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10 Local Things to Do in Istanbul
Kılıç Ali Paşa Hamamı is one of 10 Local Things to Do in Istanbul.

1. Kılıç Ali Paşa Hamamı

9.4
Kemankeş Mah. Hamam Sok. No:1, İstanbul, İstanbul
Spa · Kemankeş Karamustafapaşa · 149 tips and reviews

LocalGuddyLocalGuddy: LET A STRANGER KNEAD YOU; TAKE A TURKISH BATH. Turkish bath (Turkish Hamam) is the best way to relax after a long day by walking. Don't forget to get a massage! Find locals to show you Istanbul: Read more.

Galata Tower is one of 10 Local Things to Do in Istanbul.

2. Galata Tower

9.5
(Galata Kulesi)
Bereketzade Mah. Büyük Hendek Cad. Galata, Beyoğlu, İstanbul
Historic and Protected Site · Bereketzade · 2463 tips and reviews

LocalGuddyLocalGuddy: GET TO THE TOP OF GALATA TOWER. Galata tower is Istanbul's one of the most striking landmarks. It has an awesome view of Istanbul. Find locals to show you Istanbul. Read more.

Pierre Loti Tepesi is one of 10 Local Things to Do in Istanbul.

3. Pierre Loti Tepesi

9.1
Eyüp, İstanbul
Scenic Lookout · 1568 tips and reviews

LocalGuddyLocalGuddy: TAKE THE LIFT UP TO PIERRE LOTI. It has an awesome view. I would recommend you to have a breakfast there in the early morning or drink a tea while reading your book. Find locals to show you Istanbul. Read more.

Gülhane Park is one of 10 Local Things to Do in Istanbul.

4. Gülhane Park

9.2
(Gülhane Parkı)
Cankurtaran Mh. Nöbethane Cad. No:1 Gülhane, Fatih, İstanbul
Park · 1115 tips and reviews

LocalGuddyLocalGuddy: CHILL OUT IN GULHANE PARK. Gulhane park is the garden of the Topkapı Palace. You can either run in the park or sit on the grass and relax. The park is full of green. Find locals to show you Istanbul: Read more.

Grand Bazaar is one of 10 Local Things to Do in Istanbul.

5. Grand Bazaar

9.2
(Kapalıçarşı)
Beyazıt, Fatih, İstanbul
Historic and Protected Site · Beyazıt · 1926 tips and reviews

LocalGuddyLocalGuddy: SAY "BEN ÖĞRENCİYİM, BENDE PARA YOK" It means "I am a student, I don't have money"You will go to Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar etc. and if you use this sentence, it will work while asking for a discount. Read more.

Princes' Islands is one of 10 Local Things to Do in Istanbul.

6. Princes' Islands

(Prens Adaları)
Sea of Marmara, İstanbul, İstanbul
Island · Burgazada · 23 tips and reviews

LocalGuddyLocalGuddy: TAKE A PHAETON TOUR IN PRINCES' ISLANDS. If you are visiting Istanbul in a warm weather, definitely, visit Princes' Islands and rent a bike or take a phaeton tour. Find locals to show you Istanbul Read more.

İstanbul Archaeological Museums is one of 10 Local Things to Do in Istanbul.

7. İstanbul Archaeological Museums

9.0
(İstanbul Arkeoloji Müzeleri)
Alemdar Caddesi,Osman Hamdi Bey Yokusu, Fatih, İstanbul, İstanbul
History Museum · Cankurtaran · 412 tips and reviews

LocalGuddyLocalGuddy: VISIT ISTANBUL ARCHAEOLOGY MUSEUMS. If you are interested in history, definitely visit Istanbul archeology museums where you can see more than one million objects. Find locals to show you Istanbul: Read more.

Karaköy Vapur İskelesi is one of 10 Local Things to Do in Istanbul.

8. Karaköy Vapur İskelesi

Rıhtım Cad. Karaköy, Beyoğlu, İstanbul
Pier · 99 tips and reviews

LocalGuddyLocalGuddy: GO TO TAVERN IN KARAKÖY AND DRINK RAKI. Rakı is the most known and strongest(40% alcohol) national drink of Turkey. See a Raki Night Experience from a local in Istanbul Read more.

Kurukahveci Mehmet Efendi Mahdumları is one of 10 Local Things to Do in Istanbul.

9. Kurukahveci Mehmet Efendi Mahdumları

9.1
Tahmiş Sok No:66 Eminönü, Fatih, İstanbul
Coffee Shop · Rüstempaşa · 269 tips and reviews

LocalGuddyLocalGuddy: DRINK TURKISH COFFEE TO CURE THE HANGOVER. You can not leave the city before tasting one of the best coffee on the planet. Turkish coffee is worldwide brand itself. Read more.

Büyük Valide Han is one of 10 Local Things to Do in Istanbul.

10. Büyük Valide Han

8.8
Mercan Mah. Çakmakçılar Ykş, Hanlar Bölgesi, İstanbul, İstanbul
Historic and Protected Site · Fatih · 101 tips and reviews

LocalGuddyLocalGuddy: GET TO THE ROOFTOP OF BUYUK VALIDE INN. It is kind of impossible to get there without a local because you need the key of rooftop's door. See locals to show you Istanbul: Read more.