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A Bosphorus ferry day from Eminönü to Kadıköy
Cross from Europe to Asia by city ferry and build a low-pressure afternoon around the Kadıköy market.
What to check first
Start by checking the operator’s timetable for your day and pier. A regular passenger crossing is a useful way to see the city while going somewhere. The departure board matters more than the name of the nearest waterfront district: several services can leave from neighbouring piers.
Plan the next step
On the Asian shore, walk from the landing to the market and keep Moda as an optional extension. Plan your return before sunset if visibility is important to you and check the last departure if you stay for dinner. Weather, timetables and pier accessibility can change, so make a tram or rail route your backup.
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