Full-Day Istanbul Asian Experience Like a Local


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From $160.00

Price varies by group size

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 9 hours

Departs: Istanbul, Istanbul

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

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
Take a breather in the picturesque Otagtepe Park
Enjoy the intimacy of a private/small group tour


What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Bottled water

English-speaking tour guide

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Lunch

What's Not Included

Breakfast

Personal expenses


Traveler Information

  • ADULT: Age: 6 - 65

Additional Info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Karakoy
We’ll start the day with a pick up from your accommodation in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Then we’ll head over to vibrant Karakoy, before heading to Asia, where we’ll sample a filling Turkish breakfast.

1 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Kadikoy
Then we’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 we disembark, we’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.

1 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Next, we’ll head to Moda Promenade, the cultural center of Kadikoy that is littered with a multitude of cafes, shops, and more.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Uskudar
We’ll then head to Uskudar, a sprawling residential area, and have lunch at a famous traditional Turkish restaurant, Kanaat Lokantasi.

1 hours • Admission Ticket Free

CamlIca Mosque
After sampling some delicious Turkish fare, we’ll make our 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. We’ll explore the large building and take in the beautiful design and architecture before heading to Otagtepe Park.

1 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Otagtepe
This is another popular spot where locals spend their days in. We’ll stroll around the picturesque area, taking photos of the beautiful grounds.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Kanlica Meydani
Our 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. We’ll sample this renowned snack before we make our way back to your accommodations.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free






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