Istanbul Guide

Route · 4–5 hours

Half a Day in Kadıköy

Ferry in, graze the market, coffee in Moda, sunset on the rocks.

The Asian side's greatest hits in one unhurried afternoon. Everything is walkable; the ferry is the opening act, the sunset is the finale.

The route

  1. Ferry to Kadıköy

    From Karaköy or Beşiktaş — sit outside, this is part of the route, not transport.

    The full guide: Take the Ferry at Sunset
  2. Graze the çarşı

    Arrive hungry. Fish market end first, then the lokantas and pickle counters.

    The full guide: Graze Through Kadıköy Market
  3. Turkish coffee toward Moda

    Pick a roaster on the walk up — the smell will choose for you.

    The full guide: Slow Down over Turkish Coffee
  4. Moda seaside for sunset

    Grab picnic supplies on the way down. The grass above the rocks beats the jetty.

    The full guide: Sunset on the Moda Seaside

Along the way

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