Istanbul Ottoman Hamam Experience in Old City
Overview
18th-century historic hammam in the heart of Istanbul.
Separate male and female sections with skilled same-gender therapists.
Stunning Ottoman architecture with intricate marble designs.
Authentic kese and massage for complete body and spirit rejuvenation.
Ideally located in Istanbul's vibrant Old City for easy exploration.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Snacks Turkish delight
- Rubbing with kese (private one-use glove)
- Collagen mask application (if option selected)
- One-use slippers, Towels and Breechcloth
- Foot massage (if option selected)
- Bubble bath (foam massage)
- Hot room rest (like sauna)
- Full body clay mask (if option selected)
- Olive oil soap, Linden shampoo, Hair cream and Body lotion
- Aromatherapy massage in private room (if option selected)
Meeting Location
Alemdar
Profesör Kazım İsmail Gürkan Caddesi, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Enter Cagaloglu Hammam for an authentic Ottoman spa experience. Relax in the historic marble baths and enjoy traditional treatments in Istanbul's Old City.
Discover the Cagaloglu Hammam in Istanbul's Old City, an 18th-century bathhouse embodying Ottoman bathing culture with modern comforts. Its Ottoman architecture, marble details, and Turkish motifs offer a serene atmosphere. The hammam has separate sections for men and women, each with its charm, respecting traditional customs.
Visitors start in the warm room, adjusting to the environment under a dome with star-shaped lights. The journey continues in the hot room on a central marble platform, 'gobektasi', experiencing therapeutic heat and steam. Skilled therapists provide gender-specific traditional scrubs and massages, revitalizing the spirit.
The experience concludes in the cool room, where guests relax with Turkish tea or sherbet. Located in the vibrant Old City, Cagaloglu Hammam offers a cultural immersion, close to historic sites and local life. A visit here is a journey through time and an essential Istanbul experience, blending relaxation, culture, and history.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for people with diabetes
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not suitable for children under 6 years
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-463022P1
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