes. Want to see how every culture that once ruled Istanbul left its mark? Step into the hidden world of ruins, roofs, secret terraces and what's left of the old Istanbul with me.
To fully experience Istanbul, you have to do it as a local! Step into the Asian side of the city, and see how the locals like to unwind, shop and have fun at some of the hippest neighborhoods in Istanbul. Join me on this private tour & enjoy becoming a local for a day!
Located between two continents, few cities offer as much diversity as beautiful Istanbul! Discover the best of Europe's most-populous metropolis on a tour off the beaten track in Istanbul with a local. From fascinating history and beautiful landmarks, to markets, incredible food, stunning views and a nightlife that just goes on and on, Istanbul has it all. Its location, where west meets east, has naturally made it an international melting point full of culture and diversity. Explore the areas where the locals work, play and unwind off the beaten track in Istanbul. Learn more about the significant Jewish Heritage, while visiting synagogues and museums with your local host. Absorb the city's beautiful energy, while sipping on a delicious Turkish tea at one of the charming family-owned cafes. Listen to your host's stories about its interesting past, which goes back more than 2500 years in time! Visit temples and gorgeous landmarks the local way off the beaten track in Istanbul. Tour markets and old neighborhoods, while your host shares personal stories about the daily life in this vibrant city. See main attractions such as Sultanahmet and the Topkapi palace, and pass by colorful markets such as Grand Bazaar. Full of spices and delicious food just waiting to be tried, this is the perfect place to soak up the city's unique ambience of the beaten track in Istanbul. Istanbul has many neighborhoods full of restaurants, bars and live music. Often described as a paradise for foodies, there is an endless amount of amazing eateries to be tried out off the beaten path in Istanbul. Your local host will show you the best! There are Withlocals experiences available off the beaten path in Istanbul to suit all preferences. Just tell your host about your wishes and let the countdown begin!
What other travelers love about our local experts
j
About local
6 February 2025
Art, life, language & eats: perfection!
Alp was clear, concise and timely with communications. He allowed our group of two to ask many questions and make requests.
We toured during February’s 1st snow and Alp graciously continued to guide us stopping a few extra times for hot beverages and warmth.
He was quite knowledgeable about Turkey’s broad history, current events, Europe & Asian sides as well as extensive details on the who:what:why:when of the STREET ART.
The community jewels (restaurants, stores, architecture, etc.) were welcome additions to our journey.
We enjoyed this modern glimpse into the heartbeat of Turkey.
Alternative Istanbul: Street Art Tour on the Asian Side
Darren
About local
3 February 2025
Don't miss doing this in Istanbul!
We were looking for a reason to explore the Asian side of Istanbul, and found this tour. We're so glad we did it! We had a wonderful afternoon with Alp - his tour is more than just street art, we went to a couple of local cafes, learned about culture and history, and even got some great shopping tips. Alp is a friendly, knowledgeable guy, and adjusted the pace where we wanted to stay a bit longer & take photos, or move on to the next things. I can't recommend this tour highly enough!!
Alternative Istanbul: Street Art Tour on the Asian Side
Marc
About local
Perfect Afternoon in Kadikoy
Our afternoon in Kadikoy was exactly what we hoped for. Rather than a “tour”, it was like meeting an old friend for food, drinks, conversation and an afternoon stroll. Ceren was friendly, courteous, professional and very easy to talk to. She gave us plenty of information about Kadikoy but even more than that we were able to enjoy just visiting about all kinds of things over some great food and a cocktail.
Highly recommended!
Hipster Kadikoy: Food, Hotspots & Beers!
Adam
About local
Outstanding tour with Alp!
What can I say. What an awesome guy. Alp walked us through an amazing neighbourhood with a personally designed street art tour. It was so much more. The whole area is a coffee culture melting pot. Small shops and lots of locals. I highly recommend this tour. And stop off at a couple of coffee shops along the way!
Alternative Istanbul: Street Art Tour on the Asian Side
