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Vefa Bozacısı
Boza since 1876
About Vefa Bozacısı
Vefa Bozacısı, on Vefa Caddesi below the Süleymaniye Mosque, has served boza since 1876: a thick, sweet and slightly sour drink of fermented millet, topped with cinnamon and roasted chickpeas. It is a winter tradition, and the shop with its marble counter is a step back in time.
Why it's on our list
- Boza with cinnamon and chickpeas
- Since 1876
- Best in winter
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Vefa Bozacısı before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Vefa Bozacısı are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest metro & tram stops
- Vezneciler-İstanbul ÜniversitesiM2350 m4 min walk
- AksarayT1750 m9 min walk
- KüçükpazarT5750 m9 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Şehzadebaşı Caddesi350 m4 min walk
- Taxi rank, Sirvanizade Sokağı500 m6 min walk
Key sights
- Süleymaniye Mosque500 mWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Grand Bazaar950 mWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Spice Bazaar1.1 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Galata Bridge1.4 kmWalk 17 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Galata Tower1.8 kmWalk 22 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Basilica Cistern1.8 kmWalk 23 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Blue Mosque1.9 kmWalk 24 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Hagia Sophia2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Topkapı Palace2.1 kmWalk 27 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 9 min
- İstiklal Avenue2.6 kmWalk 33 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 11 min
Getting around
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)32 kmCar or taxi 100 min
- Istanbul Airport (IST)34 kmCar or taxi 104 min