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The 10 Best Fun Activities & Games in Istanbul, Turkey
The mosques, bazaars, and Turkish baths of Istanbul could keep you happily occupied for your entire trip: an eyeful of breathtaking architecture here, a good-natured haggle over a carpet there. Kick your trip off at the awe-inspiring Sultan Ahmet Camii (Blue Mosque), which is visible from many points of the city. Stroll the Galata Bridge and stop by the Miniaturk Park to see its tiny artifacts. The Grand Bazaar has thousands of shops to browse, while the Egyptian Bazaar is a fragrant trove of spices and fruits.
Restaurants in Istanbul
1. Tuzak
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 194 reviews
You open your eyes. You are locked inside a house you have never been in before. You have one hour to make it. With your teammates, you have to solve the riddles, find the clues and open the doors that will get you out of this house. You've got one hour. Can you make it?
Reviewed By agirlatrandom
Both of Tuzak's escape room games - the Great Bank Heist and Hotel California - are highly enjoyable and very well-designed. The stories are engaging, the puzzles are varied, interesting, and appropriately challenging, and there are some really good props and decoration. The bank heist game has an especially fun surprise at the end. We chose this establishment in the first place based on their high ratings and recommendations on various pages, and they deserve their good reputation.
2. Quest
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 160 reviews
You will be the one who's going to complete a story, which takes place in a clinic, and it hasn't been over yet! Are you ready? Quest is offering you a unique "Real Escape Game" experience. Gather your team, make a reservation and don't miss this adventure.
Reviewed By 774paddyw
A group of 5 of us had an absolutely excellent experience at Quest this weekend. We all thought that Quest was one of the most fun days out we've had in a long time, with superb attention to detail, a really immersive environment and some ingenious plot-led puzzle devices. Two of our group are escape room afficionados, and three of us were first-timers, and Quest captured the attention and the imagination of everyone equally. The creativity and consistency of the different puzzles was great, and it truly felt you had to work as a team, with everyone able to contribute. For non-Turkish-speaking travellers, please note that the website says that the English version of their game is not available for booking yet, but that information is out of date. If you email them directly, you'll find the team are very helpful and happy to make a booking for you. You'll not be disappointed. I think their plan is to open a second escape game in the same apartment block, on the floor below, and I will be banging the door down for them to let me have a go once it's set up; ironically trying to get in rather than get out of the room!
3. Turkish Arts by Betul
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By mpegl5
I spent many hours with Betül and Ali enjoying their special hospitality in the studio. I did classes in Turkish tile painting, ebru printing and old Turkish calligraphy. I enjoyed every class and came away with special souvenirs for my family and friends that I made myself. I developed a special interest for these arts and I plan to continue learning and practicing the calligraphy at home. I would recommend to anyone to do at least one or two of the classes offered to enrich your understanding of what the beautiful city of Istanbul has to offer visitors.
4. Anahtar Oda
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 194 reviews
Reviewed By aburakayaz - Istanbul, Turkey
We took on the challenge together with a very smart friend of mine. It wasn't my first escape room experience so I knew about what should I focus on. We completed it without taking any clues. We loved the design and thoughts behind the puzzles of this game so much that after finishing the game we wanted to try more escape rooms as soon as possible. We talked about it later and we both had multiple favorite puzzles which were pretty fun to solve, I guarantee you it will surprise you with at least a couple of them. If you have time and you like that sweet dopamine rush from solving puzzles, I highly recommend you to give this one a try.
5. Frankenstein Korku Evi
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 319 reviews
Reviewed By mariemmintmohamed - Nouakchott, Mauritania
Amazing experience, definitely worth the price! We had so much fun despite the scare lol The lighting, the games, the voice, the actors... are were designed to give you a great scary fun experience.
6. KayIp Ciftler
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 79 reviews
An escape room that consists of 4 floors, 6 rooms and 16 different puzzles. A true, unique story! In this 1 hour game, you will be the "real" actors of a horror story. The plot, lighting and the puzzles of the game were prepared by six professionals in their areas.
7. Turk Telekom Arena
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 147 reviews
Reviewed By paulw518 - Richmond, United Kingdom
My first visit to Turk Telecom Arena and I have to stay I was not disappointed, the Arena Is very big and the atmosphere generated inside can be almost deathening as the Galatasary fans are fanatical,loud and also a bit crazy but also very friendly. The GS shop is also big and the staff friendly and helpful. Loved my trip to see the best teami in Turkey in their famous stadium. I will be back many more times and support my team in Turkey.
8. ITU Olimpik Yuzme Havuzu
9. Buz Dunyasi
10. Caddebostan Dalyan Park
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