20 Things NOT TO DO in Istanbul, TURKIYE

20 Things NOT TO DO in Istanbul, TURKIYE.
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[@BeryIstanbulTips]

📕 Check out our amazing itineraries and guides! We have carefully created many itineraries not just in Istanbul but in many cities around Turkiye, organized useful information for you, including a list with plenty of hotels for all budgets in each city we mention, a list with more than 100 restaurants including one with vegan options, desserts, and much more! All the guides are LIVE, that means that they're updated daily and surely we’ll keep adding more and more! The new changes will automatically sync even after you get it WITHOUT an extra cost! All you have to do is sign up for free and get the guide or itinerary you're interested in! 🎉 www.thatch.co/@beryistanbul 🗺️ Guided tours in Istanbul Looking for a hassle-free way to book your city tours? Whether you're interested in historical landmarks, cultural experiences, or culinary delights, we've got you covered. Experienced guides will show you the best of what the city has to offer, all while providing a comfortable and enjoyable experience. www.remindertour.com/tours/ 🛜 Do you want to have internet wherever you travel, including Turkey? Then take a look at the option of Aíralo's eSim cards! They are a great choice for those who will be traveling through different countries or regions and don't want to waste time finding local companies in the countries they visit. You buy your eSim online, and as soon as your flight lands at your new destination, you can have internet! To get a 10% discount on your next eSims, click on the following link and enter the discount code BIT before completing your transaction. airalo.pxf.io/c/4673026/1268485/15608

[@dawnrearden2374]

We had the most wonderful holiday in Istanbul last year. The people are so friendly, the public squares were so clean. It was busy, bustling and vibrant. So much to see and do.

[@emirtezcan8609]

I am very glad that you had a nice experience, I am from Antalya and I also recommend you to visit Antalya if you have the opportunity.

[@kozmickarmakoala3526]

Yes Dawn, I went in 2007 and 2009. It was really overwhelmingly beautiful. Greetings from NYC.

[@OzgurY-it3rl]

Thank you very much and greetings from Turkey♡ You are always welcome here

[@kimble7670]

Without a doubt one of the best cities I've ever travelled and I've been to many over the past 40 or so years ..I keep coming back here the most ...it has a vibe like no other ..atmosphere is amazing ..the food is to die for ..so many things to do and see just make sure you have enough time

[@Muzicano]

Ahh just imagination

[@ellen823ful]

I’m traveling 🧳 to Turkey 🇹🇷 in April 2023. This video makes me very excited. I better get busy and learn some Turkish words and phrases!

[@OzgurY-it3rl]

Greetings from Turkey and you are always welcom here♤

[@hasanrzayetis1373]

If you want a good and cheap meal then you should find a "lokanta" or "esnaf lokantası" ıf you see a word "lokanta" on the window immedietly go in there and have a delicious foods for very low prices. :) BTW usually these lokantas serves "traditional pot dishes" whic is quite interesting for an tourist. Trust me, i'm Turkish. :)

[@javierbolanos2049]

I was in Istanbul last december , is just magical , beautiful , modern and exotic city !!!

[@Muzicano]

Just to visiting

[@veenegrabella5345]

Hello, how was the weather in December?

[@Hakanerdmmm]

@@veenegrabella5345 Somedays Rainy / Somedays Clean weater but not very Cold .. Sorry for bad english

[@OzgurY-it3rl]

Thank you very much and greetings from Turkey♡ You are always welcome here

[@kirsienckelman2892]

Greetings from Finland. My daughter lived in Istanbul for 6 years, so we visited there often. I love Istanbul. I recommend visiting there is a lot to see, good shopping opportunities and best of all the food is really good. Finlandiya'dan selamlar. Kızım 6 yıl İstanbul'da yaşadı, bu yüzden sık sık orayı ziyaret ettik. İstanbulu seviyorum. Ziyaret etmenizi tavsiye ederim, görülecek çok şey var, iyi alışveriş fırsatları ve hepsinden önemlisi, yemekler gerçekten çok iyi.

[@jimmyjames6973]

I spent my Eid holidays last May 2022 in Türkeyi for 12 days. It was indeed a beautiful country and Beryl’s tips and videos helped me a lot. Thanks, Beryl.

[@Muzicano]

Yes just but little better holiday weekend time

[@sairamissy]

How is the weather in May

[@yjk5737]

​@@sairamissyI have been in June and then came in May. May was colder than I thought it would be and it was cloudy and rainy some of the time too.

