Scholar-Led Istiklal Street Small-Group Walking Tour



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Duration: 3h
Location: Istiklal Caddesi, Istanbul, Turkey | Istanbul, Turkey


Category: Tours & Sightseeing

Highlights:
Sheer energy & rich tapestry of a cosmopolitan metropolis
Vibrant street life & people watching in the pedestrian zone
Trendsetting designer boutiques, cafés & ice cream parlors
Gathering place of fashionable Istanbulites
Small-group tour for a more personalized experience

Inclusions:
Guided tour of Isitklal Avenue and surrounding area
Commentary in English

Description:

Istanbul’s present is as intriguing as is its past, evidenced by the fashionable crowds on Istiklal Avenue, a nearly-mile-long (1.4-km) elegant shopping street on the city’s European side. Walk along the vibrant district's eclectic mix of Art-Nouveau buildings and Parisian-style covered passages.

The rich tapestry of a 14-million-inhabitant metropolis plays out in cool fashion as people from all walks of life come to shop, eat, and entertain in an area once known as the “European Zone.” Restaurants and traditional Turkish food halls stand next to ice cream parlors; designer boutiques, trendy bars, and nightclubs compete for trade. The scene may be ever-changing, but the tram rattling in the middle of the avenue has transported passengers for over a century.

With a scholar, walk a route among grand neoclassical buildings in the part of Istanbul that Europeans settled in the late 19th century. See the Republic Monument at enormous Taksim Square, and stop by a fish market to size up the day's catch. Feel the sheer energy of this modern, outward-looking, and welcoming city.



Cancellation Policy: 5 days
Know before you book: At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place., Maximum group size is 6 people.

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