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Istiklal Street (Istiklal Caddesi) / Taksim Square
Best time to visit
Late afternoon to early evening, when shops and cafés are open and street performers gather; avoid weekday morning commute times to skip the local rush.
Budget tips
No entrance fee for the avenue or square, walking costs nothing; use an Istanbulkart for tram or metro rides and save by choosing street food like simit or midye dolma over sit-down restaurants.
Recommended for
Street photographers, Food lovers, Nightlife seekers, Urban explorers
Plan your visit
2-4 hours
About
Hurtige fakta: Duften af brød og kaffe blander sig med klirren fra skinnerne, mens en nostalgisk sporvogn langsomt glider gennem den livlige gågade. Gaden gemmer på over 100 teatre, gallerier og små musiksteder, så kulturlivet pulserer døgnet rundt.
Højdepunkter: Forestil dig en brostensbelagt gade på cirka 1,4 kilometer hvor en lille rød nostalgisk sporvogn klaprer langsomt forbi, dens klokke ringer og duften af bagværk og stærk kaffe blander sig med live-gademusik. En ofte overset kuriositet er at flere af de victorianske facader gemmer hemmelige baggårdsbiografer og små biblioteker med håndskrevne breve og aviser, nogle over hundrede år gamle, som guider elsker at pege på under aftenrundvisninger.
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable shoes, the avenue is long and mostly cobbled in places.
- For the classic photo with the red nostalgic tram, wait near Galatasaray Passage or the Russian Consulate corner.
- If crowds bother you, visit on a weekday morning when shops open and foot traffic is lighter.
- Skip expensive tourist restaurants on side streets, look for small lokantas and bakeries for cheaper, authentic bites.
Practical info
Klik for at booke en GRATIS gåtur i Istanbul, Turkey
Den bedste måde at opleve en by med en lokal guide.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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