Asian Side Istanbul Itinerary: Kadıköy to Çamlıca Tower

Morning in Kadıköy and Moda

Start with the ferry to Kadıköy and walk through the market streets — fishmongers, cheese shops, olive stalls and coffee roasters. Continue to Moda for a seafront coffee with a view back at the European skyline.

Afternoon in Üsküdar

• Take the ferry or Marmaray from Kadıköy to Üsküdar
• Visit Mihrimah Sultan and Şemsi Pasha mosques by the water
• Drink tea on the waterfront promenade facing the Bosphorus
• Allow time for the metro-plus-taxi climb to Çamlıca Tower

Sunset at Çamlıca Tower

Arrive at Çamlıca Tower at least 90 minutes before sunset. The west-facing windows fill quickly, but the reward is a single view that takes in the Bosphorus, the bridges and the old city turning gold.

Getting back to the European side

After dark, take a taxi down to Üsküdar and cross by ferry or Marmaray. The city lights from the water are a fitting end to an Asian side Istanbul day.