Free tour

The "Cool" Tour of Istanbul (yeah you heard what I said)

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İstanbul

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: German and English

Guru: Ş

PRO

Verified quality

Registered on 4 September 2024

Hi! My name is Şahika. A native Istanbul-er (I hate İstanbulite) I spent several years living in other diverse and fast-paced cities including Houston, Boston and London. I think I can give you a unique perspective of Istanbul comparing it to other metropolis and ultimately showcase how it is like no other city in the world. I am an avid traveler myself and I deeply treasure the spontaneous connections created on the road; purely out of shared curiosity and an unspoken agreement to share a moment together. I will be striving to create this convivial atmosphere on my own tours.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

This tour is for fun-lovers, night-owls, and tireless travelers who are done with the "essentials" of Istanbul. There are countless tours of the main attractions during the day... but at night? I want to showcase how the historical peninsula of Istanbul transforms in the evening. We'll mostly be around Karakoy and Taksim and you'll see how the nightlife of Istanbul takes shape. Besides showing you some of the oldest bars and restaurants, I really want to explain the alternative scene and what makes Istanbul so "cool." So, I'll be pointing out structures like: Ottoman-buildings which have been converted into libraries and public learning spaces, a self-sustaining soup kitchen run by an activist and survivor of sex-trafficking, or the only unofficial queer club in Taksim.

I recommend you...

Prepare your stories and fun facts
Stay comfortable as there will be a few steep climbs
Come hungry (~5€, optional, great street food at the end)

I am an avid-traveler myself and I deeply treasure the spontaneous connections created under such colorful circumstances so, this tour has a SOCIAL focus as well. There will be a conversational atmosphere and the opportunity to grab drinks (optional, of course) at our stops. This tour is ideal for a dynamic group or extraverted solo-travelers because sorry, I will try to make all of us become FRRRIEEENDS

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Arap Cami, Teğmen Hüseyin Sofu Sk. No:13, 34421 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

Across from the Karakoy tram station right next to the cafe "Books and Coffee". I will be wearing a red Boston cap

Outside visit

Karaköy Tünel

Outside visit

Bereketzade

Outside visit

Bedrettin

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 €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).