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Sarıyer, Tarabya & Rumelikavağı

An independent walking route along the northern European Bosphorus from Tarabya through Sarıyer and Rumelikavağı to Rumeli Feneri. Follow the stops and explore at your own pace.

⏱ 5–7 hours📍 4 stops🚶 Walking route

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An independent walking route along the northern European Bosphorus from Tarabya through Sarıyer and Rumelikavağı to Rumeli Feneri.

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Suggested flexible agenda

Sarıyer, Tarabya & Rumelikavağı

45–60 min

1

Tarabya Sahili

Begin at Tarabya's waterfront. Walk along the promenade and explore the cafés and historic hotels.

60–90 min

2

Sarıyer Çarşı & Sahil

Continue north along the Bosphorus to Sarıyer. Explore the market streets and the fish restaurants along the coast.

45–60 min

3

Rumelikavağı (Sahil)

Walk toward Rumelikavağı, a Bosphorus village near the Black Sea entrance. Stop for seafood or a ferry-watching break.

60–90 min

4

Rumeli Feneri

Finish at Rumeli Feneri, the historic lighthouse and small harbor at the Black Sea entrance. Enjoy the views and plan your return.

Route stops

Know every stop before you arrive

1

Starting point · 45–60 min

Tarabya Sahili

Begin at Tarabya's waterfront. Walk along the promenade and explore the cafés and historic hotels.

2

Walk · 60–90 min

Sarıyer Çarşı & Sahil

Continue north along the Bosphorus to Sarıyer. Explore the market streets and the fish restaurants along the coast.

3

Walk · 45–60 min

Rumelikavağı (Sahil)

Walk toward Rumelikavağı, a Bosphorus village near the Black Sea entrance. Stop for seafood or a ferry-watching break.

4

Walk · 60–90 min

Rumeli Feneri

Finish at Rumeli Feneri, the historic lighthouse and small harbor at the Black Sea entrance. Enjoy the views and plan your return.