Caddebostan Sahili
Things To Do
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Caddebostan Sahili is a nice place to chill out on warm summer evenings. It’s right by the sea, it’s green and it’s surrounded by beautiful old wooden houses. If you fancy getting active, it’s also a good spot to jog, shoot hoops and play volleyball.
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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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Local Experience
Pub Crawl in Istanbul
Prices from
30
EUR
Duration
7 h
Languages
French, English, German
Local Experience
Pub Crawl in Istanbul
Prices from
30
EUR
Duration
7 h
Languages
French, English, German
Chora Museum (Kariye Müzesi)
Museums & Galleries
21
7
It's a very well preserved church to see the Roman art of Istanbul. You will be fascinated by the atmosphere of the mosaics and frescos where the story of Jesus and Virgin Mary is told. To rent a voice guide is highly recommended.
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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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Ortaköy Square
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Stop by Ortaköy Square to soak up the atmosphere and mingle with the hip young couples spilling out of the cafés. There’s also a beautiful baroque mosque perched on the waterfront – it’s one of the finest examples of work by the famous Balyan family of architects. This recently renovated masterpiece is definitely worth seeing.
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Maiden's Tower
Cafes
24
4
It’s a great place for a 360-degree view of Istanbul. Take a seat at the café, have a drink at the bar or enjoy a meal at the restaurant. They serve breakfast and brunch. You can get a boat to the island from either Kabataş or Üsküdar-Salacak.
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İstanbul Oyuncak Müzesi
Museums & Galleries
19
2
Come here for an intriguing journey through the history of toys. The ground floor looks like a submarine, while the other floors are named after characters from the “Town Musicians of Bremen” folktale by the Brothers Grimm.
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Rahmi Koç Musuem
Museums & Galleries
24
7
Its collections cover aviation, transportation, navigation, engineering, communications, scientific devices… There’s even a ferry, a submarine, a plane and train wagons, all full-size!
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Galata Bridge
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If you fancy fishing with locals, you can buy a rod and bait from vendors on the bridge. Fishing enthusiasts come here very early in the morning, so follow their lead and arrive early to get a good spot. The bridge also offers nice views of the Old City.
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Karaköy/Kadıköy Ferries
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Not only are ferries part of Istanbul’s identity and good public transport options, they’re also a great way to do some sightseeing, with terminals near Topkapi Palace, the Maiden's Tower and the Galata Tower.
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Çinili Hamam
Fun & Active
7
2
Built in 1640, Çinili Hamam is the oldest hamam in the historical Üsküdar neighbourhood. It was once covered in “çini” (mosaic tiles), hence the name. Unfortunately the tiles were stolen by thieves, though they have since been replaced with blue stone to reflect the original colour scheme.
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Aylak Kadıköy
Fun & Active
1
2
If you are a good drinker and enthisuast for comedy, you may found the best place for having this combination. Aylak Bar is located in the heart of Kadikoy and offers you to see stand up shows done by the amateur and professional comedians. Almost every night you can see a show in Turkish but on Mondays you can also see stand up show in English.
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Santralistanbul
Museums & Galleries
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You will be suprised and fascinated by the control room and the giant turbine-generators of old Power Plant, where the electricty of İstanbul used to generated. You can take awesome pictures in the control room, which looks like a movie set.
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Miniatürk
Museums & Galleries
10
1
Head here for a quick overview of Turkish history. What else awaits you? A helicopter flight simulator, a crystal museum, a souvenir shop, restaurants, mazes and more. Ferries to the park depart from Beşiktaş and Kabataş piers. It’s also easily accessible by bus.
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Namlı Kebap
Fun & Active
7
1
It is old restaurant but modern and clean.
Best Lahmacun and Kebab
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