Istanbul : Historical Turkish Bath Experience in Old City

4.6 (50 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
Duration45m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers

Overview

By choosing to be part of this ritual , you will experience this centuries-long tradition in one of the oldest historical Turkish baths in the city .
Witness one of the most unique historical places in the city , get lost in time of 15th Century , with one of the most famous health and beauty treat .

Options

In Public Bath

Hamam in Public Bath: In this option,you will have service in mix-gender public bath ( main hamam) . Max. 8 participants at the same time.
Duration: 45 minutes

DIY Entrance to Public Bath

DIY Entrance Ticket to Public : In this option you will have access to Historical Public Bath, you will be provided a short demo of ritual.
Duration: 45 minutes

W/ 30min Massage Public Bath

Includes 30-min Massage: In this option,you will have hamam in mix-gender Public Bath with max. 8 participants, 30-min massage in private room
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

W/ 30min Massage Semi-Private

Includes 30-min massage: In the option ,you will have hamam in Semi-Private bath with half-doors as in the photos , and 30-min massage in private room
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

In Semi-Private Bath

Hamam in Semi-Private Bath: In this option , you will have it in a Semi-Private section , closed with half doors as you can see in the photos .
Duration: 45 minutes

What's included

  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Clay Mask
  • Traditional Body Scrub & Foaming Ritual
  • Public Historical Turkish Bath
  • Towel and Slippers
  • Semi-Private Historical Turkish Bath (if option choosen)
  • 30 Minute Massage(if option choosen)
  • Swimwear/Underwear/Bikini

What to expect

Immerse yourself in the ancient ambiance of Acemoglu Historical Turkish Bath which was built by Fatih Sultan Mehmed in 15th Century , located in the hearth of old city , Istanbul.

Step back in time to the days of the Ottoman Empire, where you can feel like royalty in Public or Semi-Private Baths options like living in years ago .

Rejuvenate yourself by taking advantage of a historical tradition, combined with a clay mask, foam massage , body scrub( kese ) and massage .

Upon arriving inside Turkish Bath ( Hamam in local language ) ,a clay mask will be applied . Clay is a kind of soil that has been used for ages as a source of health. Due to the natural minerals it includes, it has many benefits, especially on the skin.

After , feel the relief using the kese to remove the toxic substances accumulated in the skin, After the kese treatment, a traditional bubble wash ritual and relaxing full body foam massage is performed on warm marble stones.

Depends on the option you have choosen , you will get a relaxing massage to award your body and soul .

  1. Acemoglu Turkish Bath

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Once reaching Acemi Nefer Sokak , you will find it at No : 2 with board ' Acemoglu Hamam ' next to Wyndham Old City Celal Aga Hotel . You can easily reach by public transportation with T1 Tramline- Laleli stop , or Metro Line - Vezneciler stop , only few minutes walking distance .

End point

Once reaching Acemi Nefer Sokak , you will find it at No : 2 with board ' Acemoglu Hamam ' next to Wyndham Old City Celal Aga Hotel . You can easily reach by public transportation with T1 Tramline- Laleli stop , or Metro Line - Vezneciler stop , only few minutes walking distance .

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Public bath will be small group , max 8 participant at the same time slot as mixed-gender
  • Semi-Private baths are attached to Public Bath , and closed by half-doors as shown in the photos
  • All therapists are females
  • Baby stroller accepted as folded and left to reception area .

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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