Fish Like a Local in Karakoy – RY Marketplace
Learn how to catch a fish in Karakoy Pie
Witness the local habits of the residents and fishermen of Karakoy.
Appreciate the beautiful scenery of the Bosphorus.
Fish like a local, feel like a local.
Description
Our local experience offers the authentic practice of fishing with a well-equipped instructor, a local fisherman of Karakoy, giving you a chance to discover our unique ways of life. The fisherman, Volkan, will set up everything for you and provide you with the information necessary on how to fish. Through friendly chats with other fishermen and the exceptional view of the whole Istanbul, we will spend about three hours in the pier and hopefully will not turn out empty handed 🙂
Who This Experience Is Good For
This is a lovely experience for those who are down to learn new practices or experience the traditional way of life of Karakoy’s locals. Perhaps, it can be a chance to impress the others for those who are experienced in fishing as well.
Meet Our Local Host
Our local instructor is Volkan. A master fisherman who has been fishing for almost two decades. He also did spend some time instructing on an international level.
Itinerary
10:00 am: Take a ferry ride to Karakoy to meet your guide at the Karakoy Pier and receive your equipment. Carefully listen as Volkan guides you through the items and his ways of fishing.
Put what you have learned into practice.
While patiently waiting, greet and chat with other locals to hear their stories. Take in the beautiful view, the passing ferries, and witness the fast pace of Istanbul first-hand.
13:00 pm: The time is up! Let’s see who got the most fish, if any 🙂
What’s Included
Personalized fishing rod and additional items such as baits.
A private instructor to walk you through the set up process.
Plenty of time for taking photos and asking questions
What’s Not Included
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Snacks or drinks
Gratuities for your guide (optional, but appreciated)
Know Before You Go
Minimum Needed: 2 people
Maximum Capacity: 10 people
Booking Deadline: 7 days before start date
Weather Dependent: Yes – Although weather is unpredictable in this region of the world, if there is a disruption due to weather we reserve the right to adjust the itinerary as needed and will always keep the experience and customer safety first priority.
Difficulty Level: Easy
Special Clothing Required: Yes – We will be outside on the Karakoy Pier for the designated hours. Depending on the air, make sure to wear something to not be cold or to not be affected by the sun.
Special Dietary Restrictions: No
Extra Cash: Needed for water, snacks, and additional needs.
Ground Transportation: Ferry ride to Karakoy Pier, then 5 minute walk to the Galata Bridge.
Additional Information: N / A
Liabilities: The liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by participants is not assumed by Remote Year or its affiliates.
What is the refund policy? All cancellations, by customer or Remote Year will be given in Marketplace credit within 3 days of the cancellationWhen a customer cancels, credit value will be subject to any associated cancellation fees.Credit can be used toward anything on the Marketplace or toward future program fees. If you’d like to use toward Program Fees, please email [email protected] Credit is valid for 24 months from date of the email. Unless the original purchase was via RY Gift Card.If you would prefer a cash refund, please email [email protected] within 3 days of receiving the marketplace credit.
Note that any cash refund for customer cancellations will incur a minimum 10% transaction and handling fee
What happens if my booking is changed/cancelled due to weather?
Let’s be real – no one can control the weather, and sometimes things just don’t go as planned. But don’t worry, your City Manager is here to help and will do their best to come up with a solution if an event is affected. We understand that everyone’s schedule is different, so while we can’t guarantee a make-up option will work for everyone, we promise to try our hardest. If you’re unable to attend the make-up date, no problem – we’ll give you a full refund for your booking.
I have a discount or gift code, can I use it to complete my purchase?
Yes, once you add your item to your cart and check out, you will be able to input the code before completing the purchase. If you need help finding your code, please double check your inbox. You received an email from Marketplace with the code.
Can I book for a friend / family member?
Sure! We welcome your friends and family coming to visit you while you travel the world. We do, however, reserve the right to deny access to Friends / Family who are over using RY Services.
I haven’t received a booking confirmation email, can you help?
Please reach out to us at [email protected] and we’ll help. In some cases, you may have multiple emails associated on the Marketplace and this is causing some confusion. Reach out and we’ll do our best to sort it out!
If I cannot attend, can I transfer my ticket to someone else?
Yes, you may transfer your booking to another Nation Member or Family/Friend. Please notify the City Manager as soon as possible to confirm the change. Please note, in the case of special dietary requirements, we might not be able to accommodate special requests on last minute changes. Any bookings that require advanced ticketing linked to an individual’s ID might not be approved.
Will I be able to work on this experience?
If you have to check in with work at any point during the scheduled time, we recommend confirming with the City Manager before booking.
I’m a Nation Member but not on an active program, can I still book?
We will always prioritize Remotes who are traveling with an active program on experiences. You may be able to book but there is a chance the City Manager will reach out to let you know we have to release your spot for an active Remote. If you’re in a city but not traveling with a program, we recommend reaching out to the City Manager on the Hub to confirm before booking.