From home-made dishes and street food to traditional kebabs and Turkish ice cream, immerse yourself in Istanbul’s food scene and acquaint yourself with Turkish culture and habits during this walking tour. Make stops at 10 different eateries with a variety of samples at each. Begin your morning with a delicious Turkish breakfast of locally sourced produce on Istanbul’s European side before crossing the mighty Bosphorus by ferry to explore the more modern and chic area of Kadıköy, on the Asian side, where you will discover the best restaurants in Istanbul. Sip on freshly brewed Turkish coffee while enjoying locally-made baklava. Taste delicious dolma, tantuni and kokoreç, as well as other local favorites. Enjoy the home-cooked flavours of Kadıköy’s most loved restaurant, Çiya Sofrası. Finally, finish your day with the cool, refreshing flavours of the best Turkish dondurma (ice-cream) in Moda.

Meet your group and tour guide in front of the famous Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar) located in Eminönü and get ready for your tour. You will walk together to the ferry station and your guide will pay your ferry ticket to go to the Asian side. On your way to Kadıköy, you will enjoy the most stunning Istanbul historical peninsula view from the sea and take amazing pictures of the Galata Bridge, Golden Horn, Galata Tower, Galata Port, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Maiden's Tower. After a 20 mins intercontinental ferry ride, you will set foot on the Asian side central district Kadıköy. You will explore the famous local food market of Kadıköy, learn about Turkish entertainment and food culture, explore backstreets of a local residential neighbourhood where you get to walk through thematic streets such as the Antiques Street, locally famous bar streets, pedestrian shopping avenue with nostalgic tram line, colorful umbrella street and much more. You will immerse yourself in local Istanbulian daily life, learn about local food and drinking culture, and see the contrast between two continents. You'll get insider tips and recommendations on the best restaurants, bars and markets from your local guide who lives on the Asian side and knows the neighbourhood street by street. Watch and take breath-taking photos of the incredible sunset over the historical peninsula which can only be seen from the Asian side. Notes: - This tour includes a one-way ticket to the Asian side with ferry, but not the return ticket. One way ferry ticket to return currently costs 15 liras (less than 1 euro). Istanbulkart works on the ferry as well and costs the same as tram or subway. - Tour starts on the European side, ends on the Asian side (Kadıköy). Your guide will explain you how to go back. Ferries operate back to the European side until 1 am past midnight and there are also other public transport options such as subway. - Tour lasts 1,5 hrs. Ferry ride with boarding and docking lasts about 30 mins (20 mins on the sea). Walking Tour on the Asian side last 1 hour. - Find your guide with the red "Istanbul Welcome Card" flag.

Discover every corner of Istanbul with this unique sightseeing tour combination. Travel around the city on a hop-on hop-off bus tour with stops in both European and Asian parts of town. Navigate down the scenic Bosphorus Strait on a cruise and upgrade your experience with an insightful walking tour. Hop-on hop-off Bus Tour Travel aboard a double-decker bus and enjoy a hassle-free tour of Istanbul’s iconic landmarks and historical sites. Explore a looping route with 11 strategically placed stops close to must-see sights. Jump off at any of the stops or stay onboard for a relaxing ride through the vibrant streets. Pass by the famous Galata Bridge with fishermen lining the railing and Galata Tower soaring into the sky. Admire the view as you cross the legendary Bosphorus Bridge from Europe to Asia. The sightseeing route offers the following stops: 1. Sultanahmet 2. Eminönü 3. Karaköy 4. Galataport 5. Dolmabahce Palace 6. Istanbul Naval Museum 7. Beylerbeyi Palace 8. Beşiktaş Çarşısı 9. Taksim Square 10. Şişhane 11. Spice Bazaar 12. Sultanahmet Bosphorus cruise Step away from the hustle and bustle of the city and navigate past spectacular palaces, mosques, and mansions from different empires along both shores of the Strait. Start out in the Old City, then navigate along the European side until the second Bosphorus Bridge, then return along the Asian coast. See the city from a whole new perspective as you sail past historical landmarks like the Dolmabahce Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Ciragan Palace, Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress, Beylerbeyi Palace, Maiden Tower, and many more. Learn about the history and culture of Istanbul with the onboard audio guide. Optional walking tour Set foot on the Asian side of Istanbul by selecting the activity option with an included walking tour. Discover the famous local food market of Kadıköy, learn about Turkish food culture, and visit the backstreets of a local residential neighborhood.

Go on this tour and explore the city instead of waiting at the airport during your layover. With your friendly local guide, feel like you have done a lot in a short amount of time. Your itinerary will be redesigned according to your landing time and your guide will confirm the best itinerary for you when you meet at the airport. If your flight lands before 4:00 PM, you will be able to go inside the sights but if your flight lands after 4:00 PM, you will not be able to go inside the sights but you will see Istanbul at night. The sights you can see included the Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque, Roman Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, Topkapı Palace, Basilica Cistern, Galata Bridge, Bosporus Bridge, Bosporus to Kadıköy cruise, Maidens Tower, Kadıköy food market, Karaköy neighborhood, Taksim Square, and Istıklal Avenue. You can choose the additional activities of a Turkish bath for 50 Euro, dinner at a local restaurant for between 10 and 20 Euro, or a baklava tasting for between 5 and 10 Euro. 

