Inside the Grand Bazaar

Itinerary · Istanbul, Türkiye

Four days in Istanbul, day 3: the Grand Bazaar & Beyoğlu

From the Grand Bazaar across the Golden Horn to Beyoğlu, with a starred dinner on a rooftop. Continue with day 4 in Nişantaşı and on the Bosphorus.

Day 3 of 4

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  1. 9:30

    1Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı)

    Beyazıt·Covered bazaar

    Early, before the crowds (closed Sundays).

  2. 12:30

    2Galata Bridge

    Eminönü·Bridge

    Across the Golden Horn.

  3. 13:30

    3Yeni Lokanta

    Beyoğlu·Modern Turkish

    Lunch on Kumbaracı Yokuşu.

  4. 15:30

    4İstiklal Avenue

    Beyoğlu·Avenue

    The great promenade.

  5. 17:00

    5Pera Museum

    Beyoğlu·Museum

    The Tortoise Trainer.

  6. 20:00

    6Nicole

    Beyoğlu·Modern Mediterranean

    Dinner above Tomtom Suites (one MICHELIN Star).

  7. 22:30

    7Flekk

    Beyoğlu·Cocktail bar

    A nightcap in Tomtom.

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