Asian Side of Istanbul Tour - Half-Day Small Group Tour

Istanbul, Turkey

4 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Find Istanbul’s best views, a lavish Ottoman palace and an elegant shopping district on a half-day Istanbul tour with a local guide. Drive across the Bosphorus Bridge that links the European and Asian sides of the city, then get a bird’s-eye view of the city from the top of Çamlica Hill. Soak up the opulent atmosphere in Beylerbeyi Palace and get a taste of Istanbul’s modern culture in Baghdad street’s boutiques and cafes.

Half-day Istanbul tour with Bosphorus Bridge
Explore historic and modern sites
Learn about local culture and heritage
Visit the city with a local guide
Pick-up included

What's Included

English-Speaking & Professional Tour Guide.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guided tour of Asian Side of Istanbul & Beylerbeyi Palace.
Transportation from/to the Meeting Point.

Admission Fees to Musuems.
Food & Beverages.
Gratuities
Personal Expenses.
Beylerbeyi Palace admission fee: 200 TRY approx. 7 EUR
Camlica Hill admission fee: 300 TRY approx 10 EUR

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Hereke Carpets
Alemdar, Nuru Osmaniye Cd. No:35, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Meeting Point: Hereke Halı (Hereke Carpets) Meeting Point Coordinates (Latitude & Longitude): 41.010233027453424, 28.972806646594854

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:15 am

Itinerary

Meet your guide at a centrally located hotel or meeting point, and learn the history of the Bosphorus Bridge from its completion in 1974 to the dramatic clashes between protesters and soldiers during an attempted 2016 coup. Don’t miss the perfect views of the shoreline from the bridge, whose highest point is over 197 feet (60 mt) above sea level. Continue to the highest point in Istanbul to soak up the park-like atmosphere atop Çamlica Hill, a favorite destination for local couples and families.

Step into the world of Ottoman sultans at Beylerbeyi Palace, where the 19th-century décor and furnishings have been painstakingly preserved since the fall of the empire. Discover a blend of Ottoman architecture and French-influenced neo-Baroque style, along with Bohemian chandeliers, Arabic-inscribed ceilings and elegant gardens that look out towards the Bosphorus Strait.

Finish the tour on Baghdad Street, where ancient Silk Road merchants and travelers have given way to luxurious shops and exclusive cafes. Get inside tips from your guide on the best places to eat, shop and experience the best of this modern neighborhood. Entrance fees are not included in this tour.

Bosphorus Bridge (Pass By)

Camlica Hill

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Beylerbeyi Palace

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Bagdat Street

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriate
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.4

based on 7 reviews

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Lovely day

Judyloo, Sep 2025

I stayed on m the European side so seing the Asain side was lovely. Really enjoyed the gardens and summer palace.

Don't Eat the Lunch

Arneada_R, Oct 2023

The Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill. Both were beautiful places to learn of some of the history on the Asian side of Istanbul. I enjoyed them both. Also the market place. What I did not enjoy was the rip-off at the restaurant that was recommended by the tour guide. It was the most expensive lunch for 2 people I have ever had in the world, $124.91. I don't recommend going with the tour recommendation on where to eat lunch. I was very surprised and disappointed and felt it was geared to take advantage of tourists who obviously don't know any better. Sad but true.