[@ebbieintech3085]

I finally have the ability to travel overseas from the U.S. and Turkiye will be my very first trip!!! I am so glad I found your channel!

[@antoniomorais1503]

Great job Bery. Thank you !!!

[@levinawalsh2015]

Great Video Bery👏👏. I was in Istanbul back in January for one month. 2 weeks on the European side & 2 weeks on the Asian side. I then went to Bodrum & I miss Turkiye & it's People Already. ☘💐.

[@MP61PR]

Yes, clearly explained, excellent job Bery. During our visit to Istanbul, we followed your recommendations and I definitely praise you. We enjoyed Istanbul to the fullest without any problems! I learned a few basic Turkish phrases and words and it was always great to watch their reaction, very kind, for me too. We're already looking forward to another visit to Turkiye. Good luck and keep going ...

[@Muzicano]

Yeah it’s true amazing art

[@drnaushad601]

We visited your country 2 weeks ago. Amazing place.All your tips were very useful. Excellent video Bery.Keep up the good work.

[@TheJonb007]

I will be in Istanbul in two weeks and am looking forward to it! Thanks for all the tips and information!

[@kathrynbellerose6216]

Thank you; this was very helpful. God Bless.

[@noorazranaliasan3021]

Bought 'Turkiye in 20 days ebook' . Found it very comprehensive and the tips provided helps a lot in my trip planning.

[@belenkavka6043]

All your videos are so helpful! I have been in Istanbul so many times and always there is something that I learned from you. Thanks a lot😉

[@ludmilagolub6501]

Great video as usual! Tons of really useful, smart and absolutely MUST TO KNOW info for any tourist, who is traveling to Istanbul. THANKS A BUNCH!!!👍

[@Vetgong]

Hi! Thanks a lot, Bery! Your info is great!

[@jayeakintola6372]

Thank you for this video, very informative.

[@sanjahabibic9461]

I am in love with this country, it has many similarities with my culture and I can’t wait to be there in July!!! Thank you Bery for your videos they are very helpful and you are very good in explaining things!!! Thank you.

[@Muzicano]

Yes just for 2 weeks I think you don’t know where you can to start visiting everything else

[@serdarsahin4760]

habicic..vauvv..come to istanbul

[@anabelgarcia8602]

Love your videos! They helped me so much on my visit 🤗

[@mik.m2630]

thanks alot for your videos. Very informative.

[@SuccessisTheGoal]

We are in Istanbul right now and what you are saying is so true! This visit has been a great experience! We love to travel around and are finding Istanbul very different than the stereotypes that are usually wrong. Thanks!

[@Muzicano]

Wonderful just for short time here it’s too much beautiful but usually I’m waiting bored

[@TravelingisFREEDOM]

This seems to be a very interesting place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!!

[@eliezeranderson4406]

Love this video , soooo helpful... 🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊

[@Sweetbeariesart]

As an American I think Americans speak too loudly at certain times. People get mad at me for speaking in a slightly lower voice, but sometimes it is just distracting in a public place when some people are having such loud conversations that you cannot even hear other people talk. So, I definitely think this is something Americans should keep in mind when going abroad since even stateside we could use lower voices at certain times.

[@Muzicano]

Not serious ideas

[@pro4291mo]

Ohh rite so its not just in the movies then..😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@angemc5151]

If there was one tip that did NOT surprise me, it was "Do not mistreat animals" - I am very impressed about the attitude of Turkiye people towards the stray cats of the cities

[@ottokha473]

This absolutly useful. Thanks !

[@Nkkn404]

As always useful info Bery. 👏🏻👏🏻

[@guillermomarin5939]

Definitivamente eres la mejor. Deberías crear una agencia de turismo. De verdad que triunfas... Vamos desde Colombia por un mes para Turkiye y tus vídeos fueron de gran ayuda... Gracias!!!

[@arleneallison8751]

Great tips, thanks for sharing ❤️

[@leylaroshanshad3001]

Thank you so much for the wonderful advices really appreciate!

[@WiolettaTuschnio]

Thanks for the video!

[@islaw1898]

Yes, I agree about being quiet on public transport. I was on the metrobus with two really loud girls and a man went up to them and put his finger to his lips and said “shhh!”. Haha. I mean, fair enough. :)

[@Muzicano]

Ah what do you say??

