This Is Why People Love Istanbul 🇹🇷 | Istiklal Street Walking Tour 2026

Join me on a walk through the heart of Istanbul as we explore the famous Istiklal Street and some of its hidden gems. In this video, you'll see historic landmarks, beautiful architecture, local street food, Turkish coffee, charming side streets, friendly cats, and some of my favorite places around Beyoğlu and Galata. Along the way, we'll visit: 📍 Istiklal Street 📍 Çiçek Pasajı (Flower Passage) 📍 St. Anthony of Padua Church 📍 Grand Pera 📍 Narmanlı Han 📍 Museum of Illusions 📍 Galata Mevlevi Lodge 📍 Serdar-ı Ekrem Street 📍 Galata Tower views This walk was filmed during a religious holiday in Türkiye, which is why the streets were especially lively and crowded. If you're planning a trip to Istanbul, I hope this video helps you discover some interesting places and local tips before your visit. 🎥 Filmed in May 2026 📍 Istanbul, Türkiye 🔊 Natural city sounds If you enjoyed this walk, please like the video, subscribe to Walking Planet, and let me know in the comments which part of Istanbul you'd like to explore next. Thanks for watching and see you in the next walk!