Hidden Gems on the Asian Side
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the real spirit of Istanbul by exploring both Europe and Asia in one day. Instead of focusing only on famous monuments, this experience highlights the true culture, daily life, and local food traditions that shape the city. We begin in Beşiktaş, one of the most vibrant neighborhoods on the European side, where you will discover modern local life, lively streets, and learn about the street food culture locals enjoy every day. Next, we take a scenic Bosphorus ferry ride from Europe to Asia with beautiful views of Istanbul’s skyline. On the Asian side, we arrive in Üsküdar, where we walk along the coast to the iconic Maiden’s Tower and explore historic mosques, traditional bazaars, and local restaurants that reflect the neighborhood’s rich heritage. This experience combines culture, history, ferry travel, and local food discovery while exploring the unique lifestyle of Istanbul across two continents.
Inclusions
What's included
- Ferry Ticket
- Local Tour Guide
What's not
- Food & Drinks
- Personal Expenses
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- It's a very easy location to reach out, available with all kinds of public transportation and taxis.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Travel Guides
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Istanbul
- Its from-price is 73% below the median of the 3649 experiences we list in Istanbul.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2179 of 3649.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Istanbul
Istanbul straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus, with Byzantine and Ottoman monuments, busy bazaars and ferries crossing between continents.
The historic peninsula holds the greatest landmarks. Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome face each other in Sultanahmet, the Basilica Cistern lies beneath the streets, and Topkapı Palace spreads across the hill above the Golden Horn. A short walk away, the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar have traded for centuries, and Süleymaniye Mosque, built by the great Ottoman architect Sinan, crowns one of the city's seven hills.
Top-ranked sights in Istanbul: Dolmabahce Palace (Dolmabahce Sarayi), Bosphorus, Bosphorus Bridge (Bogazici Koprusu).
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