Off Beaten Path of Istanbul: Beşiktaş-Ortaköy-Arnavutköy Private Guided Tour
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.
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Off Beaten Path of Istanbul: Beşiktaş-Ortaköy-Arnavutköy Private Guided Tour
What's included in Off Beaten Path of Istanbul: Beşiktaş-Ortaköy-Arnavutköy Private Guided Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Akaretler is a lively district known for its 19th-century row houses, originally built for high-ranking officials of the grand waterfront Dolmabahçe Palace.
Besiktas
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.
Yildiz Park
Yıldız Park used to be the garden of Yıldız Palace, an oasis inside Istanbul.
Inclusions
- Licensed Professional Private Tour Guide
- Gratuities
- Breakfast
- Public transportation
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Your guide will meet with you in front of the Naval Museum at Besiktas.
