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BEFORE THE FIRST ADVENTURE

Make yourself at home in Istanbul.

How to get around, what to see, where to eat — and which tickets make sense for you.

Galata Tower above Karaköy and the Golden Horn
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Come for the sights.
Stay for lunch.

Five food stops, what to order, and a slower afternoon in Kadıköy.

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Your Istanbul reading list

Practical answers, recognisable places and room for discovery.

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Galata Tower at dusk
Food & drink3 min read
Istanbul

What to eat in Istanbul: dishes and neighbourhood stops

What should you eat in Istanbul? Start with simit, meze & baklava, plan food stops around sightseeing and compare independent meals with tasting tours.

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A woman holding a balık ekmek sandwich by the water in Istanbul, with Galata Tower behind her
Food & drink5 min read
Istanbul

Five Istanbul food stops worth saving — and what to order

Five Istanbul food stops drawn from visitor recommendations: what to order at Mahir, Şehzade, Çiya, Borsam and Walter’s, with branch details and map links.

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