Asian Castle in the Bosphorus with Ortakoy

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   We board the ferry from Üsküdar pier and take a pleasant journey to Anadolu Hisarı. During this short ferry ride on the Bosphorus, the view of Istanbul will offer very interesting shots for photography enthusiasts.

   After reaching Anadolu Hisarı, we take a short walk and visit the historic Küçüksu Pavilion, built by Sultan Abdülmecid in the 19th century by Nigoğos Balyan. We listen to the history of the historical Anadolu Hisarı and spend time in the tranquil atmosphere of this neighborhood on the shores of the Bosphorus. The historical buildings and natural beauties here help you get to know the Anatolian side of Istanbul better.

   2h 30m•Admission included

2. 2

   Viaport Marina

   As soon as you arrive in Kanlıca, you will

   As soon as you arrive in Kanlıca, you will have the opportunity to taste the famous Kanlıca yogurt. We have free time to take a short walk on the beach and try local delicacies. The serene atmosphere of Kanlıca will allow you to spend your lunch hours with pleasure.

   1h 30m•Admission free•See on map

3. 3

   After arriving in Üsküdar, we visit Mihrimah Sultan Mosque, one of the elegant works of Mimar Sinan. We see the architectural splendor of the Ottoman period up close and get detailed information from our guide about the story of the mosque and its construction.

   30 minutes•Admission free

4. 4

   Ortaköy

   As soon as we arrive in Ortaköy, we go to Ortaköy Mecidiye Mosque, which has one of the most beautiful views of the Bosphorus. After our visit to the mosque, we will have a short free time to explore Ortaköy's famous kumpir and waffle stands and take a walk along the Bosphorus.

   1h 30m•Admission free•See on map

Meeting point

You can reach Karaköy Pier by tram (T1 Tram Line), bus, minibus, taxi and ferry. Our guide will be waiting for you at the meeting point with a blue umbrella.

The map shows Istanbul. The exact meeting point is the address above.Open larger map

Pickup

• Everyone meets at the start point

Know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

Cancellation and refunds

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

• Cancelled and fully refunded if the weather makes it unsafe
• Cancelled and fully refunded if too few travellers book