This blog written by a young and passionate French-Turkish team, will help you visit the real Istanbul. With us, you will discover the multiple facets of Istanbul, its so varied districts, its unequalled history, its current events which are always as ebullient as its night life, its rich gastronomy, without forgetting the districts of the Bosphorus too often neglected by the tourists
Do you have a question? Would you like to discover the most atypical districts during one of our walks in small groups? Create a tailor-made trip to Istanbul or elsewhere in Turkey? We are here for you.
Have a lovely trip and enjoy reading
by tooistanbul | Jan 4, 2022 | Guided tours,Travel with us | 0 Comments
Taste the flavours of two continents, Beşiktaş and Üsküdar We, at Tooistanbul.com, and Turkish people, are truly passionate about food, and one of the things we worship...
by tooistanbul | Mar 10, 2020 | Guided tours,Travel with us | 0 Comments
Discover the emblematic monuments of Istanbul Istanbul is a multi-millennial city having been the capital of 3 great empires: the Byzantine Empire, the Eastern...
by tooistanbul | Feb 27, 2019 | Guided tours,Travel with us | 0 Comments
Between tradition and modernity, a district with a strong and assertive culture - Yeldeğirmeni - Moda - Kadıköy Kadıköy, the center of the Asian side of the city, is...
by tooistanbul | Oct 9, 2017 | Guided tours,Travel with us | 0 Comments
Journey through History - Fatih, Fener, Balat, Beyoglu Historically Byzantium, Constantinople, and finally Istanbul has been a bridge for the people between Europe and...
by tooistanbul | Jan 22, 2016 | Activity,Discover the Bosphorus by boat,Guided tours,Travel with us | 0 Comments
Discover with us the Bosphorus at sunset During this 3-hour cruise, you will discover the Bosphorus Strait which is for us the main wealth and beauty of Istanbul, it is...
by tooistanbul | Jul 9, 2014 | Guided tours,Other activities | 0 Comments
Sailing in Istanbul What is better than to spend a day sailing in Istanbul? After several days of visits in the summer heat of Istanbul, you may want to take some fresh...
by tooistanbul | Feb 21, 2024 | Currently,The Guide | 0 Comments
Ramadan in Istanbul : What's the difference? Is it a good idea to visit Istanbul during Ramadan? Imagine a city where the minarets rise majestically into the sky, where...
by tooistanbul | Feb 24, 2022 | Currently | 0 Comments
WEATHER, WHAT TO SEE, WHAT TO DO IN MARCH IN ISTANBUL? Is the weather in March a good time to visit Istanbul? What to do in Istanbul in March? March promises to be a...
by tooistanbul | Jan 20, 2022 | Currently | 0 Comments
What to do, what to see in February in Istanbul? Is the February weather a good time to visit Istanbul? What to do in Istanbul in February News, festivals, concerts,...
by tooistanbul | Dec 16, 2021 | Currently,Seasons,The Guide | 1 Comment
In winter, the temperature in Istanbul fluctuates between 4 and 12 degrees Celsius, with January and February being the coldest months. This winter weather means you...
by tooistanbul | Feb 14, 2024 | Activity,Swim | 0 Comments
What are the most beautiful swimming pools in Istanbul? Summer in Istanbul is very warm, especially in July and August. During your stay, you will wonder how you can...
by tooistanbul | Feb 14, 2024 | Activity,Going out | 0 Comments
From May to October, summer settles in Istanbul, and the temperature rises. It is now out of question to lock up in bars or closed clubs, Istanbul residents want to go...
by tooistanbul | Feb 14, 2024 | Activity,Daily visits | 1 Comment
Visit Istanbul: the Bosphorus Coming to Istanbul without visiting the neighborhoods alongside the Bosphorus would be a big loss. Most of the tourists only do a boat...
by tooistanbul | Feb 14, 2024 | Activity,Going out | 0 Comments
Where to go out at night in Istanbul? Istanbul is a city that never sleeps, if you like to party you will not be disappointed! With over 16 million inhabitants in...
by tooistanbul | Feb 14, 2024 | Activity,Going out | 0 Comments
Where to drink in Istanbul? The night falls on Istanbul and you start being thirsty? Good news, Istanbul also lives at night and places to have a drink are not lacking....
by tooistanbul | Feb 6, 2024 | Getting around,The Guide | 0 Comments
updated on february 6 Before your arrival Before telling you about the means types of transportation to make go from the new airport in Istanbul to your...
by tooistanbul | Feb 6, 2024 | Getting around,The Guide | 0 Comments
updated on february 6 There are nearly 18,000 taxis ("Taksi") in Istanbul, you can easily recognize them thanks to their yellow, turquoise or black color. Taxis are...
