English in Istanbul is becoming more and more famous and locals starting to speak more English to tourists, since Istanbul is a city that attracts many people from all over the world to witness the magic in Istanbul has to offer.

Places That Speak English:

For a tourist you need someone to speak a language you understand, so don’t worry because there are plenty of places that can help you.

  • Ortakoy District And Besiktas:

These two places are very known for their beauty and magic, they are wonderful places on the shore of the Bosphorus and there are plenty of things to do there. From shopping for antiques or sitting in restaurant with a stunning view. But the thing that is not known about them is that these places the locals speak English really good and they can help you in anything, whether it is asking for direction or bargaining with the merchant.

  • The Grand Bazaar:

The Grand Bazaar is really famous for its old shops and the area is dated back to the Ottoman Empire; the construction of the place started in 1461 after Sultan Mehmet II conquered Constantinople as the trading center of the Ottoman Empire. there are around 4000 shops in 60 covered streets of the bazaar. The bazaar is filled with many products to buy from antiques to jewelry. Due to the massive number of tourists coming from all parts of the world, the merchants there speak fluent English so you can cooperate with them and bargain for your favorite products.

  • The Taksim Square And Istiklal Street:

The Taksim Square is one of the many places Istanbul to have everything in it, there are many shops for clothes shopping or antique shops made by local merchants, restaurants and Turkish delights shops, and an amazing atmosphere that will take you to another level. The place is crowded with locals and tourists, many places there speak English since the place already is crawling with foreigners.

The Istiklal Street is also as wonderful as the square since they are both in the same district. If you ever walked along the street you will reach the Galata Tower and you may want to sit there in a café or restaurant after the walk. The cafés there speak English as well if you ever wanted to chill and relax.

  • Public Transportation:

The public transportation in Istanbul is really big and fascinating, connecting multiple places at the same time and varying between busses and metro lines. Many stations have English signs and the security there can help you with your needs. In addition, that Istanbul Card refill stations have English supported software installed in them so you may not risk doing anything wrong.

Istanbul is cultural city where many ancient empires have lived here shaping the cities history. The city despite being a Turkish city but there are many places that speak English as a second language. Tourists from all over the world come here to experience something different, and the city of Istanbul delivers that experience. Many places like Ortakoy and Taksim have locals that can speak fluent English since the places are crawling with tourists.