Photos: Martin Falbisoner, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 AnatolyPm, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Diego Delso, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo credits
Photos: Martin Falbisoner, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 AnatolyPm, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Diego Delso, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Village breakfast on the Bosphorus
Your local guide
Mehmet Aydın
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Highlights
- A full Turkish breakfast table in Çengelköy
- Kaymak with honey, menemen and fresh simit
- Old wooden mansions along the Bosphorus shore
- Kuleli military school, seen from the water
- The bridges crossing the strait, from the ferry
About this tour
This session follows a breakfast morning in Çengelköy on the Asian shore, from a table set with kaymak, menemen and simit to a walk past Kuleli military school and the old wooden mansions along the water. It ends on the ferry back across the Bosphorus. It is a slower, residential side of Istanbul away from the main sights.
The guide starts with a sound check, then moves from the table to the shore and onto the ferry, taking questions the whole way rather than waiting until the end. A short list of what was covered is sent once the call finishes.
This suits anyone interested in Turkish food or a quieter side of the Bosphorus. It also suits anyone who has visited the old city already and wants to see somewhere different.
Included
- Live video session with a local guide
- A close look at the dishes and where locals buy them
- A short list of places and dishes to try later
Not included
- Food and drinks shown on camera
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 7 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Istanbul before heading out.
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A Çengelköy breakfast table 21 min
At a breakfast table by the water in Çengelköy, the camera moves across plates of kaymak with honey, menemen and fresh simit, and the guide explains what makes a proper Turkish breakfast spread.
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Along the Asian shore 21 min
Walking along the shore past Kuleli military school, the camera takes in the old wooden Bosphorus mansions lining the water, and the guide explains why this stretch stayed so quiet compared with the European side.
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Ferry back across the Bosphorus 21 min
On the ferry heading back, the camera looks out at the bridges crossing the strait, and the guide points out which ones link Europe and Asia and how the skyline changes at this hour.
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Your questions 14 min
Time to ask anything about Istanbul: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 6 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Kebab and Kadıköy, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Istanbul time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 10 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Istanbul, showing you Galata Tower and Bosphorus live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Istanbul live with my phone and you ask anything as we go.
Times shown in Istanbul time (GMT+3)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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