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Traditional Turkish Grooming Experience at its Best!
Traditional Turkish shaving kit
Traditional Turkish Grooming Experience at its Best!
Barber giving a guest a traditional Turkish shave in Istanbul

Traditional Turkish Grooming Experience at its Best!

By Travelium
2 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is S$43 per traveller
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Unique Local Experience with an English-speaking Guide.
  • Live the exciting feel of a close-cut by "Cut-throat-razor".
  • Observe the very fine technique of a Master Barber.
  • Opportunity to spoil your face with a hot towel massage.
  • Socialise with locals to witness the daily life & routines.

Activity location

  • Turkish Grooming Experience
    • 59 Nuru Osmaniye Caddesi
    • 34120, İstanbul, İstanbul, Turkey

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Meeting Point: Hereke Halı (Hereke Carpets)
    • 59 Nuru Osmaniye Caddesi
    • 34120, İstanbul, İstanbul, Turkey

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Traditional Turkish Grooming Experience At Its Best!
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h1h
Starting time: 12:30
Price details
S$43.08 x 1 TravellerS$43.08

Total
Price is S$43.08
Until Fri, 1 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedFacial Hair Shaving in a Turkish Grooming Style
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish-Speaking & Professional Tour Guide.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPersonal Expenses.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAny additional expenditure at the Barber Shop.

Know before you book

  • Children aged 11 or younger, are ineligible to attend the tour.
  • Please bear in mind, this experience is more convenient for males to get the best experience.

What you can expect

Turkish Barber Mastery, a tradition dating back centuries, stands on strong pillars rooted in the Ottoman Era. Those aspiring to become barbers had to pass a series of rigorous practical exams, assessing their composure, skill, and ability to manage their emotions. While it may sound like an old-school tale, this same mindset fortunately still prevails in modern Turkey.

In local barbershops in Turkey, professional ethics take precedence over experience, with no rush to gain proficiency. However, it is strongly believed that professional ethics are intrinsic to the individual. The sincerity and trust that underlie the relationship between the barber and their customers are of utmost importance, which explains why Turkish barbers are highly sought after in many other countries.

Barber Shops in a Nutshell

In the 18th and 19th centuries, barbers were akin to peddlers, shaving customers almost anywhere—coffee houses, homes, and even on the streets. Their skills and craftsmanship extended beyond shaving. A master barber would also perform tasks such as bloodletting, minor surgical procedures, wound cleaning, lice removal, hair cleaning, “circumcision,” and tooth extraction. However, in the modern world, these practices are no longer part of their repertoire.

Traditional Turkish Shaving and Grooming for Men

The primary tool of a barber is the razor, used for shaving. Traditional Turkish Shaving is renowned for the skilful use of a “cut-throat razor” by barbers, a level of expertise that can only be achieved through years of training and experience. However, barbers don't only focus on haircuts and shaves.

If you have any unwanted facial hair, the barber can remove it using a thin string or other specialised methods. They will also provide facial massages to soothe your skin and, if needed, apply a mask to soften and care for your face.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travellers
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Masks required
  • Masks provided
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESTurkish Grooming Experience
    • 59 Nuru Osmaniye Caddesi
    • 34120, İstanbul, İstanbul, Turkey

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMeeting Point: Hereke Halı (Hereke Carpets)
    • 59 Nuru Osmaniye Caddesi
    • 34120, İstanbul, İstanbul, Turkey