Asian Side of Istanbul: Uskudar and Kadikoy Full Day Walking Tour
Description
Delve into Üsküdar and Kadıköy, two of Istanbul’s alluring Asian-side neighborhoods on an 8-hour tour. Catch a Marmaray train under the Bosphorus to visit some of the Ottoman mosques of history-steeped Üsküdar including Semsi Pasa, Mihrimah Sultan and Yeni Valide. After a 3-course lunch, explore the churches and highlights of buzzing Kadıköy. Stroll along the charming waterside, visit the fish market and fashionable Moda district, and then finish with a 20-minute Bosphorus boat ride. Numbers are limited to 15 on this small-group tour, ensuring personalized attention.
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Itinerary
Yeni Valide Mosque built between 1708 - 1710, for sultan Ahmed III in honour of his mother
The Maiden's Tower, also known as Leander's Tower since the medieval Byzantine period, is a tower on a small islet at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus strait 200 mt from the coast of Üsküdar.
13.5 km long undersea railway tunnel under the Bosphorus
The Şemsi Pasha Mosque was designed by Ottoman imperial architect Mimar Sinan for Grand Vizier Şemsi Pasha in16th century.
Mihrimah Sultan is another mosque designed by Mimar Sinan, the chief imperial architect.
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Centrally located Istanbul European Side Hotels Please provide your hotel address and phone details
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels