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secret culinary and cultural spots

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You will learn secret spots of Istanbul especially in respect of gastronomy. We will advice you both economic and luxury ones.

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  • Senior
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  • History Buff
  • Art and Architecture Lover
  • Nature Lover
  • Foodie
  • Like a Local

20 Places

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20 Places

Sensus Winebar

Restaurants

Bosphorus Strait

Bodies of Water

Hamur Dogal

Restaurants

Galata Tower

Historic Sites, Observation Decks & Towers

Dolmabahce Palace

Architectural Buildings

Beyoglu

Neighborhoods

Kariye Museum (The Chora Church)

Art Museums, History Museums

Istanbul Archaeological Museums

History Museums

Maiden's Tower

Historic Sites, Observation Decks & Towers

Cicek Pasaji

Points of Interest & Landmarks

Rumeli Fortress

Historic Sites, History Museums

Istanbul Modern Museum

Art Museums

Fenerbahce

Neighborhoods

Haydarpasa Terminal

Historic Sites, Points of Interest & Landmarks

Yedikule (Castle of the Seven Towers)

Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites

Rahmi M. Koc Museum

Specialty Museums

Istiklal Street

Points of Interest & Landmarks

Ortakoy

Neighborhoods

Galata Bridge

Bridges

Basilica Cistern

Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites

KanGurular's City Tips

  • % 10 tip is the right rate but you do not have to leave a tip in every place
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    Sensus Winebar
    Restaurants (Wine Bar)
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    KanGurular Says:

    This place is a great wine house. Yo can drink local wines by glass with affordable prices.

    Good for
    • Foodie
    • Solo
    • Peace and Quiet Seeker
    • Must See
    • Friends
    • Thrifty Traveler
    Tips
    • The atmosphere is authentic. Lunch time is better for visit
    Plan to stay:/
    1-2 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #1,543 of 7,298 restaurants in Istanbul
    • Excellent service, food and ambiance 11/03/2016
    • bad wine and service 10/23/2016
    • Sensus Winebar
    Address:
    5 Buyukhendek Caddesi
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    Hours:
    Sun - Sat
    10:00 am - 11:00 pm
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    Bosphorus Strait
    Bodies of Water
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    KanGurular Says:

    You can spent your time by wandering two sides of Bosphorus. you can also join a city line ship tour

    Good for
    • Must See
    • History Buff
    • Hidden Gems
    • Like a Local
    • Nature Lover
    Tips
    • Rumeli fortress, beylerbeyi palace, dolmabahçe palace
    Plan to stay:/
    More than 3 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #8 of 1,057 things to do in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • Tour of the golden horn 07/13/2017
    • Narrow body of water seperates old and modern architectures 07/13/2017
    • Bosphorus Strait
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    Hamur Dogal
    Restaurants (Turkish)
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    KanGurular Says:

    You can taste here local and delicious Turkish foods with affordable prices.

    Good for
    • Foodie
    Tips
    • Mantı (turkish ravioli ) is the best
    Plan to stay:/
    1-2 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #4,783 of 7,298 restaurants in Istanbul
    • Successful home made style food. 03/18/2015
    • Hamur Dogal
    Address:
    Aytar Caddesi, Saydam Sokak, No 7/A, Besiktas, Istanbul
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    Phone:
    +90 530 283 6089
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    Galata Tower
    Historic Sites, Observation Decks & Towers
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    KanGurular Says:

    It is a very historical place and has a great panoramic Istanbul view.

    Good for
    • Must See
    • History Buff
    • Hidden Gems
    • Like a Local
    • Nature Lover
    Tips
    • You can enjoy with different views
    Plan to stay:/
    Less than 1 hour
    From the community
    Ranked #20 of 1,057 things to do in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • Wonderful view, worth the wait 07/13/2017
    • Galata tower 07/12/2017
    • Galata Tower
    Address:
    Buyuk Hendek Cad.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    Phone:
    +90 212 293 8180
    Other:
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    Dolmabahce Palace
    Architectural Buildings
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    KanGurular Says:

    It is a classic artwork from 19 th century. You can learn abour late Ottoman architecture

    Good for
    • Solo
    • Must See
    • Friends
    • History Buff
    • Art and Architecture Lover
    • Trendsetter
    Tips
    • The place where Ataturk died
    Plan to stay:/
    2-3 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #10 of 1,057 things to do in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • Amazing 07/11/2017
    • Beautiful palace 07/11/2017
    • Dolmabahce Palace
    Phone:
    +90 212 236 9000
    Hours:
    Tue - Sun
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Other:
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    Beyoglu
    Neighborhoods
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    KanGurular Says:

    Here's old name was pera. It was a very historical and culural region of the city. You can visit churches, old galatasaray lycee building and other art nouveau buildings.