Feel like a local on a guided tour in the heart of Istanbul's Asian side. Visit famous sites and districts, including Karakoy, Kadikoy Fruit Market, and Uskudar. Tuck into a local lunch to savor traditional flavors and travel in the comfort of your own group's car in between locations. Start the day with a pick up from your accommodation in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Then, head over to vibrant Karakoy, before heading to Asia, to tuck into a filling Turkish breakfast (at your own expense). Next, board a ferry and make your way to Kadikoy, a laid-back residential neighborhood on Istanbul’s Asian shore, famed for its bustling fish and produce market offering Turkish pizza, olives, stuffed mussels, and more. This part of Turkey is considered part of Asia and is home to a number of popular local haunts. Once you disembark, head to the Kadikoy Fruit Market and wander around its bustling aisles. Feel free to buy some local produce to take home after your trip or to eat during your stay in Istanbul. Next, move on to Moda Promenade, the cultural center of Kadikoy that is littered with a multitude of cafes, shops, and more. Marvel at the view from the waterfront and see sailing yachts glide across the calm waters of the bay. Then, head to Uskudar, a sprawling residential area, to have lunch at a famous and traditional Turkish restaurant, Kanaat Lokantasi. Try its yaprak dolma (rice cooked with tomatoes, parsley, onion, garlic, tomato paste, olive oil, black pepper, salt and water, and wrapped in vine leaves), saksuka (cubes of eggplants cooked with zucchinis, garlic, tomatoes and chilli), or kisir (a salad made from fine bulgur wheat, tomatoes, garlic, parsley and mint). After sampling some delicious Turkish fare, make your way to Camlica Mosque. Completed in 2019 after six years of construction, this 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. Stroll around the picturesque park, taking photos of its leafy grounds. Your 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 starting point.

Explore Istanbul on an extraordinary food tour to see a different side, beyond its beautiful buildings, palaces, and mosques. Join the locals to try lots of good eating and drinking on an evening discovery. Eat your way through Kadıköy, and indulge in a taste of Istanbul’s evening life. Kadıkoy is a very residential neighborhood where all the locals meet friends, do their shopping, and eat a variety of good food. Discover typical Turkish flavors in the early evening after you go across the Bosphorus to the Asian side. Taste several samplings, chat with shopkeepers, watch locals and make friends. Join this tour for an evening of great food and drink, history and culture, and lots of fun. Lots of samplings are included on the go. Plenty of food will be sampled along the way: baklava, kebabs, desserts, Turkish delight, simit, Turkish tea, mezes, olives, delicatessen stops, pastrami, clotted cream, cheese, and more!

After being picked up from your hotel, begin your tour with a walk around the Spice market. See where locals have been buying their spices for hundreds of years. Walk from Galata bridge to Karakoy and enjoy a Turkish breakfast that includes Turkish menemen, sucuklu omlet, kaymak, and honey. Catch a metro up to Pera and walk along the famous Istiklal street. Make a tea stop at a local tea house. In the afternoon, catch a ferry from the European side of Istanbul to the Asian side in Kadikoy. Taste authentic Turkish cuisines or Mersin's tantuni, or if you are feeling adventurous, maybe try a liver wrap. Continue to the fish market and sample stuffed or fried mussels and pickles. Visit a shop that only sells pickles. Complete your tour by sampling Turkish coffee and desserts. After indulging, catch the ferry back to the European side of Istanbul, where the tour will conclude.

Begin or end your stay in Istanbul stress-free with a private transfer from or to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport and centrally located hotels. Avoid the hassle of looking for taxis and negotiating prices on landing at the airport, and enjoy peace of mind with a guaranteed transfer service. Your driver will meet and greet you in the arrivals hall. Then, you can relax in the comfort of a chauffeur driven executive car or limousine. Available at any time of the day and on any day of the week, transfers are also available direct to the seaport or Ataturk Airport if you have an onward flight or boat to catch. Sit back and enjoy the views en route to the city’s main areas, such as Sultanahmet, Aksaray, Taksim, Laleli, Sirkeci, Beşiktaş or Kadıkoy.

You begin with Lahmacun, the delightful light, crisp bite that will tingle your taste buds. Then you go on to the best Doner in Istanbul - created using products from a family farm. Next you need a bit of local coffee, while sipping, you guide explains the reason you stopped here. Did you say Menemen? Muhlama? Sheep's cheese tasting, fresh tomato and cucumber, olives? This tour has all those as well included. Take a wine break in a lovely and historic setting. Then it is on to handmade Manti and Pide, let your guide show you how they are made at this delightful stop. Finally enjoy a delicious dessert. Please note: the itinerary is subject to change, based on the locations availability and weather.

If you are thinking about what do to in Istanbul, there is a fun an activity just for you. Crazy scientist Dr. Frankenstein is back! His purpose is to create an immortal army and dominate the whole world by using the electrical power and technology and combining flesh and steel. He's already started his crazy experiments in his lab. Turkish intelligence assigns an elite team to investigate the incident. This team will either find the courage to destroy its new enemy or die. The place to go here is just like an escape room games but there are live actors inside the game. You will experience a real fear and tension thanks to the live actor performance and realistic effects used inside. There are things you need to do to escape from this 3-floor laboratory. After entering this laboratory, you have 60 minutes to find the passwords and open the doors. With the english game option, Frankenstein Horror House is favorite entertainment in Istanbul and also it is a “masterpiece” credited full points by the guests in Tripadvisor. Located in the center of Istanbul, Frankenstein House of Horror is waiting for you and your friends in Kadıköy. It is one of the crazy things to do in istanbul with your family and friends. This 3-floor horror house is calling all agents that can bring their courage and team together. But remember getting out of this horror house is not a piece of cake. Set up your team now, make a reservation and join this adventure!