Separated from Europe by the mighty Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul’s Asian side often feels like its own distinct city. Away from the bustle of the tourism center, life revolves around weekly markets, cozy neighborhoods, and local traditions. In Uskudar, splendid mosques that rival those on the European shore punctuate the skyline; in colorful Kuzguncuk, the tempo of slow village life still permeates. On this Istanbul Asian Side Tour, led by a historian or architect with local knowledge of the area, we’ll let this scholar of Istanbul guide us through the back streets and alleys of the hidden city.
Istanbul Asian Side Tour is the perfect way to explore the quieter and more cultural side of the city. Unlike the busy European side, the Asian side offers peaceful sea side areas, traditional markets, and authentic local experiences. Our private Istanbul Asian Side Tour includes comfortable transport, professional
