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The Istanbul Tram Crush

Rick Steves' Europe
Rick Steves' Europe
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👁️ 4K views📅 14 years ago⏱️ 2:56
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Creator's Key Takeaways

Wow, this is traumatic. quite crowded places together all the most important sites

I would just say make sure you're buttoned up and check your need for social distance at the doorstand at home

We're in Houston. It's great.

I'm Rick Steves and we are in Istanbul. And we're going to the Grand Bazaar, I think.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Make sure you're buttoned up and check your need for social distance at the doorstand at home

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the experience of taking the Istanbul tram?
QHow to navigate to the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul?

Port Highlights

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YouTube Video Description

Of course, many on the ship opt for a cruise excursion specifically so they will not have this experience (see below). But for me, feeling the crush of Istanbul's only tram is a travel highlight. I suppose a grunge rocker who leaps into a mosh pit knows the thrill, but words can't describe the sweaty crush of the Istanbul tram. Maybe this video can help put you there.