    Good for
    • Must See
    • Like a Local
    • History Buff
    • Thrill Seeker
    • Shopping Fanatic
    • Art and Architecture Lover
    • Nightlife Seeker
    Tips
    • kokoreç at mercan, Çiçek passage, Tram
    Plan to stay:/
    More than 3 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #40 of 1,057 things to do in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • Bohemian Side 07/13/2017
    • Live area of Istanbul 07/09/2017
    • Beyoglu
    Other:
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    Kariye Museum (The Chora Church)
    Art Museums, History Museums
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    KanGurular Says:

    You can see the marvellous Byzantine frescos and mosaics.

    Good for
    • Must See
    • Hidden Gems
    • History Buff
    Tips
    • Yoa can also visit Asitane restaurant for Ottoman kitchen
    Plan to stay:/
    1-2 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #13 of 1,057 things to do in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • Hidden gem 07/03/2017
    • Disappointing 07/03/2017
    • Kariye Museum (The Chora Church)
    Address:
    Kariye Camii Sokak,No:26 Edirnekapi
    Istanbul 34087
    Turkey
    Phone:
    +90 212 631 9241
    Hours:
    Thu - Tue
    9:00 am - 4:30 pm
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    Istanbul Archaeological Museums
    History Museums
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    KanGurular Says:

    It is the best archeology musem in Turkey. It has a very rich collection.

    Good for
    • Peace and Quiet Seeker
    • Must See
    • Hidden Gems
    • Solo
    • Friends
    • History Buff
    • Couples
    • Thrill Seeker
    • Family
    • Art and Architecture Lover
    Tips
    • Great alaxander's tomb
    Plan to stay:/
    More than 3 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #26 of 1,057 things to do in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • Archaeological Nirvana 07/12/2017
    • Extremely impressive collection 07/10/2017
    • Istanbul Archaeological Museums
    Address:
    Osman Hamdi Bey Yokusu
    Sultanahmet
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    Phone:
    +90 212 520 7740
    Other:
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    Maiden's Tower
    Historic Sites, Observation Decks & Towers
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    KanGurular Says:

    Maidens Tower is a legendary place. You can see the Bosphorus from a different piont of view.

    Good for
    • Must See
    • Hidden Gems
    • Nature Lover
    Plan to stay:/
    1-2 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #38 of 1,057 things to do in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • Could visit everyday :) 07/09/2017
    • The World is not Enough 07/06/2017
    • Maiden's Tower
    Address:
    Uskudar
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    Phone:
    +90 216 342 4747
    Hours:
    Mon - Fri
    9:15 am - 6:45 pm
    Sat - Sun
    10:00 am - 6:45 pm
    8:15 pm - 12:30 am
    Other:
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    Cicek Pasaji
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
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    KanGurular Says:

    This passege is a art nouveou jewel and full of traditional bars

    Good for
    • Friends
    • History Buff
    • Like a Local
    Tips
    • You can drink a glass of beer bfore kokoreç
    Plan to stay:/
    Less than 1 hour
    From the community
    Ranked #130 of 1,057 things to do in Istanbul
    • Ceneviz meyhanesi istanbul 07/10/2017
    • Nice pasage 06/27/2017
    • Cicek Pasaji
    Address:
    Huseyinaga Mh
    Beyoglu
    Istanbul
    Turkey
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    Rumeli Fortress
    Historic Sites, History Museums
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    KanGurular Says:

    Rumeli fortress is a huge Fortress was built by mehmet the conqueror in 1452 just before conquest of Constantinople.

    Good for
    • Must See
    • Art and Architecture Lover
    • History Buff
    Tips
    • spring is the best seson for visiting.
    Plan to stay:/
    2-3 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #35 of 1,057 things to do in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • Awesome 07/13/2017
    • Looks more impressive from the boat 07/11/2017
    • Rumeli Fortress
    Address:
    Tarabya Yenikoy Cad.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    Phone:
    +90 212 263 5305
    Other:
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    Istanbul Modern Museum
    Art Museums
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    KanGurular Says:

    It siimodern art museum. You can see different art collections and you can sit its cafe and restaurant with sea view.

    Good for
    • Solo
    • Friends
    • Couples
    Plan to stay:/
    2-3 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #19 of 1,057 things to do in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • Must Visit. 07/11/2017
    • Extremely enjoyable - a whole day's worth of art! 07/10/2017
    • Istanbul Modern Museum
    Address:
    Meclis-i Mebusan Caddesi
    Liman Isletmeleri Sahasi Antrepo No: 4
    Istanbul 34433
    Turkey
    Phone:
    +90 212 334 7300
    Hours:
    Tue - Wed
    10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Thu
    10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Fri - Sun
    10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Other:
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    Fenerbahce
    Neighborhoods
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    KanGurular Says:

    Fenerbahçe has a green park and light house and also a good Prince's Islands view.