[@rolandreichenbach2702]

Thanks for your informations , I stay in Istanbul a lot of time . And I agree with you 100 percent.

[@meat_loves_wasabi]

Istanbul was our 1st destination in Feb 22 after 2 yrs of lockdown… they do the best lamb chops and Kebap and the beef kofte so addictive.. one of my favourite places for food along with Tokyo, Barcelona & Tuscany

[@32446]

The Turks really know how to eat. I need a yearly fix of their food.

[@madhunair7360]

Nice presentation and useful information in terms of basic discipline and for 1st time travellers👌👌🙏🏻🙏🏻❤

[@sultanabegum8041]

Thank you so much for this video I will be travelling to Istanbul very soon and this video is very helpful.

[@graceheavenly5512]

I just can’t wait to visit this beautiful country I have been learning such un amazing history of Turkey. Thank u for informations.

[@leonidasspyropoulos849]

Awesome video, thank you.

[@iamjakartasgirl9463]

Very insightful… thanks so much

[@lydiacirillo7012]

Enjoyed your blog on Istanbul.... wish I knew some of them when I visited, for next visit love this city ❤

[@antoniomorais1503]

Great video ! Thank you

[@renatomateo1819]

Thank you for the information. I'll be traveling on Jul 28.

[@gardezian]

great information thanks!

[@rickipacaci1338]

You did a great job. Tesekkurler canimmmmmm

[@claudineb777]

I loved your video! Great tips to help us.

[@lenimercado5672]

Thank you for the informations❤love to visit your country ❤

[@9400lilly]

It seems to be a beautiful country. Just the fact that you are compassionated towards animals says everything. I’d love to visit.

[@tertiasowden9912]

Thanks for good info

[@bluepurplepink]

I came back from Turkey yesterday and your videos were so helpful. Now of course, there would be no point learning everything about a destination before visiting it, but the tips and general vlogs helped me get excited and be more informed. The only update I would give to new travellers is to skip the blue mosque, go after lunch to Hagia Sofia and be prepared for heat.

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

True! Blue mosque has been in maintenance since the beginning of 2018 and it seems that they won’t finish any time soon, instead, use that time for visiting other interesting places 🎉

[@meissoun]

@@BeryIstanbulTips I find that Süleymaniye or even better Sehzade mosque are great alternatives.

[@filizatam3665]

its Tűrkiye

[@vandanasarkar5961]

From where you had travelled to Turkiye?

[@Alexander-ec6jd]

@@filizatam3665 🦃

[@alamzebmarwat8008]

Very informative video. 👍

[@ob9896]

Thanks for the content, I’m travelling to Istanbul in a few months. Quick feedback - could be useful to include time stamps to help user navigation through the video. Thanks!

[@meissoun]

I have been to Istanbul many times and I agree to your points. Also every time I hammer into people‘s minds to NOT EXCHANGE MONEY AT THE AIRPORT and they do it anyway - they are shocked when they see the difference in rates to what you get in the city. You can pay for a taxi or shuttle bus into town by credit card and then exchange money there. Also the crowds are real - I have been to Istanbul in 2020 and 2021 when it was possible to fly there and the way tourism has picked up again from these quiet times is astonishing. I‘m glad I went to Galata Tower last year (for the first time in 25 years) when barely anybody else was there. Also, Hagia Sofia is just as much a circus as the Blue Mosque now, everybody is just there to take selfies. If you really want to experience a mosque for the architecture and atmosphere, there are 3000 other ones you can go to in peace.

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

They do not realize it because they believe it is convenient doing it at the airport but once they see the huge difference they regret 😂 Yes, going to Hagia Sophia is not the same as before anymore, is impossible walking there now, I love the place but I avoid going there as much as I can, the other day I went there I even felt suffocated 😩 Süleymaniye is one of the most beautiful mosques, and also I’d add to your great suggestions Sokollu Mehmet Pasa Mosque, is just a couple of minutes away from Sofia but its interior is one of the most exquisite ones! 😍

[@SantoshSingh-xk7bp]

But you need some local money to go from airport to city centre

[@gerollopy]

Could you name one or two other mosques to go to besides the main ones?

