Photos: Kadı, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0 Jean-Pol GRANDMONT, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Aysenur Ede , Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
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Photos: Kadı, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0 Jean-Pol GRANDMONT, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Aysenur Ede , Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
Bebek's café shoreline
Your local guide
Mert Yavuz
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Highlights
- Bebek's shoreline café row
- Decades-old spots beside new arrivals
- A small mosque anchoring the neighbourhood
- A relaxed stretch of the Bosphorus
- How a neighbourhood keeps its character
About this tour
This session follows Bebek's shoreline café row, from its older establishments to newer arrivals, ending at the small waterfront mosque that marks its edge. You see the contrast between decades-old cafés and recent additions along the same short stretch. Mert explains how the neighbourhood has both kept its character and changed at the same time.
The call opens with a sound check at one end of the row, then follows the shoreline toward the mosque. Mert answers questions about specific cafés and sends a short note afterwards on the neighbourhood's recent changes.
This suits anyone who wants a relaxed, café-focused side of the Bosphorus. It also pairs well with the wooden houses session in neighbouring Arnavutköy.
Included
- Live video session with a local guide
- A close look at the dishes and where locals buy them
- A short list of places and dishes to try later
Not included
- Food and drinks shown on camera
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Istanbul before heading out.
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Waterfront cafés 15 min
The camera follows a run of cafés along Bebek's shoreline, and Mert points out which have been there for decades compared with the newer arrivals.
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Bebek Mosque 15 min
You see the small waterfront mosque marking the end of the café row, and Mert explains how it anchors the neighbourhood despite its modest size.
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Your questions 7 min
Time to ask anything about Istanbul: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 3 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Meze and Sultanahmet, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Istanbul time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 10 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Istanbul, showing you Waterfront cafés and Bebek Mosque live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need to buy or cook anything?
No. This is a conversation: the guide describes the dishes and where to find them, so you can try them yourself whenever suits you.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We connect on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Bebek live with my phone.
Times shown in Istanbul time (GMT+3)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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