    Good for
    • Peace and Quiet Seeker
    • Nature Lover
    Plan to stay:/
    2-3 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #114 of 1,057 things to do in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • A location of the football team 04/23/2017
    • Views, sceneries and much more 12/01/2016
    • Fenerbahce
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    Haydarpasa Terminal
    Historic Sites, Points of Interest & Landmarks
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    KanGurular Says:

    It is one of the symbol buildings of the city. It is very impressive.

    Good for
    • Must See
    • History Buff
    Tips
    • mythos restaurant
    Plan to stay:/
    1-2 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #84 of 1,057 things to do in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • Under restoration 04/07/2017
    • What a gem! 11/30/2016
    • Haydarpasa Terminal
    Address:
    Asian Side
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    Phone:
    +90 216 348 8020
    Other:
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    Yedikule (Castle of the Seven Towers)
    Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites
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    KanGurular Says:

    It is a very historical dungeons for Istanbul. It has seven different towers with different names.

    Good for
    • Solo
    • Friends
    • History Buff
    Plan to stay:/
    2-3 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #0 of 0 things to do in Istanbul
    • Yedikule still officialy closed, BUT this january 2016 was possible to enter. 02/16/2016
    • Great place for history lovers 01/21/2016
    Address:
    Yedikule Mh.
    Fatih
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    Phone:
    +90 212 263 3505
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    Rahmi M. Koc Museum
    Specialty Museums
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    KanGurular Says:

    It is a unique museum in Istanbul. Yoa can see different kinds of machines, trains, cars, planes even submarine

    Good for
    • Must See
    • Trendsetter
    • Hidden Gems
    Plan to stay:/
    More than 3 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #11 of 1,057 things to do in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • GOOD FOR ANY AGE 07/11/2017
    • Beautifully presented 07/04/2017
    • Rahmi M. Koc Museum
    Address:
    Haskoy Cad. No: 5
    Beyoglu, Haskoy
    Istanbul 34445
    Turkey
    Phone:
    +90 212 369 6600
    Other:
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    Istiklal Street
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
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    KanGurular Says:

    It is the most crowded pedestrian area in Istanbul. It is always full of people.

    Good for
    • Must See
    • History Buff
    • Shopping Fanatic
    • Trendsetter
    • Nightlife Seeker
    • Like a Local
    Tips
    • Tram, historical tunnel, ağa mosque
    Plan to stay:/
    2-3 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #34 of 1,057 things to do in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • Colourful shops 07/13/2017
    • The most attractive street of İstanbul 07/12/2017
    • Istiklal Street
    Address:
    istiklal street Taksim
    Beyoglu
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    Phone:
    +90 532 421 6164
    Other:
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    Ortakoy
    Neighborhoods
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    KanGurular Says:

    ıt is a famous place with its mosque and baked potatoes.

    Good for
    • Like a Local
    • Nature Lover
    Plan to stay:/
    1-2 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #27 of 1,057 things to do in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • Must go 07/13/2017
    • a place to visit 07/11/2017
    • Ortakoy
    Address:
    Bosphorus suburbs
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    Other:
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    Galata Bridge
    Bridges
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    KanGurular Says:

    It is a nice place to watch Istanbul and walking between karaköy and Eminonü.

    Good for
    • Must See
    • History Buff
    • Like a Local
    Plan to stay:/
    Less than 1 hour
    From the community
    Ranked #33 of 1,057 things to do in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • Walk or Fishing 07/11/2017
    • Crossing the Golden Horn 07/10/2017
    • Galata Bridge
    Address:
    Galata Koprusu Kemankes Karamustafa Pasa
    Beyoglu
    Istanbul 34425
    Turkey
    Phone:
    +90 212 243 9501
    Other:
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    Basilica Cistern
    Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites
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    KanGurular Says:

    Basilica cistern is a very old place.Its history go back until Byzantium age.

    Good for
    • Hidden Gems
    • History Buff
    Tips
    • Medusa head is worth to see
    Plan to stay:/
    1-2 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #6 of 1,057 things to do in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • Beat the heat! 07/13/2017
    • A place that you must visit. 07/12/2017
    • Basilica Cistern
    Address:
    Alemdar Mahallesi, Yerebatan Caddesi, No:1/3
    Istanbul 34410
    Turkey
    Phone:
    +90 212 512 1570
    Hours:
    Sun - Sat
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm
    Other:
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