Taste of Europe & Asia - Walking Tour

9.8
26 Reviews
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Provided by: Huseyin
Duration
2 hours
Meeting point
Istanbul Gar (Train station)
Languages
English
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Overview

We'll rendezvous at the legendary Orient Express Istanbul Train Station stop.

Then, we'll meander through the lesser-known streets of Eminönü district, adorned with charming Art Deco-style buildings and interesting and vibrant alleyways to Spice Bazaar and Rustempasha mosque.

Our delightful stroll concludes by the Golden Horn, where you'll capture stunning views of old Istanbul and the Bosporus from a unique perspective while awaiting our ferry to the Asian side.

Hop aboard for a scenic 20-minute ride to Kadıkoy, a vibrant town boasting a bustling market, cozy cafés, lively bars, and traditional Turkish taverns.

Explore the colorful fish and fruit market as we delve into discussions about local cuisine, beverages, and delicacies. Indulge in mouthwatering treats or savor a local beer or the famed aniseed drink, Turkish raki, paired with delicious mezes.

After our tour, feel free to continue your relaxation and exploration in this enchanting city. Join us for an unforgettable adventure in Istanbul!

P.S.
For comfort and enjoyment, the tour is max. for 9 people.

You are more than welcome to join, and as a local guide, I’d like to share all the stories and the hints of Istanbul.
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This activity includes:

  • Galata Bridge
  • Greek Orthodox Church of Ayia Efimia
  • Sirkeci Postanesi
  • Sirkeci Train Station
  • Yeni Cami Mosque
  • Mısır Çarşısı
  • Eminonu Pier Kadikoy
  • Deutsche Orient Bank

Our Guides

Huseyin — Guide of Taste of Europe & Asia - Walking Tour, Turkey
Huseyin

Meeting point

Istanbul Gar (Train station)

On arrival

We'll rendezvous at the legendary stop of the Orient Express, in Sirkeci Train Station.
(Inside by the ticket office)

Rating
9.8
Organisation
9.8
Atmosphere
10.0
Content
9.9
Guide
10.0
Usefulness
10.0
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Reviewed on Feb 15, 2025
“Outstanding guide ”
Touring the city with Huseyin was very interesting. Do this tour if you want to learn not only the history of Turkey and Istanbul, but also exposure to the less travelled, but equally interesting life on the Asian side of the Bosporus. Huseyin will walk you through the busy streets and introduce you to the culture and cuisine in an area not often visited by tourists. His tour was fun, interesting and extremely enjoyable. 5 stars!
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Reviewed on Feb 08, 2025
“Terrific Food Tour”
This short tour is a great introduction to food options on the European and Asian side of Istanbul. We really enjoyed learning about the history of Istanbul from Huseyin and gaining insights into local food - street food and what Turkish people like to eat at home. Huseyin made contact with us on morning of tour to confirm and it was very well organised. We were also grateful that Huseyin continued with the tour with only the two of us on a wet and cold Saturday afternoon. Highly recommend this tour.
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Reviewed on Jan 31, 2025
“Much more than expected”
Huseyin is a wonderfully relaxed, welcoming, smart, personable. versatile, knowledgeable, and flexible tour guide. I got a taste of Istanbul (and Turkish) history, culture, economics, architecture, everyday life, demographics, and basic transportation logistics, as well as an introduction to several new types of food, including those I sampled — and places to find those specialties. Because I was the tour, we had plenty of time for wide-ranging conversation and a chance to learn about each other. A superb experience that lasted five and a half hours, not counting the trip back to my lodgings.
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Reviewed on Jan 25, 2025
“Taste of Europe & Asia”
Huseyin was full of interesting history and information & always willing to answer questions (I had a lot!) - I was also really fortunate that even though nobody else booked, he still took me on the tour & was very generous with his time. Highly recommended.
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Reviewed on Nov 29, 2024
“Fantastic Guide and Insightful Tour”
Huseyin was an excellent guide—thoughtful, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable about local culture. Highly recommend this free tour!
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Reviewed on Nov 13, 2024
“Una perspectiva diferente de Estambul!!”
We loved getting to know the Asian side of Istanbul.... It is completely different from the European and very beautiful. It is really worth it ????
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Reviewed on Nov 01, 2024
“Thank you ”
We did the tour today and are now filled with interesting stories and useful information. What a great tour! we can highly recommend!
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Reviewed on Nov 01, 2024
“10/10”
Great tour! Even had a perfect sunset on the ferry ride. Thank you for all the recommendations and good time :)
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Reviewed on Oct 27, 2024
“Nice, informative evening”
Surprisingly, it‘s not a food tour! According to the title and the pics we expected to do a food tour through europe and asia - that‘s not what huseyin expected. But he changed the tour a little for us and so we had both of food tour and informative tour. A really nice guide, good atmosphere and great spots he showed us!
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Reviewed on Oct 07, 2024
“Great and interesting tour in Istanbul”
I did a tour with my girlfriend. Hüseyin is very informative and showed us nice spots, brought us to interesting places and has a very nice vibe. Definitely would to it again.
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