Istanbul Asian Side Highlights

It was just a short ferry ride from the Europe side to Asian side. We were really lucky to have a beautiful sunny afternoon. Lots of interesting sites to see.

Ali took us to his home town so he had some insider info for us. He was funny, engaging and well informed. We loved it!!

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Zübeyir was a fantastic guide! Very knowledgeable and friendly. I’m so glad I booked this tour, because it shows a whole other side of Istanbul away from the crowds and tourist sites that is charming and full of culture. Not your typical tour because it felt like a nice conversation between friends while walking through beautiful neighborhoods and seeing interesting structures. I highly recommend it!

A very nice relaxed tour Got a good overview of the Asian side of Istanbul. Kaan our tour guide was very sweet and took very good care of us. He even explained all the foods and helped us order at an authentic restaurant after the tour was over. He also helped me ferry back over to the European side. I enjoyed this tour!!

The Guide Ali was good and knowledgeable . but the logistics and the itinerary left much to be desired. It was a large group and we waited for 30 min at the ferry terminal before leaving while the pick up was already 15 min before the tour. So with the ferry duration and wait basically the tour length was only 2 hours if at all while it’s advertised as 3 hours. The first stop was a coffee experience which was way too long. The rest of the tour seemed rushed. There wasn’t much to truly experience in these two towns in the hour or so we got. Mostly saw a bunch of buildings from outside. Also transportation on return and within the town is on your own expense. I feel more thought needs to go into planning and showcasing the area culture

My booking was canceled by the operator due to an unexpected delay. Although they offered several alternative dates, unfortunately, none worked with my schedule. I truly appreciate their flexibility, excellent customer service, and professionalism in trying to accommodate me. Despite the cancellation, I had a very positive experience with their team. I look forward to booking this experience again in the future and would definitely recommend them to others.

My 20 year old daughter and I came to Istanbul together for a week. We wanted one day that felt different from the typical tourist routine. Ali was perfect for it. He picked up on our dynamic, gave us space to chat while he led the way, and added the right amount of context. Kuzguncuk was a highlight for my daughter, who's into design and art. Üsküdar felt special to me. We ended with the best Turkish breakfast either of us had ever had. I'll treasure this day with her forever

Grandparents, parents, two kids ages 10 and 13. Ali somehow kept all of us happy which is a feat in my family. The neighborhoods we visited (Üsküdar and Kuzguncuk) were different enough that everyone found something they loved. My mother in law actually cried looking at the Maiden's Tower from the waterfront because she'd seen it on so many postcards growing up. The kids loved Kuzguncuk's colorful streets. We all loved the Turkish breakfast Ali took us to. Best day of the whole trip.

Met up with two friends from college in Istanbul, hadn't all been together in 10 years. We wanted something to do together that wasn't just food and drinks, and this tour was the answer. Ali let us catch up while he led, jumped in with context at the right moments, and treated us like he'd known us forever. Kuzguncuk was the highlight, we couldn't stop taking photos. Üsküdar was peaceful and beautiful. Best afternoon of the whole reunion week.

Solo female traveler in my 30s, this was day 3 of my trip. Ali made me feel welcome immediately and the small group felt friendly and easy. Üsküdar and Kuzguncuk felt like completely different worlds from the European side I'd been staying on. The pace was relaxed, the views were beautiful, and Ali gave me a list of places to come back to on my own. I went back to Kuzguncuk the next day for dinner and it was magical. Best day of my Istanbul trip.