Region 11 · Explore without a tour guide
An independent walking route through Kadıköy's waterfront, the colorful streets of Yeldeğirmeni, the Moda seaside and Bahariye. Follow the stops and explore at your own pace.
Interactive independent travel map
Follow four stops through Kadıköy's waterfront, the colorful streets of Yeldeğirmeni, the Moda seaside promenade and Bahariye.
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Getting to the starting point
Begin at the ferry terminal and central square. Follow signs to Yeldeğirmeni and the surrounding neighborhood streets.
Take the ferry, Marmaray or metro to Kadıköy. Follow signs from the terminal to the square.
Show the driver Kadıköy İskele. Use the designated taxi areas.
Plan your return from Bahariye Caddesi separately. This walking route does not return to its starting point.
Suggested flexible agenda
Allow roughly 3–5 hours with visits and breaks. The routing service estimates about 35 minutes of walking, but exploration, cafés and your pace may add time.
30–45 min
1Explore the waterfront, market streets and the Bull Statue.
60–90 min
2Explore street art, cafés and historic buildings at your own pace.
60–90 min
3Follow the seaside promenade and enjoy Marmara and Bosphorus views.
45–60 min
4Finish on the pedestrian shopping street with cafés and bookshops.
Local survival guide
Use the map as a planning aid and follow current signs and local instructions.
Use the food and café filters to find mapped options. Confirm opening hours and check prices before ordering.
Use the toilet filter and ask at venues you visit.
The ATM filter shows mapped locations.
Pharmacy markers are not live opening-hour information.
This route includes street walking, seaside promenade and pedestrian shopping streets.
Map coordinates are not verified visitor entrances. Follow current signs.
Route stops
Starting point · 30–45 min
Begin at Kadıköy's ferry terminal and central square. Explore the waterfront, market streets and the Boğa Heykeli (Bull Statue).
Walk · 60–90 min
Explore Yeldeğirmeni's street art, cafés and historic apartment buildings. Walk at your own pace.
Walk · 60–90 min
Follow the seaside promenade toward Moda Park. Enjoy Marmara and Bosphorus views and stop at cafés along the way.
Walk · 45–60 min
Finish on Bahariye's pedestrian shopping street. Explore cafés, bookshops and local restaurants.