Asian Side of Istanbul: Uskudar and Kadikoy Full Day Walking Tour

An excellent walking tour with a great guide!

Because our time in Istanbul was limited, we wanted to spend several hours getting to know the less visited eastern side of the city. Viator's Asian Side of Istanbul: Uskudar and Kadikoy Full Day Walking Tour was exactly what we wanted. Our guide, Dogus (pronounced Dozh more or less), was wonderful! She's young, energetic, cheerful and well-informed. It turned out that she's pursuing her doctorate in marine archaeology and guides as a sideline. We wanted a small group tour of up to 5 but, as it turned out, there were only the 2 of us. Dogus picked up us at the hotel and we took the metro under the Bosphorus. Once there, we strolled the waterfront with her as she filled us in on the history of the buildings near the water, making us aware of the different personalities of the neighborhoods we visited. Lunch was included on the tour, so we went to a neighborhood restaurant and were treated to a typical lunch. We walked through markets and visited a confectionary store that had all sorts of temptations. Watching both old and new Istanbul from the ferry was a perfect wrap-up to our visit.

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Asian Side of Istanbul: Uskidar and Kadidoy Full Day Tour

This tour is way overpriced for it’s simply a walking tour. Transport by minivan only covers hotel pick & drop off. 95% of time you are on your own by foot, rain or shine.

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Comprehensive visit to the Asian side of Istanbul and enthusiastic tour guide!

This tour was a fantastic introduction to the Asian side of Istanbul. As tourists, navigating an unfamiliar environment can be overwhelming, but this experience completely took the stress out of exploring. I loved that we didn’t have to worry about directions or logistics—everything was seamlessly taken care of. Tuncer picked us up directly from our hotel, and his communication throughout the entire process was excellent. Tuncer was incredibly kind and patient, offering insightful explanations on topics we weren’t as familiar with. My boyfriend and I are Armenian and Jewish, and Tuncer not only showed genuine interest in our backgrounds but went above and beyond by personalizing the tour to incorporate aspects of both our cultures. This thoughtful touch made us feel truly seen, valued, and acknowledged. His easygoing, relatable nature made the entire experience so much fun. He was funny, open-minded, full of energy, and always made sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. On top of that, he eagerly offered to be our personal photographer whenever there was a chance for a great shot, which made the tour even more memorable. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide and would highly recommend Tuncer to anyone looking for a meaningful and personalized experience in Istanbul!

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your heartfelt feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that Tuncer made your experience in Istanbul seamless and special. It’s wonderful that his kindness, attention to detail, and personalized approach left such a positive impression on you. We are especially happy that the tour reflected your cultural backgrounds in meaningful ways—it’s these personal touches that truly create unforgettable moments. Your kind words about Tuncer’s humor, energy, and thoughtfulness mean a lot to us, and we’ll be sure to pass along your compliments! Wishing you both more incredible journeys ahead! 🌟

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Wonderful tour with Tuncer.

My wife and I spent a memorable entire day with Tuncer, our tour guide. He was a wealth of knowledge and provided us with so much historical and interesting information about the entire area. We spent 8 hours with Tuncer and we enjoyed the tour immensely. Would highly recommend the tour especially if you are lucky enough to get Tuncer as your guide. The area was very interesting and we travelled by all methods including train, subway and boat. Lunch was amazing. I would highly recommend this tour as it provides you with an opportunity to learn about the EuraAisa side of Istanbul. We were lucky ti have Tucker to ourselves. It was a wonderful start of our journey prior to boarding our cruise ship from Istanbul.

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable day exploring Istanbul with Tuncer. It sounds like you had a fantastic adventure, and we’re glad Tuncer could make it more special with his knowledge and guidance. Wishing you a wonderful journey ahead on your cruise, and we hope to welcome you back to Istanbul in the future! Safe travels! Ada

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Nice day, limited sites

Tuncer our guide contacted us prior to tour date to verify pickup location and time. He was prompt on time and place to start tour. It was interesting to use the mass transit systems, like taking the train under the Bosphorus to Asia. Seeing the contrast in cultures from conservative Uskudar versus metroplitan Kadikoy was evident in the clothing, buildings, and displays. In Uskudar, there was an exhibit of the thirty-six sultans of Istanbul from 1200-1600 ad. There were small figurines of each sultan and his wife dressed in garments that they would wear, among other things related to their rule. Help to put people to events, mosques, and palaces that we were immersed being in Europe and Asia. We had a nice lunch at a local Turkish cafe which was part of the trip. Kadikoy was more modern and bustling, very touristy. Rode back on ferry across the Bosphorus then back to hotel. Tuncer was a very warm and exuberant. We were very happy to share our day with him. I would not recommend this tour to others. There are very limited sites to see on the Asian side of the Bosphorus. Could have been much shorter in time. It was relatively expensive though we did not have to pay for tickets, transportation, and food and refreshments. It was better run than Withlocals group.

Response from the operator: Hello dear traveler, Thank you for join our tour and share experience with sincerety. If you will plan to come Istanbul again, we would be glad to invite you to meet and treat coffee or tea. Have a wonderful day!

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