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

You can watch this other video of ours: Discovering Hidden Mosques in Istanbul kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2XXp6WFrLudorc

[@cristibaluta]

Card in taxi? Where? You should not take a taxi anyway. I also got fooled changing in the airport but in the last trip i withdrew from the ATM in the airport and the fee was 10%, which was ok, the best fee i could find in the city was 5% and later they increased to 7.

[@sophiasaraj2468]

Great video Bery 💫😍🌷thank you. I've recently moved to Istanbul from the US. I'd love to catch up with you or if there is a social networking place for nice, down to earth people like you 🤗 Sophia,

[@elizabethhess4920]

Thank you. Wonderful 😊

[@deniseharrison229]

There are many many useful tips. It is important that we remember/be consciously aware that we are guests in the countries we visit. Most of the tips are natural to me, but it really gave me a smile when I got to the escalator tip as it is one I really have to be mindful of when I travel . I know I should stand to the right and try hard to to do it, but I get caught on on occasion. I am left handed, so I automatically reach out with my left hand when stepping on and I'm Australian and we stand to the left.

[@Muzicano]

Why everyone saying his good memory just for visiting I must to say the real truth

[@sammayet9002]

Thanks for your advise , awesome 👏

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@Ismael_jagne]

I learned Turkish through watching series and now I can at least speak and understand 70 per cent, it’s been four years now 😂

[@StuffOffYouStuff]

Thank you very much for this.

[@arashrezaei1649]

Thank you very much for your amazing video. I’m travelling to Istanbul from Australia soon and your video helping me a lot at the moment. Cheers

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Glad it was helpful!

[@paty0916usa]

Thank you... I loved this... I'm planning on going there next year and I already started learning Turkish... I can't wait to say "merhaba, tesekkurler, gunaydin, lutfen... lol...

[@NYTourGuide]

Scammers are damaging the reputation of Turkiye. Why don't the authorities take the scammers out of the streets?

[@graceroxburgh8891]

Lack of policing probably

[@ferdinandmutua5573]

Very good info. It serves as a guide making a visitor's stay more convenient and thus comfortable.

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Thank you so much for watching! 🙏🎉

[@rahmulbahramzi919]

Very nice and useful information

[@ulrich9842]

All advices are very helpful. Tesekkürler! For me as a „frequent Istanbul traveler“ just few comments: please be kind to cats! Istanbul is a very safe city. Never had any problems… Car drivers in Istanbul are very attentive towards pedestrians 👍🏻 And, of course, Turks are not Arabs ; ) Kurdish people (very friendly) too. Finally: visit a historical, non-touristic hammam like Gedikpasha Hamami…

[@MrVarionix]

Muchas gracias Bery. Voy solo a Istanbul la próxima semana. Tus videos me han ayudado mucho!

[@MrVarionix]

A penas le diste like, ya regrese de istanbul y de verdad me la pase muy bien graciaas a ti! xD, saludos de un tamaulipeco viviendo en arabia saudita :)

[@kashmirismyname3639]

I visit recently it’s an amazing Istanbul city beautiful people of Turkish amazing they are a nations which we read in book big love big respect from ajk kashmir

[@jasminerahma]

I've lived in İstanbul for almost 5 months now and I couldn't agree more with you. And yes, I did few of things you mentioned when I first arrived here in İstanbul like the one I remember clearly is the exchanging money at the airport 😭 I still regret that up until now... but alhamdulillah after that, I learned my lessons! 🤣 Always love your videos!

[@lifewithrealnature1756]

Do you meet Hende Ercel actress who act in the famous drama Pyaar lafzo mein kahan in India and Pakistan ✨

[@Muzicano]

So u didn’t knowing everything about my city just superficial but not the real

[@aminaisfat]

Hi, where would it be best to exchange money beside the airport? Would you exchange it in your own country before travelling? And then exchange more money if needed at a specific exchange shop? Any tips would be appreciated :)

[@ilovechip5]

😅

[@branislavpetriska882]

​@@aminaisfatyeah he didnt really help by not giving the other option...🤦🤦

[@paulharvey2396]

Thank you how splendidly you present this good information God bless you amen

[@32446]

I’m currently in Oludeniz and will be visiting Istanbul next year. I cannot wait. You can tell a lot about a country by how they treat their animals. Turks have my respect as they are so kind to animals.

