Istanbul: Experience Asian Side Like a Local Private Tour
ID: GYG419820-761230
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Explore Istanbul on a group or private guided tour from Faith. Enjoy a traditional breakfast before boarding a ferry to Kadikoy and then admire the stunning architecture of the Camlica Mosque.
Start the day with a pick up from your accommodation in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Then head over to a popular breakfast spot along Besiktas Breakfast Street where you’ll sample a filling Turkish breakfast.
Then you’ll board a ferry and head to Kadikoy. This part of Turkey is considered part of Asia and is home to a number of popular local haunts. Once you disembark, you’ll head to the Kadikoy Fruit Market and wander around the aisles. Feel free to buy some local produce and ask your friendly Trip Guru for some recommendations.
Next, you’ll head to Moda Promenade, the cultural center of Kadikoy that is littered with a multitude of cafes, shops, and more. You’ll then head to Uskudar, a sprawling residential area, and have lunch at a famous traditional Turkish restaurant, Kanaat Lokantasi.
After sampling some delicious Turkish fare, you’ll make your way to Camlica Mosque. Completed in 2019 after six years of construction, this huge mosque is the largest mosque in Turkey. It can fit well over 25,000 people at a time and is a favorite place of worship for the locals. Explore the large building and take in the beautiful design and architecture before heading to Otagtepe Park.
This is another popular spot where locals spend their days in. Stroll around the picturesque area, taking photos of the beautiful grounds. The last stop of the day is Kanlica, a neighborhood popular for its yogurt snack which is sprinkled with caster sugar and sold in many cafes in the area. Sample this renowned snack before making your way back to your accommodations.
Highlights
- Explore Istanbul like never before, through the eyes of a local
- Taste some delicious local cuisine in some of the locally renowned restaurants
- Wander around the bustling Kadikoy Fruit Market and sample some local produce
- Stroll around the cultural hub of Moda and take in the buzzing city life
- See Turkey’s largest and most impressive mosque, Camlica Mosque
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Dress Code: Clothes revealing the shoulders, underarms, back, and knees are not allowed in some sites on this tour; implementation may be strict. Kindly bring a scarf/sweater to cover up or wear clothes that fit the dress code.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Pick up Area (and/or Meeting Point): Hotels in Sultanahmet, Fatih or Taksim area.
Look for a guide wearing a TripGuru shirt or holding a TripGuru sign. If you are not staying within the free pick-up zones, you may select our meeting point option.
Kindly be at your Hotel Lobby at least 10 minutes before the stated pick up time. The tour guides will only wait a maximum of 10 minutes for you before proceeding to the next stop.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
