Stepping off the ferry at Eminönü is an adventure in itself. You get off the boat and find yourself surrounded by people coming and going, some in a rush and some with all the time in the world, vendors of food and drinks, whole floating restaurant kitchens, and stalls where you can get everything from basic clothing to Louis Vouitton... More

Go to the colourful boats to the west of Galata bridge and buy a freshly barbecued fish in a sandwich. You can tell how good they are from the sheer number of local people eating them. A bargain at 5 lira and fast food as it ought to be. More

Nice for a little walk along the water and to people watch. The Pier at Eminonu is filled with small restaurants along the water. First you order from the floating boat men, hand them a 5 Turkish Lira, and immediately you will have a great fish sandwich with onions on a roll. Have a seat, put a little lemon sauce... More

The atmosphere is festive, it was crowded and the colors of the boats selling fish sandwiches added to the character. More

eminonu area is like medinas in north africa. salesmen, crowd.. but now they are modernizing it. so don't expect to see much. More

take a boat trip with Ottoman Imperial boats in the golden horn. More

Tasty fish sandwiches, hot tea, sweet pretzels, fresh baked corns - all this and more you can by near Eminonu Pier More

Safe place to walk, shop, eat, explore for a single woman. Eat at Hamdi Restaurant and have lamacun with pomegranate essence! More

This is a must. The fishing boats come in along the quay with mackeral that they have caught. It is cutted and griddled on a moving boat and then you buy a sandwich in a huge half loaf of bread with some salad. Sit on little stools and tables on the quay side and eat. We did this early evening... More