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Bosphorus, waters that connect two continents, is one of the main reasons you visit Istanbul. This experience will change the way you think of Istanbul, as it brought a sense of familiarity and makes you feel at home.
Having a local breakfast is a great opportunity to start a day in Besiktas. We'll head to Ortakoy by walking through one of the best walking ways in Istanbul. At Ortakoy, one of the most iconic landscapes of the city will be watched by the view of the Bosphorus Bridge, Ortakoy Mosque, Asian Side.
Then we get a local bus to the Arnavutkoy, which is pointed as one of the coolest 40 neighborhoods in the world by Time Out magazine. Walking through the colorful and modern houses by taking Instagrammable photos, feel the atmosphere that you can't find out visiting the tourist sites of Istanbul.
At the end of the tour, we take a ferry from Arnavutkoy pier to Besiktas or a taxi. Transportation and breakfast are not included in the tour price.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your guide will meet with you in front of the Naval Museum at Besiktas.
Itinerary
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1Akaretler
Akaretler is a lively district known for its 19th-century row houses, originally built for high-ranking officials of the grand waterfront Dolmabahçe Palace.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Besiktas
The tour starts from Besiktas with a real local Turkish breakfast. So please come with an empty stomach. Then we will walk around Besiktas market and learn about local culture.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Yildiz Park
Yıldız Park used to be the garden of Yıldız Palace, an oasis inside Istanbul.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Çırağan Palace (Pass by)
Çırağan Palace, a former Ottoman palace, is now a five-star hotel. A popular place for celebrities' wedding ceremonies. It will be shown from the outside by telling traditional wedding rituals and learning late Ottoman architecture.
Admission ticket free -
4Ortakoy
By 15 min walk through one of the best walking ways in Istanbul, we will arrive at our second spot named Ortakoy. The most iconic landscapes of the city will be watched by the view of the Bosphorus Bridge, Ortakoy Mosque and the Asian Side.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5Arnavutkoy
We get a local bus to the Arnavutkoy neighborhood which is pointed as one of the coolest 40 neighborhoods in the world by Time Out magazine. Walking through the colorful and modern houses by taking Instagrammable photos, feel the atmosphere that you can't find out visiting the tourist sites of Istanbul.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- 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.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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