The Asian Side · Curated · Unfiltered
The Istanbul You Came Looking For.
(But won’t find in the guidebooks)
You’ve planned the Hagia Sophia.
You’ve booked the Bosphorus cruise.
You’re ready for the Grand Bazaar.
And you should be. Millions do exactly that every year.
But here is the secret nobody tells you:
The European side is a postcard. The Asian side is a feeling.
Why Cross the Water?
Breakfast, Reinvented.
Forget hotel buffets. Start your morning at a century-old corner bakery where the simit is still warm and the tea is poured from a double-stacked çaydanlık. This is how Istanbul actually wakes up.
Zero Tourist Traps.
No selfie sticks, no overpriced carpets, no crowds. Just cobblestone streets, local meyhanes, and conversations with the people who live here — not the ones selling to you.
The Real Skyline.
Everyone photographs Istanbul from the European side. We take you to the benches where locals sit at sunset, watching the minarets glow across the water. The view that makes residents stay.
Don't take our word for it. Take Istanbul's.
Choose Your Edit
Every experience is handcrafted, never mass-produced. Small groups, local guides, hidden spots.
The Signature Edit
A full-day journey across the Asian shore. Ferry crossing, Kadiköy market crawl, Moda waterfront walk, hidden art galleries, and a sunset dinner at a seaside meyhane. The essential Istanbul day.
The Private Edit
Your story, your pace. A fully private experience tailored to your interests — whether that’s deep-dive food, street art, vinyl shops, or all of the above. Just you and your guide.
Follow the Coastline
The Crossing
Board the ferry at Eminönü. Leave the tourist Istanbul behind as you glide across the Bosphorus.
“The Best Day of Our Trip.”
We almost skipped the Asian side. This turned out to be the best day of our entire trip. The food, the views, the stories — nothing else came close.
Sarah M.
New York
I’ve been to Istanbul three times. This was the first time I felt like I actually experienced it. The European side is beautiful, but this side has soul.
Elena R.
London
Our guide took us to places we never would have found. The breakfast alone was worth the entire trip. We’re already planning to come back.
Marco & Julia
Berlin
Questions? We have answers.
Your Istanbul trip already has a Hagia Sophia day.
Now give it an Anatolian Edit.
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