[@OzgurY-it3rl]

Thank you very much and greetings from Turkey♡ You are always welcome here

[@OmarKaan]

Not really. They don't even have respect for a human life. Best example is when you crossing a street, 9 out of 10 will accelerate and not stop and make you wait. They dont care. Luckily there are many people who take care of the animals. But unfortunately also many who abuse the animals. This city is becoming more and more like a Mumbai in terms of level.

[@summerwood619]

Very informative, thank you for this video, 😍From Gilbert, Arizona, USA

[@dowtube1]

Thank you for giving details on where to enjoy bicycling, hopefully those places have rental bikes. Will check it out on a future visit to Istanbul,

[@4ktour_channel]

I am living in Istanbul. Istanbul is a beautiful and amazing city, full of love, delicious food, beautiful nature, many places to see, and a very beautiful culture

[@inokacooray6544]

Oh really I wish I could meet Burak Deniz he is amazing

[@Mustafa-lg2ei]

As a Turk i wish i could agree with you

[@OzgurY-it3rl]

Thank you very much and greetings from Turkey♡ You are always welcome here

[@anamaria94088]

I love it everytime you post

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Thank you Anna. Hope to see you in Istanbul again ✋😊

[@alexanderchernyavskiy5011]

Very, very good advice. Especially get Istanbulkard first moment you can, never change money in an airport, and give small less touristy restaurants a chance. For example I lived near Haseki tram station in Fatih and everything was three times cheaper and just as good as in Sultanahnet. Even if a shop or restaurant is small, located on a weird tiny street and looks bad, it will still have amazing food and kind, lovely people in it. I never got food poisoning in Turkiye

[@nicolechatel1001]

Thank you!!!

[@funniq]

Very helpful thank you ...

[@ruthmorcote6678]

Very helpful your video.

[@Jimmychong2010]

I found this video very informative for me as I am traveling first time to Turkiye. Thanks

[@zaidaparveen211]

Hi Bery once again thank u so much for a fantastic video we wil b travelling to Turkiya next wk feel more confidence due to ur informative videos hope & pray that we bump in to u 😊 Lov from UK

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Hi Zaida! Welcome to Türkiye!! 🇹🇷🎉 Enjoy your trip and if you see me around please come and say hi, I’d love that!

[@zaidaparveen211]

@@BeryIstanbulTips I will definitely come & say hello to u and thank u in person and wud lov to treat u to lunch or dinner

[@Janoskingdom]

Muchas gracias por tus videos, te escribo en español porqué también soy mexicano y pronto iré a Turquía, me ha orientado mucho tus recomendaciones y videos, gracias 🙏🏼

[@Mellow6996]

Amazing😊

[@samsungj510f4]

THANKS.PLEASE KEEP GOING.EVERY NEXT YOUR VIDEO BETTER AND BETTER!

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Thank you! More videos are coming soon 🎉🎉🎉

[@samsungj510f4]

@@BeryIstanbulTips I will be wait impatiently!😀

[@Muzicano]

Great video show

[@masoodahmed3839]

Your honor have imparted exellent information about istambol. Thanks/ tashekiller.

[@amazingmelanin6588]

Good tips ✨

[@yasmminkalpesi4605]

Very nice. Thank you. ❤❤❤

[@MeLDiL75]

gorgeous and beautiful Turkey

[@mikhagitahorne3836]

Yes i learn everything about Turkey from the local people before i visit this country 🙂 the best advice

[@briaf3370]

Great video ❤

[@miaash3870]

great information

[@NizamUddin-ih4vs]

Awesome videos n details.. we will be visiting first time from Michigan, USA. Thanks...

[@bryanlanda]

Hola Bery me encantan tus videos! Una preguntita recomiendas contratar algun guia para hacer o conoces algun guia para hacer tours in old Istanbul?

[@tolgacorbaci]

I AM FROM ISTANBUL AND THIS VIDEO IS ACTUALLY HELPFUL

[@MariaJesus-wv5or]

Fantástico el vídeo.....y valiosa información 👏🏼👏🏼. Buen trabajo....Congratulation!!!!

[@21eesa]

Hi, thanks for another great video! I will be staying with family soon in atasehir /umraniye, is taxis ok here to go to the local malls etc? Also what would be the best way to travel from atasehir to the Istanbul akvaryum Thank you so much

[@Benzijune]

Well said young lady 👍👏🙏

[@corinaglavan4528]

I Love your country! Simply an amazing place!

[@OzgurY-it3rl]

Thank you very much ♡