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Istanbul Asian Side: Culture and Cuisine Tour
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6 Ratings
Istanbul
Immerse yourself in the history, culture, and local life of Istanbul’s Asian Side on this full-day tour. Visit the iconic Camlica Mosque, explore the vibrant Moda-kadikoy district, and indulge in delicious Turkish cuisine and treats.
Immerse yourself in the history, culture, and local life of Istanbul’s Asian Side on this full-day tour. Visit the iconic Camlica Mosque, explore the vibrant Moda-kadikoy district, and indulge in delicious Turkish cuisine and treats.
Duration:
7 hours, 10 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- CamlIca Mosque - We are going to visit one of the biggest and newest mosques in Istanbul at the top on Camlica Hill, with a panoramic view. The structure is a mosque located in Istanbul and the largest mosque in Turkey. The mosque can hold 63,000 people and includes a museum, art gallery, library, conference hall. We will discover the design of…
- CamlIca Mosque - We are going to visit one of the biggest and newest mosques in Istanbul at the top on Camlica Hill, with a panoramic view. The structure is a mosque located in Istanbul and the largest mosque in Turkey. The mosque can hold 63,000 people and includes a museum, art gallery, library, conference hall. We will discover the design of mosque and the museum of Islam Civilizations and arts below the mosque. We may also watch the light mapping show.
- Camlica Hill - We will visit the highest point in Istanbul on the Asia side and have a panoramic view of Istanbul by the hill. You may have some snacks or drinks at the café on the top of the hill.
- Çamlıca Tower - Camlica Tower is the highest building in Istanbul which is 369 meters. There is a café and restaurant on the top of the Camlica tower. You may have some snacks or drinks. Even taller as the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Camlica Tower on Istanbul’s Asian side is now the tallest structure in all of Europe. Rising 369 meters into the sky, Istanbul’s new viewpoint boasts one of the best views over the city, as all of Istanbul is under your feet.
- Kadikoy - Kadikoy is the oldest and most popular village on the Asia side of Istanbul. It is very famous with street food, small boutique street cafes, meyhane restaurants, fresh seafood, mussels, Doner and kebhaps, Turkish delight, special Turkish coffee shops, Candy shop Sekerci Cafer Erol, bars, gift shops, local shops, Turkish ice-cream, and more.
- Bosphorus Bridge - In our tour we will pass by bosphorus bridge between two continents Europe and Asia.
- KIz Kulesi - We will stop by Maiden tower and enjoy with the view of Leandros tower and istanbul.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Guiding
- Parking fees
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Guiding
- Parking fees
What's Not Included
- Camlica Tower: $25 per traveler
- Camlica Tower: $25 per traveler
Additional Information
Explore the Asian side of Istanbul, where history, nature, and the vibrant daily life of the locals await. On this incredible journey between two continents, visit the magnificent Grand Çamlıca Mosque, the largest in Istanbul, and enjoy the panoramic views from the Asian side’s hill. Discover the city’s tallest tower and wander through the charming…
Explore the Asian side of Istanbul, where history, nature, and the vibrant daily life of the locals await. On this incredible journey between two continents, visit the magnificent Grand Çamlıca Mosque, the largest in Istanbul, and enjoy the panoramic views from the Asian side’s hill. Discover the city’s tallest tower and wander through the charming streets of the Moda-Kadıköy district, experiencing the local lifestyle, shops, and monuments. Delight in tasting street food, dining at local restaurants, and savoring Turkish Rakı, Meze, Kebabs, seafood, Turkish coffee, ice cream, and the sweet treats of Baklava and Lokum.
Location
CamlIca Mosque
Ferah Yolu Sk. No:87
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(6 Ratings)
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Pamela_m
Oct 25, 2025
Çamlıca Mosque and Tower - I was fortunate enough to book this tour with Magic Way Travel. The guide was knowledgeable, attentive, patient and kind. The mosque is the largest in Türkiye and the nearby tower gives spectacular 360 degree views of İstanbul. There is a restaurant in the tower, which requires a booking to access. Bookings can be made on site. The walk through Üsküdar that was part of the tour was enjoyable and the guide gave valuable tips on restaurants and where to access affordable shops. We had a delicious fish lunch and crossed back over to the European side of Istanbul via ferry to avoid the hectic Friday afternoon traffic. I was so pleased with the excellent service that I immediately booked a second tour. But that’s a story for another day. Suffice it to say that tour was also of excellent quality and service. Don’t hesitate to book through Magic Way Travel. It’s value for money and your time will be well spent. This is the third time I have visited Istanbul and I can say with confidence that this is the best tour company I have dealt with.
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Dick_b
Oct 10, 2025
Very good excursion for see quieter other part Istanbul - Guide also driver was neat on time and has shown us on the Asian side of Istanbul the largest mosque very extensively, both from outside and inside on 1st floor as ground floor. Shoes should be stored in special cabinets and women should cover their hair with disposable scarves. No shorts allowed. Guide gave extensive explanations. Few people there so no big crowds like at Haja Sophia. Then walked to adjacent cafe for coffee/tea on cost guide. We did not go to the tower at our request because it was gray and rainy. Walked up for a view of European part Istanbul. Then after half driving to market where we walked around quietly and had a meal at the expense of the guide. Then drove another half hour to the coast for viewpoint on water overlooking European part of Istanbul and in water tower Kiz Kulesi Karsisi Minderler. At the viewpoint also walked around for an hour to enjoy the view all at a leisurely pace with lots of explanations vsn the guide. Then we drove back to our hotel Point hotel Taksim in Istanbul. In short, this excursion is a must to see another part of Istanbul.
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Gerardo_d
May 26, 2025
Outstanding guide in Istanbul - We had an incredible experience exploring the Asian side of Istanbul with Yesin as our guide! He was extremely patient, professional, and knowledgeable, making sure we were comfortable and engaged the entire time. His passion for sharing the culture and history really made the tour special and unforgettable. We highly recommend Yesin to anyone looking for a top-notch guide in Istanbul!
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Annisa_m
Sep 20, 2024
Amazing tour - Seeing the mosque and doing the museum tour as a bonus, but going up Camlica hill and getting a panoramic view of the city was amazing. The mosque was absolutely beautiful and so much history in the museum about Islam and also the Ottoman Empire. Our tour guide was so great and happily answered all the questions fired at him.
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Gpants1
Sep 16, 2023
Spoil yourself with this tour. - This was a fantastic tour from our hotel in the old city to the Grand Mosque and the regions around this part of Türkiye. Ot is complex to get there by public transport so decided to treat ourselves.
Yasim our driver was delightful, knowledgeable and flexible. We decided not to go to the tower and this was not a problem.
Though not cheap this tour was well worth it.
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Burhana981
Sep 19, 2025
Camilca-Majestic place - It is the biggest mosque in Turkey. It's size is magnificent, beautifully crafted inside with Quranic verses and located on the top of the hill to overlook the city. Truly amazing!
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