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Free tour

Street Photography Tour: Eyes Wide Open

4.00
Acceptable(8)
Duration: 2 hours
Languages: English
Guru: Ş
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Registered on 4 September 2024
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Hi! My name is Şahika. A native Istanbul-er (I hate İstanbulite) I spent several years living in other diverse and fast-paced cities including Houston, Boston and London. I think I can give you a unique perspective of Istanbul comparing it to other metropolis and ultimately showcase how it is like no other city in the world. I am an avid traveler myself and I deeply treasure the spontaneous connections created on the road; purely out of shared curiosity and an unspoken agreement to share a moment together. I will be striving to create this convivial atmosphere on my own tours.
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

EYES WIDE OPEN: SEE, HEAR AND SMELL ISTANBUL

PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR (FOR ALL LEVELS)


This tour will not only show you the "real" streets of Istanbul but allow you to express your own gaze. And I mean the real "real streets." Not the streets of Pera or Galata with hole-in-the-wall fancy bars but the lesser seen working-class neighborhoods just a short walk away which have carried the mess and burden of the entertainment district. Not Istiklal Street with the polished storefronts but the hidden passages or "Hans" as we call them which have housed bazaars and craftwork shops for centuries. 

The goal is for you to not just be receivers of a historical narrative but have the ability to retell it through your lens- so grab your cameras! You'll get some tips on framing, lighting and other basics of photography. We will also discuss topics such as the importance of cultural representation in arts or the ethics of working with human subjects.

You do not have to have professional equipment or advanced knowledge of photography- even your phone camera will do! Just bring your enthusiasm and sense of mystery to take idiosyncratic twists and turns together to create our own map of Istanbul.


Bring...
-Any device with a camera
-Comfortable shoes
- (Optional) ~ 5€ in cash for food and beverages on the way



Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Taksim Square, Kocatepe, 34435 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
We meet by the statue at Taksim Square. I will be wearing a colorful scarf and holding a camera
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Outside visit
Piyalepaşa
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Outside visit
Ömer Hayyam
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Outside visit
Asmalı Mescit
Tour map

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour reviews

4.00
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Professionalism
4.17
Fun
4.17
Communication
4.17
Quality
4.00
Route
4.20

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.
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