Beyoğlu (2)

Area with a big pedestrian street, nice waterfront, and vibrant areas with nightlife.

Basic Itinerary

Start at the waterfront at Karaköy

Interesting active waterfront

There are some cafes and bars in the north-eastern part of this neighborhood (near Baltazar)

Walk or take the historic funicular up to Galata Tower

Can go up to the top of Galata Tower for a view

Walk down Istiklal Street (Istiklal Caddesi)

Pedestrian Street with tram, lots of shops and cafes

Can follow Rick Steve’s New District walking tour

Get off Istiklal a bit to peruse the Asmalı Mescit neighborhood for nightlife

Arrive at Taksim Square

Peruse the areas off Istiklal for more nightlife and activity (Asmalı Mescit, Cihangir)

Food options

Stuffed mussels (from street vendors at the waterfront or from Midyeci Ahmet)

Fish wrap (balık dürüm), Balıkçı Tufan

Karaköy Güllüoğlu for baklava

Desserts along Istiklal (profiteroles at Inci Pastanesi) (Mado or misc stands for Turkish style ice cream).

Kokoreç (chopped intestines sandwich, very popular street / drunk food, can be found in any neighborhood)