Flat waterfront walk under the Bosphorus Bridge through Arnavutköy's wooden mansions and Bebek bay to Mehmed II's fortress; return by bus along the shore road.
Best time: Weekday morning or late afternoon; weekends are crowded along Bebek
The route, stop by stop
- 1Ortaköy Mosque
Photo under the bridge; 15 min
- 2Kuruçeşme shore
Waterfront path past the clubs
- 3Arnavutköy
Wooden yalı houses and back lanes; 30 min
- 4Bebek bay and park
Coffee by the water; 20 min
- 5Rumeli Fortress
Walls and bridge view; 60 min (closed Monday)