Visiting Istiklal Street is the greatest opportunity to experience life in Istanbul in its most vibrant form, especially as it is located in Istanbul's most famous area, Taksim Istanbul. Istiklal Street is Istanbul's most popular and busy tourist district and is comparable to Fifth Avenue or Oxford London in terms of its reputation and national interest, with the long street offering shops with all the products imaginable, cafes and Istanbul's best restaurants. It is also packed with live music, cinemas making it one of Istanbul's most important youth attractions and home to some of Istanbul's best markets.

Activities you can do on Istiklal Street

• The tour starts in Turkey Istiklal Street from Taksim Square, the bustling heart of Istanbul and the vibrant center of any national celebration or event in this square, and you can see the Statue of Atatürk, the founder of the Turkish state, in the middle of the square.

• Explore the Statue of Independence or the Monument on Taksim Square, a real reflection of the Turkish War of Independence, and visit the statue for 3 million visitors a day.

• Top of the list of activities is visit Çicek Pasji, a famous historic corridor with many cafes and restaurants.

• Don't miss the fun of exploring Istanbul's Istiklal Street overnight while taking the old red tram and exploring its splendor, as well as shopping and purchasing Souvenirs at Istanbul's Istiklal Street shops.

• You can enjoy lunch at Istanbul's best restaurants, Istiklal Street, which are both popular and well-known, with restaurants ranging from upscale to cheap, and restaurants dedicated to well-known Turkish desserts.

• See gifted paintings on the walls where Istanbul's Istiklal Street is famous for its photographing, painting and decorative writing along the streets and alleyways, this is the perfect place to capture the daily life of Istanbul.

• See the architectural splendor of ancient times by exploring Padova's St Anthony's Church, which is located on the street and has been decorated in a beautiful Venetian gothic style.

• Visit the famous Pera Museum, with its many international and local exhibits and impressive views, located in the heart of Turkey's Istiklal Street.

• Just one minute from Istiklal Street, visit Galatasaray Bath and enjoy an unforgettable Turkish bath, or learn more about Istanbul's history and culture by visiting Istanbul's modern Art Museum or Istanbul's wax museum, which is located near the street. And the magnificent Galata Tower.