Proud and honor of Turkey, Istanbul is spanned over two continents, the city’s exceptionally iconic and most popular travel destination. It boasts diversified modernity, the country’s deep-rooted history, culture and tradition still remains unexceptionally prevalent. With loads to see and do in this busy and colorful city, Istanbul has instantly become one of the favorite places to explore. The cultural blend of diversified communities, modern influences, and its wealthy historical timeline is difficult to avoid.
Usually travel sites have detailed information about things to do in Istanbul. Most of the times these information include visiting the architecture of Hagia Sophia, shopping in the historical Grand Bazaar, visiting Ottoman palaces and admiring the Blue Mosque. Our Turkey tour packages are classified according to the interests of travelers such as food, art and history, photography and shopping. So we research and collaborate with the concerned authorities of various fields and topics, to guide tourists create an extraordinary experience. Not everyone is a fan of historical sites, travelers who have been visiting Istanbul, half of the time they were confused, what to do next. If you are really keen about your Istanbul trip. You need to give a read to our list below for the top unusual and cool things to do in this incredible city and let’s create a trip a little unique this international tour!
1. One Day Street Art Tour
The city offers artwork to admire in abundance, especially graffiti and murals, you can see all over, car parks, shop shutters, white washed walls or old factories. Your street art tour must cover popular neighborhoods like Karakoy and Sishane, to witness art pieces that would definitely achieve appreciation. Do not skip to attend Istanbul Street Art festival, if you are an art lover. The Art festival allows you to see Istanbul from a different perspective altogether.
2. Ottoman Jewellery Workshop in the Grand Bazaar
Usually elegant pieces of jewellery is for sale in the Grand Bazaar, but travelers can make it instead! Under the instruction of an Ustad, (also known as master in English), aspirants are demonstrated the ancient craft of Ottoman jewellery making and then they can design and craft their own jewelry pieces. Classes last usually 3 to 4 hours, with a maximum attendance of 4 people. So get ready to feed your inner artist with fun- filled artistic international vacation.
3. Street Photography Walk
Istanbul is laden with awe- inspiring attractions which offers perfect picturesque spots for street photography. The city offers bustling streets and lanes, where you experience vibrant mixture of cultures and art. Enhance your photography skills, understand the functions and capture best moments from the destination. The city tour covers visits to Istiklal Street and Taksim Square Avenue with its magnificent architectural beauty, you may also visit Gezi Park, Galata Bridge and Eminonu, bazaars and New Mosque to work upon your camera skills.
4. Istanbul Bicycle Tour
Want to discover more of Istanbul? Cycling allows you to discover the city in a more detailed way as it showers an opportunity to relax, to relish and to witness the beauty around you at a slower pace. Plan for cycling and explore some of the best secret corners in this fabulous city not just the highlights. You will be given a local English speaking guide to assist you throughout your bicycle tour. Our Istanbul Package comprises of official bicycling tour which includes sightseeing, photography stops, visit breathtaking landscapes, piers, parks, and local restaurants which serves yummiest dishes from the town.
5. Mushroom Hunt and Picnic
If you are thinking you can’t find mushrooms in the hustle- bustle of cities, then you are absolutely wrong. You can savor the wild taste of nature in Belgrade forest which is located 15 kilometers away from Istanbul (with an almost 45 minutes’) drive, an exciting hideout for nature lovers. This ideal attraction is perfect for a mushroom hunters to spot different varieties, taste them and rejoice in picnic. If you really want to elevate your experience more, you can meet Jilber Barutcuyan, he is the proficient expert of mushroom in Turkey. He has completed his diploma in mushroom studies from Switzerland and he is a diver, climber, wine specialist, cave explorer and mushroom expert.
6. Flavors of the Old City
Istanbul has been a center of attraction when it comes to food and spices, food in the city is considered as the best in the list in comparison to other cities in the vicinity. Amazingly incredible, traditionally rich and extremely tasty, the best food from Istanbul is able to impact the tourism in the world by attracting thousands of travelers from every corner of the world. You can plan your visit to simit bakery to see how they are made, Zest into authentic Turkish breakfast and enjoy the most renowned Turkish coffee. If you are fond of wine, you can go for Turkish wine tasting session in a cellar, an undeniably tantalizing experience for you.
7. Sailing in Istanbul
Last but not the least, enjoying the stunning views of this ancient city from a yacht is one of the most popular things to do in Istanbul. You can relish sailing to its perfection in the months of June to September accompanied by sight-seeing of mosque, scenic minarets, friendly company of seagulls and whimsical dolphins. Sailing is always advised in sunny days and winds, However sometimes winds are too low to sail in August.
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