From Turkish and Arabic to Italian and Indian, most world cuisines can be found in Istanbul. The most famous Turkish snack is “simit”. It’s a bagel-shaped bread covered in sesame seeds typically eaten with a salted yoghurt drink ca…Open the full description
From Turkish and Arabic to Italian and Indian, most world cuisines can be found in Istanbul.
The most famous Turkish snack is “simit”. It’s a bagel-shaped bread covered in sesame seeds typically eaten with a salted yoghurt drink called “ayran”. The most widely known Turkish foods are “döner” (meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie), “lahmacun” (Turkish pizza) and “kebap” (grilled meat).
Vefa Bozacısı
Budget Meals
33
10
This historical boza shop was established way back in 1876. The boza served here is thicker and tarter than traditional versions, and is now made by the great-great-grandchildren of the original owners.
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Hafız Mustafa 1864 Sultanahmet
Cafes
13
3
Original taste with oldest Turkish family recipes. Fresh food with the best quality and nice prices. The staff is very helpful. Turkish coffee is terrific. Inside everything is made in a classic Turkish style.
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Bosphorus Night Cruise with Dinner in Istanbul
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Duration
4 h
Languages
English, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, French, Estonian, Japanese, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Portuguese
Kadıköy
Cafes
28
6
Visitors taste the best traditional Turkish food in every corner of Kadıköy. Also they can enjoy numerous bars, bookshops, cafes.
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Pierre Loti Hill
Cafes
34
7
Besides the café, Pierre Loti Hill has several restaurants, a cemetery and many historical buildings. You can either walk up the hill or take a cable car.
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Asri Turşucu
Budget Meals
13
2
This shop was originally established in the Fatih district of Istanbul in 1913. It moved to its current location in Beyoğlu’s Cihangir neighbourhood in 1938. It offers a wide variety of pickles including cabbage, cucumber, tomato, beetroot, bean, okra, carrot, pear and more.
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KronotRop
Cafes
10
1
The variety of beans on offer is completely different to what you’ll find at Istanbul’s other coffee shops, and they’re all delicious. I suggest you buy a bag to take home and grab a takeaway cup while you’re there.
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Local Experience
Bosphorus Night Cruise with Dinner in Istanbul
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59
EUR
Duration
4 h
Languages
English, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, French, Estonian, Japanese, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Portuguese
Kuzguncuk
Cafes
12
1
For centuries, this quaint neighborhood was home to a mix of Jews, Greeks, Armenians and Turks, evidenced by the synagogues, churches and mosques that rise side by side in the traditional and beautiful Kuzguncuk
Kuzguncuk is located in the Üsküdar district at the base of the Bosporus Bridge.
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İnci Pastanesi
Cafes
26
3
It’s a classic Beyoğlu stopover. Many people head to the area simply to stuff themselves with İnci Pastanesi’s famous profiteroles. Besides profiteroles, you’ll find a tempting selection of cakes, chocolates, cookies and sweet pastes, as well as homemade lemonade.
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Virginia Angus
Cafes
13
2
It's a tiny place and has a few tables. You should make reservation before you go.
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Kanlıca Yoğurdu
Cafes
21
4
Kanlıca yoghurt contains no additives and is good for the digestive system. The milk used to make it comes from cows and sheep that feed on natural fodder. You should definitely try it if you’re in the neighbourhood!
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Galata Köprüsü
Things To Do
8
3
The Historical Peninsula is the old Istanbul, and present city of Istanbul a metropolis. Galata Bridge is between these two: connecting Eminonu and Karakoy, bridging the past and the present. My favorite place to see sunset in Istanbul
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Boğazkesen Simit Fırını
Budget Meals
8
0
Simit has become more popular in recent years with many café chains now offering it on their menus, but still many locals prefer to eat traditional versions cooked in a stone oven, like the ones available at Boğazkesen Simit Fırını.
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Kuleli Sahili
Budget Meals
6
2
Çengelköy (the neighbor district) is one of the popular place with many options of cafes, fish and meat restaurants that has a real special cozy atmosphere. Kuleli Military School is just 10 minutes walk away, stands with its beautiful architecture.
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Kale Cafe
Cafes
8
1
These guys sure do know their stuff – they’ve been serving great breakfasts to Istanbulites since 1982. Stop by on a Sunday to fill your tummy with Turkish specialties and enjoy the pretty Bosphorus views.
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Kybele Café
Cafes
8
1
This place has a particularly cosy and nostalgic atmosphere. With walls covered in old etchings and prints, floors covered in vibrant Ottoman rugs, and countless coloured glass lamps hanging from the ceiling, you’ll feel less like a customer and more like a guest sitting in a Turkish family’s living room!
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