Culture & heritage
Üsküdar and Kuzguncuk walk on the Asian shore
A guided walk on Istanbul's Asian side, from the mosques and waterfront of Üsküdar to the colourful wooden houses of Kuzguncuk.
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What is Üsküdar and Kuzguncuk walk on the Asian shore and who is it for?
A guided walk on Istanbul's Asian side, from the mosques and waterfront of Üsküdar to the colourful wooden houses of Kuzguncuk. Duration: 3 hours. Group size: 8–40 people. Setting: Outdoor. Price from €40 per person. Popular locations include Istanbul.
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Group size
- 8–40 people
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Physical intensity
- Low intensity
- Price from
- €40 per person
- Available in
- Istanbul
Most visitors stay on the European side, but the Asian shore has some of Istanbul's most charming neighbourhoods. The walk begins on the Üsküdar waterfront, facing the Maiden's Tower, and visits the Ottoman mosques and fountains of the old centre.
The route then follows the Bosphorus to Kuzguncuk, a village-like quarter of painted wooden houses where a mosque, churches and a synagogue stand a few steps apart. The walk ends with tea and simit in a garden café, and can be combined with a boat back to the European side or a dinner on the Asian shore.
Included
- Licensed local guide
- Tea and simit in a garden café
- Headsets for groups over 15
Not included
- Transfers or boat tickets to Üsküdar
- Meals
Sustainability practices
Accessibility
About 4 km at an easy pace, mostly flat along the shore, with some cobbled and sloping streets in Kuzguncuk. Mosque visits require modest dress, and women cover their hair inside.
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