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Bebek, Arnavutköy & Rumelihisarı

An independent walking route along the European Bosphorus shore from Arnavutköy through Bebek and Aşiyan to Rumelihisarı Fortress. Follow the stops and explore at your own pace.

⏱ 4–6 hours📍 4 stops🚶 Walking route

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An independent walking route along the European Bosphorus shore from Arnavutköy through Bebek and Aşiyan to Rumelihisarı Fortress.

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Suggested flexible agenda

Bebek, Arnavutköy & Rumelihisarı

45–60 min

1

Arnavutköy (Sahil)

Begin in Arnavutköy's quiet waterfront streets. Explore wooden yalıs, cafés and Bosphorus views along the shore.

60–90 min

2

Bebek Sahili & Bebek Parkı

Continue north along the Bosphorus to Bebek. Walk through Bebek Park and enjoy views toward the Bosphorus Bridge and the Asian shore.

30–45 min

3

Aşiyan Müzesi

Climb to Aşiyan Müzesi, the house-museum of the poet Tevfik Fikret. Check current opening hours before visiting; enjoy hillside views.

60–90 min

4

Rumelihisarı

Finish at Rumelihisarı Fortress. Explore the surviving walls, towers and grounds on uneven stone surfaces. Check current visitor hours.

Route stops

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1

Starting point · 45–60 min

Arnavutköy (Sahil)

Begin in Arnavutköy's quiet waterfront streets. Explore wooden yalıs, cafés and Bosphorus views along the shore.

2

Walk · 60–90 min

Bebek Sahili & Bebek Parkı

Continue north along the Bosphorus to Bebek. Walk through Bebek Park and enjoy views toward the Bosphorus Bridge and the Asian shore.

3

Uphill walk · 30–45 min

Aşiyan Müzesi

Climb to Aşiyan Müzesi, the house-museum of the poet Tevfik Fikret. Check current opening hours before visiting; enjoy hillside views.

4

Walk · 60–90 min

Rumelihisarı

Finish at Rumelihisarı Fortress. Explore the surviving walls, towers and grounds on uneven stone surfaces. Check current visitor hours.