Istanbul, an iconic city and the most popular tourist destination in Turkey, has immense dignity and pride. The cultural infusion of various communities, modern influences, and its historical timeline is impossible to ignore.
Most travel publications have detailed articles about things to do in Istanbul. They normally involve shopping in the historical Grand Bazaar, visiting Ottoman palaces, admiring the architecture of Hagia Sophia and delving into the depths of Islam, by visiting the Blue mosque. Unfortunately though, not everyone likes touring historical sites and countless visitors, who have been to Istanbul, more than once, are often clueless about what to do next. So a passionate Istanbulite, decided to fill a gap in the market.
Things to do in Istanbul : Suggestions by Locals
Sinan Sökmen is the founder and managing director of an alternative concept to touring Istanbul. He said…
Our tours are categorized according to interests and hobbies such as history, photography, food, art, or shopping. So we collaborate with connoisseurs of various fields and topics, to help visitors create a personal experience.
Since I am constantly seeking offbeat experiences in Turkey, he instantly had my attention and told me more about these locals and their ideas of things to do in Istanbul.
1 : One Day Street Art Tour
Some call it graffiti, but all over Istanbul, shop shutters, car parks, old factories or white washed walls are canvases for impressive art work and murals. The street art tour visits famous urban neighbourhoods such as Sishane and Karakoy, to see pieces that would gain much admiration in an art gallery.
Tour Curator is Erbil Sivaslioglu, an active promoter for the yearly Istanbul Street Art Festival. He has extensive knowledge of urban neighbourhoods and also the street-artists and their sources of inspiration. He urges everyone to look at Istanbul from a different perspective.
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