4-Hour Istanbul Asian Side Tour with Beylerbeyi Palace

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Cross the Bosphorus Bridge between Europe and Asia
• 02 Take in panoramic views from Çamlıca Hill over Istanbul, the Sea of Marmara and the Princes' Islands
• 03 Visit the Grand Çamlıca Mosque, the largest mosque in Turkey
• 04 Explore the elegant Beylerbeyi Palace on the Bosphorus shore

Explore some of Istanbul's most memorable landmarks on the Asian side, paired with sweeping coastline and sea views. Cross the Bosphorus Bridge, head up to Çamlıca Hill for panoramic vistas over Istanbul, the Sea of Marmara and the Princes' Islands, and visit the Grand Çamlıca Mosque, the largest mosque in Turkey. The tour also includes time at the elegant Beylerbeyi Palace on the Bosphorus shore, known for its richly furnished halls and distinguished Ottoman heritage.

Explore some of Istanbul's most memorable landmarks on the Asian side, paired with sweeping coastline and sea views.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Istanbul, Beşiktaş

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Çamlıca Hill, Grand Çamlıca Mosque and Beylerbeyi Palace

• We will begin by driving across the Bosphorus Bridge, for a time the world's longest suspension bridge, and head for the summit of Çamlıca Hill and its panoramic views of Istanbul, the Sea of Marmara and the Princes' Islands.
• Our next stop is the Grand Çamlıca Mosque, the largest mosque in Turkey, which opened in 2019 and was designed by two female architects, Bahar Mızrak and Hayriye Gül Totu.
• A short drive brings us to the Palace of Beylerbeyi on the shore of the Bosphorus. Perhaps the most elegant late Ottoman palace, Beylerbeyi boasts six sumptuously furnished reception halls with Bohemian crystal chandeliers and Sèvres and Chinese vases, including a main salon with an indoor fountain. The sultans' guests at the palace included Empress Eugénie of France, Shah Nasruddin of Persia and Grand Duke Nicholas of Russia. (Every day except Mondays)

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Entrance fees as per itinerary
• Professional guide
• Air-conditioned, disinfected vehicles
• Safe drivers
• V.A.T.
• Lunch

What's Not Included

• Gratuities / tip (optional)
• Food and drinks

Know before you go

• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
• Free hotel pick-up and drop-off are available from city centre hotels on the European side.
• Airport pick-up and drop-off service are available for an extra charge, if flight times match the tour schedule.
• During religious holidays, the Spice Market and Grand Bazaar are closed.
• Beylerbeyi Palace is closed on Mondays.
• A special full-day Bosphorus tour is available.
• You can combine the Morning Bosphorus Cruise with the Asia and Beylerbeyi Palace tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Ortaköy, 34347 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Turkey

Tour start

Ortaköy, 34347 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Turkey

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.