Istanbul Asian Side Walking Tour with Local Lunch Included

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Istanbul

About this tour

This guided walking tour takes you across to Istanbul's Asian side, away from the tourist crowds of the historic peninsula. You'll wander through busy local markets, stop at historic mosques, and cut through quiet residential streets where regular Istanbulites actually live. A sit-down Turkish lunch is included, along with drinking water and a yogurt snack. Hotel pickup and drop-off, all entrance fees, and an English-speaking guide are part of the package, so you can just show up and walk.

Highlights

Browse the local markets and bazaars on the Asian side
Step inside historic mosques and other religious sites
Walk the quiet residential streets where locals live
Taste real Turkish home cooking and neighborhood culture
Take in wide views over the Istanbul skyline

Included / Excluded

All entrance fees
Hotel pickup and drop-off
English-speaking guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Drinking water
Yogurt snack

Good to Know Before You Go

Departure times and the length of the walk shift with the season and how full the tour is, so double-check your confirmed schedule for the exact start time. We run the tour most days of the week, and both morning and afternoon slots are usually on offer. Since you'll be on your feet for a good while, wear comfortable walking shoes.

The route includes a few mosques and religious sites, and those call for modest dress. Women should keep shoulders and knees covered and carry a headscarf, which is needed to enter a mosque. Men should skip shorts and sleeveless shirts as well.