Tour Overview
Discover a different side of Istanbul on a private full-day tour through its Asian neighbourhoods. From Kadikoy’s bustling market to Moda’s seaside streets, this journey brings you closer to the everyday life, local flavours and coastal scenery of the city. Browse food shops and market stalls with your guide, stroll through Moda and enjoy time for lunch at a local restaurant of your choice. Continue by private vehicle to Kuzguncuk, where colourful houses, small shops and leafy streets invite a slower pace. Finish along the Uskudar and Salacak waterfront, taking in views of the Bosphorus, the Maiden’s Tower and Istanbul’s historic skyline. With a private guide and flexible pacing, there is time to pause for photographs and enjoy a complimentary Turkish tea or coffee along the way.
Tour Programme
Discover Istanbul’s Asian Side
Kadikoy Market
Meet your private guide at your hotel and travel to Istanbul’s Asian side. Begin with a walk through Kadikoy’s lively market, passing fishmongers, delicatessens, bakeries and neighbourhood food shops.
Moda Streets & Seafront
Continue through Kadikoy’s streets towards Moda. Explore its cafes and small shops before enjoying a relaxed stroll along the seafront, with time to pause for photographs.
Local Lunch Break
Take a break for lunch at a local restaurant in Kadikoy. Your guide can suggest options to suit your preferences. Lunch is at your own expense.
Kuzguncuk Neighbourhood
Travel by private vehicle to Kuzguncuk. Walk along streets lined with colourful houses, browse small shops and hear about the neighbourhood’s cultural heritage. Enjoy a complimentary Turkish tea or coffee during the day.
Uskudar & Salacak Waterfront
Continue to Uskudar and the Salacak waterfront for views of the Bosphorus, the Maiden’s Tower and the historic peninsula. The Maiden’s Tower is viewed from the shore; admission and boat transfers to the tower are not included.
Return to Your Hotel
After your waterfront walk, return to your hotel by private vehicle. The order of visits may be adjusted according to your hotel location, traffic and weather.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Private hotel pick-up and drop-off in the agreed Istanbul area
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for the tour
- Licensed English-speaking private guide
- Guided walks in Kadikoy, Moda, Kuzguncuk and Uskudar
- One Turkish tea or coffee per person
- Parking and road tolls along the agreed route
Not Included
- Lunch and additional food or drinks
- Personal shopping and expenses
- Admission and boat transfers to the Maiden’s Tower
- Optional visits and activities outside the agreed itinerary
- Tips for the guide and driver
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