European side
Karaköy
Waterfront warehouses turned cafés, galleries and bakeries
Once a working port district, Karaköy is now one of the most enjoyable places in Istanbul to eat and drink. Ferries dock at its piers, art spaces occupy old warehouses, and the backstreets hide some of the city's best coffee, baklava and fish sandwiches.
What to see
Karaköy piers
Ferries to Kadıköy and up the Bosphorus leave from here all day.
Waterfront promenade
A wide, modern walkway along the Golden Horn with restaurants and museums.
Backstreet bakeries
Baklava, börek and specialty coffee within a few blocks of each other.
Getting there
- T1 tram to Karaköy.
- Ferry from Kadıköy in about 20 minutes.
- Walk across Galata Bridge from Eminönü in 10 minutes.
Tours nearby
4.6(2,103)About 2 hours
Bosphorus Boat Tour
A relaxed daytime cruise past palaces, fortresses and waterfront mansions.
from €25
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4.8(1,246)About 4 hours
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
Dinner, live music and the illuminated Bosphorus skyline on a classic evening cruise.
from €59
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