Visit Eyüp
- Family
- Nature, Adventure & Sport
- Art & Culture
Eyüp: How to get there?
45min by boat from Eminönü .
Eyüp: When to go?
All year round
Eyüp: For how long?
Half a day
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Turkey
Eyüp Vacations
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Eyüp is one of the best locations from where to admire Istanbul, especially when you take the cable car to go as high up as the Pierre Loti cafe.
Eyüp: What to see in the surroundings?
What our travelers think about their stay
Situated at the tip of the Golden Horn, Eyüp is worth an entire afternoon.
My suggestion
Eyüp is in a conservative part of Istanbul. Make sure you dress appropriately but also comfortably during your tour.
Eyüp is one of the best locations from where to admire Istanbul, especially when you take the cable car to go as high up as the Pierre Loti cafe.
My suggestion
Taking the ferry from Karaköy or Eminönü (boats around every 45 minutes), you go up the Golden Horn for the price of a standard boat crossing (a major saving compared to the tourist trap trips sold in Sultanahmet).
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