Hidden Gems of Asia Sights and Bites

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What You’ll Experience
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4 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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Discover Istanbul uniquely with visits to iconic Üsküdar and the charming Kuzguncuk. Enjoy local foods, sights, and cultural treasures with expert guides from the neighborhood.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

This tour offers a completely unique way to explore Istanbul. You will visit both one of the most popular and crowded areas on the Asian side, as well as a hidden, yet captivating gem—Kuzguncuk.


Üsküdar, known as the "City of the Queens," still lives up to its historic charm. Experience the hustle and bustle of its fish market and sample some local food. Get a close-up view of the iconic Maiden's Tower, then take a bus ride with a local guide to the charming neighborhood of Kuzguncuk.


Kuzguncuk is a cultural treasure, full of sights and incredible food! You will explore the area with guides who were born and raised there. Enjoy one of the best-rated ice creams in Turkey and indulge in street foods that are beloved by locals. Discover the breathtaking views and delicious food waiting for you on the Asian side.

What You Get

Snacks
Tour Guide
Tea and coffee
Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch

Good To Know

  • We will be using the mass transportation for the tour which will take us a few minutes
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

1

Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

The famed Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Market) where Asian spices flowed all in to Europe. The colors and the smells of the market is easy to get lost in. We will navigate the swirling crowds and find ourselves the best sights there is to see in the bazaar.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

KIz Kulesi

Kız kulesi or Maiden's tower of İstanbul is the first major landmark we are going to see. We will be seeing the tower from the outside and taking some pictures.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Mihrimah Sultan Camii

The beautiful Mihrimah Sultan Mosque. With its heartbreaking story, this mosque is truly different than any other of its kind with its still breathing complex.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Kuzguncuk Sahili

We will be visiting the Kuzguncuk neighborhood and start to see everything about it. Being one of the oldest neighbors of İstanbul we will be seeing some hidden gems of this neighborhood. We will be trying some of the local foods including Lahmacun, ice cream and some of the best Döner kebabs.
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

Uskudar Kapali Carsi

We will be visiting the Üsküdar bazaar, a small but packed bazaar you are going to experience how the residents of the city shop. We will try some small bites here.
50 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Legacy Ottoman Hotel, Hamidiye Caddesi, Fatih İstanbul, Türkiye, TR, 34112

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We meet in front of the Legacy Ottoman Hotel which you can easily reach by either using the T1 Tram and getting off at the Sirkeci station or you can use the Marmaray system to get off at the same station. The hotel is right by the Viyena Kahvesi.
End Point

Üsküdar, Şemsi Sinan Caddesi, Üsküdar İstanbul, Türkiye, TR, 34672

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We end the tour near the ferry station on the Asian side.

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Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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