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Our local recommendations

We've handpicked our favourite local spots so you can continue exploring like a local after your experience is over.

Our top 5 street food / quick food stops:

Mercan Kokoreç (Kadikoy)
Midyeci Ahmet – delicious mussel
Kızılkayalar ''wet'' hamburger (Beyoglu)
Şahin Döner (Sultanahmet)
Vegan Food Cartel (Beyoglu)

Our top 5 most recommended restaurants / food establishments:

Namlı Gurme (Karaköy)
Tersane Restaurant (Karkaöy)
Zübeyir Ocakbaşı (Beyoğlu)
Mutto Anatolian Tapas Bar (Karaköy - Galataport)
Olden1772 - fine dining,historical restaurant(Sirkeci)

Best coffee stops in the city to start your day:

Kurukahveci Mehmed Efendi (Eminönü)
Caferaga Madrasah (Sultanahmet)
Şark Kahvesi(Grand Bazaar)

Top 5 live music / evening entertainment venues you can’t miss:

Nardis Jazz
Ruby
DoRock XL
Oligark
Monkey Istanbul

Our top 3 parks to wander and relax in:

Yıldız Park(Beşiktaş)
Gülhane Park(Sultanahmet)
Emirgan Park(İstinye)

Top 5 must-do activities in the city:

Cruise along the bosphorus
Recreat and treat yourself in a traditional Turkish Bath
Take in the 360 degree view of Istanbul from Galata Tower
Watch fishermans at night in Galata Bridge
Visit Kanlica Neighborhood famed for its Yoghurt

Our favourite hidden gems:

Kadıköy Flea Market
Beykoz Glass Museum
Fener & Balat Neighborhood

Helpful tips while visiting:

Instead of taking taxi, use Uber or BiTaksi apps which are directing yellow taxis to you and showing the approx cost and distance. Opportunity to pay online
Visit Hagia Sophia Mosque either very early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid crowd
Avoid taking pictures of people if not permitted
Dont buy anything if anyone approaches you to sell something
Dont use public transportation from 18:00 to 20:00 if you can, it gets busy