Off Beaten Path of Istanbul: Beşiktaş-Ortaköy-Arnavutköy Private Guided Tour

Istanbul, Turkey
Duration4h - 5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Bosphorus, waters that connect two continents, is one of the main reasons you visit Istanbul. This experience will change the way you think of Istanbul, as it brought a sense of familiarity and makes you feel at home.

Having a local breakfast is a great opportunity to start a day in Besiktas. We'll head to Ortakoy by walking through one of the best walking ways in Istanbul. At Ortakoy, one of the most iconic landscapes of the city will be watched by the view of the Bosphorus Bridge, Ortakoy Mosque, Asian Side.

Then we get a local bus to the Arnavutkoy, which is pointed as one of the coolest 40 neighborhoods in the world by Time Out magazine. Walking through the colorful and modern houses by taking Instagrammable photos, feel the atmosphere that you can't find out visiting the tourist sites of Istanbul.

At the end of the tour, we take a ferry from Arnavutkoy pier to Besiktas or a taxi. Transportation and breakfast are not included in the tour price.

What's included

  • Licensed Professional Private Tour Guide
  • Gratuities
  • Breakfast
  • Public transportation

What to expect

  1. 15m
    Akaretler is a lively district known for its 19th-century row houses, originally built for high-ranking officials of the grand waterfront Dolmabahçe Palace.
  2. Besiktas
    1h 30m
    The tour starts from Besiktas with a real local Turkish breakfast. So please come with an empty stomach. Then we will walk around Besiktas market and learn about local culture.
  3. Yildiz Park
    30m
    Yıldız Park used to be the garden of Yıldız Palace, an oasis inside Istanbul.
  4. Pass by
    Çırağan Palace, a former Ottoman palace, is now a five-star hotel. A popular place for celebrities' wedding ceremonies. It will be shown from the outside by telling traditional wedding rituals and learning late Ottoman architecture.
  5. Ortakoy
    1h
    By 15 min walk through one of the best walking ways in Istanbul, we will arrive at our second spot named Ortakoy. The most iconic landscapes of the city will be watched by the view of the Bosphorus Bridge, Ortakoy Mosque and the Asian Side.
  6. Arnavutkoy
    1h
    We get a local bus to the Arnavutkoy neighborhood which is pointed as one of the coolest 40 neighborhoods in the world by Time Out magazine. Walking through the colorful and modern houses by taking Instagrammable photos, feel the atmosphere that you can't find out visiting the tourist sites of Istanbul.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will meet with you in front of the Naval Museum at Besiktas.

End point

Your guide will meet with you in front of the Naval Museum at Besiktas.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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