Your guide picks you up at your hotel and we head to the kayak starting point on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus, near Çengelköy. A short safety briefing and instructions with the instructor.
Read more about Pickup and transfer to the Bosphorus 40 minWe paddle across the waters of the strait between the two continents. We pass yalıs (wooden Ottoman mansions), go under the Bosphorus Bridge and skirt Anadolu Hisarı Fortress. Your guide shares stories from the water while the instructor leads a safe route through the currents.
Read more about Kayaking on the Bosphorus 120 minWe come ashore at the charming village of Çengelköy, famous for its cucumbers and its century-old çay bahçesi (tea garden) on the banks of the Bosphorus. A break with Turkish çay, homemade cake and views of the strait to recharge.
30 minLunch at one of the village's local restaurants: fresh fish, meze and Çengelköy's famous roast potatoes. A fishing-village atmosphere just minutes from the centre of the megacity.
45 minWe walk to neighbouring Kuzguncuk, with its colourful houses, vintage shops and multicultural coexistence. We stop at charming cafés and explore photogenic corners away from mass tourism.
Read more about A walk through Kuzguncuk 60 minWe drive up in a private vehicle to Çamlıca Hill, the highest point on the Asian shore (268 m). From here a complete panorama of Istanbul unfolds: both continents, the Bosphorus, the Princes' Islands and the whole city. A stop for photos and a Turkish coffee.
30 minReturn to your hotel in a private vehicle. Your guide leaves you tips for more outdoor activities: diving off the Princes' Islands, cycling along the Asian shore or urban trekking.
15 minIt includes: Licensed English-speaking guide throughout the activity; Kayak session (2 hours) with a certified instructor; Full equipment: kayak, life jacket, paddle and dry bag; Private transport; Water and energy snacks. Not included: Lunch (your guide will recommend options in Çengelköy); Tips; Sports insurance (recommended but not compulsory).
The tour starts at 09:00 and lasts about 6 hours. Meeting point: Pickup from your hotel lobby.
This is a private tour: just you and your group with the guide (maximum 6 people), never shared with other tourists. That means the pace can be adapted and we can go deeper into the topics that interest you most.
Yes, subject to availability. We recommend booking at least 24–48 hours in advance to secure your date, but we can often arrange last-minute tours.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour. The price is confirmed in a free, no-obligation quote before you book.
Of course. The guide adapts the pace and explanations for families. Young children get free or reduced entry at many sites in Türkiye; the age limit varies from one site to another.
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