by tooistanbul | Feb 6, 2024 | Getting around,The Guide | 11 Comments
updated on february 6 Public transportation in Istanbul Istanbul stretches over 5,000 km ² therefore moving is not always easy because it is one of the most congested...
by tooistanbul | Jun 30, 2020 | Activity,Daily visits | 0 Comments
Visit Istanbul: Sultanahmet The Sultanahmet district is the historic district of Istanbul. There are so many things to visit that you can easily spend the week there,...
by tooistanbul | Apr 27, 2020 | Cuisine | 0 Comments
Other specialties of Turkish cuisine How to think about childhood without remembering grandma’s delicious dishes? The variety of caterers, "esnaf lokantası", serving...
by tooistanbul | Apr 27, 2020 | Cuisine | 0 Comments
A guide to the best Istanbul street food You will quickly notice that in Turkey and especially in Istanbul, there is not a settled time to eat. Restaurants are open at...
by tooistanbul | Apr 27, 2020 | Cuisine | 0 Comments
The spices most used in Turkish cuisine Turkish cuisine is very spicy, and even if most of them are not cultivated in Turkey, there is a real market dedicated to them....
by tooistanbul | Apr 24, 2020 | About Turkey,Cuisine,The Guide | 0 Comments
A little history about the wine in Turkey… The land in Turkey is among the oldest cultivated lands in the world according to archaeological excavations, and the...
by tooistanbul | Jul 20, 2015 | Cuisine | 1 Comment
Turkish desserts Sweets, candies and other delicacies of Turkish cuisine: Among all the diversity and the culinary richness that you will find during your stay, don’t...
by tooistanbul | Jul 23, 2014 | Cuisine | 1 Comment
Discover the flavors of real Turkish cuisine During your stay in Istanbul, do not miss out on the richness of Turkish cuisine! Turkish cuisine is one of the most varied...
by tooistanbul | Jul 21, 2014 | Cuisine | 1 Comment
The Turkish breakfast: "kahvaltı" Turkish breakfast is a meal itself, it generally salty. The word kahvaltı has its origin in "kahve altı" which means "before coffee"....
by tooistanbul | May 16, 2014 | Cuisine | 0 Comments
Kebab ("kebap" in Turkish) means "roasted meat" and refers to various grilled meat or fish dishes. Originally from this part of the globe, the meat is cooked on a...
by tooistanbul | May 7, 2014 | Cuisine | 0 Comments
How do you eat fish in Turkey and where are the best places? Built around the Marmara Sea and the Black Sea, Istanbul is full of fish restaurants called "meyhane"....
by tooistanbul | Jun 17, 2020 | About Turkey,The Guide | 0 Comments
Our small travel guide Turkey in summary Turkey is a destination with all kinds of landscapes for everyone's pleasure. This country is located on two continents, mainly...
by tooistanbul | May 4, 2020 | About Turkey | 0 Comments
The Nazar Boncuk (Nazar Boncuğu) - The blue evil eye in Turkey From your first moments in Turkey, you will certainly notice these blue pendants, eye-shaped, hanging...
by tooistanbul | Apr 29, 2020 | About Turkey | 0 Comments
Istanbul and the women: getting rid of the clichés I am often surprised (and sometimes amused) about the remarks of my entourage when I remind them of my expatriation...
by tooistanbul | Apr 24, 2020 | About Turkey,Cuisine,The Guide | 0 Comments
A little history about the wine in Turkey… The land in Turkey is among the oldest cultivated lands in the world according to archaeological excavations, and the...
by tooistanbul | Apr 21, 2020 | About Turkey,The Guide | 0 Comments
Turkish films: a bit of history and our selection The History of Turkish Cinema The history of Turkish cinema began at the Ottoman court in 1896 with the projections of...
by tooistanbul | Apr 15, 2020 | About Turkey,The Guide | 2 Comments
From Dubai to Athens via Pakistan, the Middle East, South America, and the Balkan countries, everyone is getting crazy for Turkish television series. You are also...
by tooistanbul | Oct 20, 2015 | About Turkey,The Guide | 0 Comments
8 current facts about Istanbul and Turkey that you probably don’t know... Far from the classical information about our city and all the clichés, here are 8 facts that...
by tooistanbul | Apr 25, 2013 | About Turkey,The Guide | 0 Comments
50 % of the Turkish population is under 32 years old in 2020, and therefore, plays and consumes online. The Turkish net industry is booming. Muslim farmers do not farm...