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Already visited Istanbul’s famous tourist spots? It’s time to explore the Asian area of Kadikoy like a local and get a perspective as an Istanbulian. Hit up favorite domestic food spots and more!

Highlights

• Taste local flavors in traditional, renowned restaurants
• Explore the Asian area of Istanbul (Kadikoy) like never before
• Taste some delicious local cuisine in some of the locally renowned restaurants
• Stroll through Moda and take in its buzzing city life
• See Turkey’s most impressive mosque, Camlica Mosque

Description

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. 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 beloved traditional Turkish restaurant. 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.

Includes

Entrance fees Hotel pickup and drop-off in selected areas Ferry ticket English, Spanish, Italian-Speaking Certified Tour Guide Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned vehicle Lunch Yogurt Snack Beverages

Important Information

• Important Information Punctuality 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. Traffic If you are headed to the meeting point, we would like to stress that heavy traffic in the mornings is expected, and can vary greatly when compared to the travel time stated in navigation apps (e.g. Google Maps, Waze, etc.). Please make sure to consider leaving with enough time to reach your destination. 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. Please take note On December 31, 2022, expect big traffic disruptions due to roads closure.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund