Family Route with Children
A child-friendly route for families, with short walks and enjoyable stops.
About this route
A route designed for families with children, full of short walks and stops that will hold their attention. The mysterious atmosphere of the Basilica Cistern, the open space of Gülhane Park and the colourful shops of the Arasta Bazaar will keep children spellbound. Every stop is family friendly.
Directions
4 stops · 3 h · 33 min walk
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From the Byzantine hippodrome to today — the 2,000-year-old historic heart of Istanbul.
An underground reservoir of 336 columns — the mysterious subterranean world of Byzantium.
The green lungs of the historic peninsula — plane trees, rose gardens and Bosphorus views.
The small, quiet bazaar behind the Blue Mosque — handicrafts and mosaics.
Family Lunch
A family lunch at Meşale with köfte, gözleme and ayran that children enjoy too. In the Arasta Bazaar.
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- Total time
- 3 h
- Number of stops
- 4
- Walk
- 33 min
- Suggested start
- 10:00
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Suitable for
- Families with children
Meşale's Break Suggestions
- Family LunchA family lunch at Meşale with köfte, gözleme and ayran that children enjoy too. In the Arasta Bazaar.