Free tour
Discovering Taksim and Tasting Turkish Food - Free Walking Tour
Acceptable(71)
Guru: Yavuz
Registered on 7 January 2020
Hi! My name is Yavuz. I was born and grew up in Istanbul. I'm a master student and basketball writer. I like meeting new people and communicating with them. I love exploring new places. Thus, I discovered the best places to eat and visit in Istanbul. Welcome to Istanbul!
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free
Tour description
Taksim is a major tourist and leisure district famed for its boutiques, bookstores, art galleries, cinemas, theatres, churches, libraries, cafés, pubs, historical patisseries and restaurants. It is considered the heart of modern Istanbul. Istiklal Avenue and Galata Tower located in the Taksim.
Our tour will start at Taksim Square and continue on Istiklal Street. We will see many historical places on Istiklal Avenue and we will taste some Turkish street food. Our last stop will be the Galata Tower.
What will we see?
- Republic Monument
- Hagia Triada
- Greek Orthodox Church
- Huseyin Aga Mosque
- Çiçek Pasajı (Cité de Péra)
- Balık Pazarı (The Fish Market)
- Galatasaray High School
- Aznavur Passage
- Church of St. Anthony of Padua
- Church of St. Mary Draperis
- Galata Tower
What will we try?
- Tantuni
- Kokoreç
- Stuffed Mussels
- Pide
- Kazandibi
- Chicken Breast Dessert
- Turkish Coffee
This is a tip based free food tour, which means that you only pay for what you eat. If you eat all the foods on my list, it will cost around 150 TL = 15 Euro.
Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
Gmsuyu Mahallesi Sraselviler Cd Gmsuyu Osmanl Sk 34437 Beyolustanbul Turkey
I'll be waiting for you in front of Taxim Hill Hotel
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
Tour reviews
Acceptable(71)
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By category
Professionalism
4.67
Fun
4.76
Communication
4.67
Quality
4.56
Route
4.69
Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.
What should I know?
Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.
Discovering Taksim and Tasting Turkish Food - Free Walking Tour
