Istanbul · CYCLING TOURS
Think of this as the shortlist you would text a friend: 4 cycling tours that hold up, each with what it costs, how long it takes and the one thing worth knowing before you pay.
Ride with a small group of up to 10 from Balat through Fener, across the Bosphorus by public boat, and around Uskudar, Salacak, Kadikoy and Moda. Guides such as Cem, Asli and Mustafa lead a mostly easy route with a few hills, city traffic and plenty of photo stops.
“Great tour with an amazing guide. The tour had a good pace with varied terrain and good views throughout.”
Meet your English-speaking guide in Balat, take your bike by public boat to Uskudar, and ride along the Asian shore to Fenerbahce Park and Kadikoy. Expect skyline views, tea in Moda, local streets, busy traffic, and a small group capped at 10 people.
“It was beautiful. Perfect day, perfect your leader who took great care of us. Best way to see the city.”
Ride through Sultanahmet and Sirkeci with an English-speaking guide, passing the Hippodrome, Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, and old wooden houses. Guides such as Ilker and Sumit bring the peninsula’s Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman past to life, though monuments are viewed from outside.
“We had a fantastic time with our guide, Ilker. A bike tour is the perfect way to get your bearings in the city and to be introduced to the history and culture of Istanbul.”
Ride with Osman Altay on a private three-hour tour through Istanbul’s historic districts. Expect churches, mosques, old neighborhoods, Ottoman landmarks, the Golden Horn, and flexible route planning, with a bike supplied and the ride ending where it began.
“Osman was a wonderful host for this exciting bike tour. He shared a few different options with us, and then tailored two different routes together to suit our interests. He is knowledgeable, energetic and kind. Biking around Istanbul was a great way to see the city and experience it's culture and learn about its history. I highly recommend this experience! Thank you for everything, Osman!”
A boat, a dome, a bathhouse or a coach out of town.
