Türkiye

Istanbul

Your complete travel companion — Named landmarks from Sultanahmet to Beyoğlu

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Essential tourist pillars

Landmarks, outdoor days, food culture, and pre-departure logistics — no nightlife.

Getting around

Metro

IST/SAW: Havaist bus or taxi to hotel

Logistics & partners

Airalo · Turkey eSIM
Aviasales— Use Aviasales for regional hops into IST/SAW; keep bags light.
Radical Storage— Near Taksim / Istanbul centre
AirHelp— If your inbound or outbound flight is delayed or cancelled, check AirHelp for compensation support.

Iconic landmarks & outdoors

Hagia Sophia
Historic mosque-museum complex in Sultanahmet. Check current entry rules.
Topkapı Palace
Ottoman palace museum. Buy tickets via official muze.gen.tr channels.
Galata Tower
Medieval stone tower with panoramic decks over the Golden Horn.
Basilica Cistern
Underground Byzantine cistern. Tickets via official site.

Authentic local dining

Balık ekmek
Eminönü waterfront
Kebab / pide spread
Kadıköy or Beşiktaş lunch halls
Simit + tea breakfast
Galata Bridge daytime stalls

What do you want to do?

Recommended places

Sacred site

Hagia Sophia

Ayasofya-i Kebir Cami-i Şerifi

Historic mosque-museum complex in Sultanahmet. Check current entry rules.

Sacred site · €€

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Sacred site

Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed)

Sultan Ahmet Camii

Ottoman mosque opposite Hagia Sophia. Dress modestly; prayer times may limit visits.

Sacred site · €

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Shopping

Grand Bazaar

Kapalıçarşı

Centuries of spices, ceramics, and culture.

Shopping · €€

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Activity

Topkapı Palace

Topkapı Sarayı

Ottoman palace museum. Buy tickets via official muze.gen.tr channels.

Activity · €€€

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Viewpoint

Galata Tower

Galata Kulesi

Medieval stone tower with panoramic decks over the Golden Horn.

Viewpoint · €€

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Shopping

Spice Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı)

Mısır Çarşısı

Egyptian Bazaar near Galata Bridge — spices, sweets, souvenirs.

Shopping · €€

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Activity

Basilica Cistern

Yerebatan Sarnıcı

Underground Byzantine cistern. Tickets via official site.

Activity · €€

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Attraction

İstiklal Avenue

İstiklal Caddesi

Pedestrian avenue from Taksim to Tünel with historic tram.

Attraction · €

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Activity

Dolmabahçe Palace

Dolmabahçe Sarayı

19th-century palace on the Bosphorus. Guided tours; closed Mondays.

Activity · €€€

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Restaurant

Hamdi Restaurant Eminönü

Hamdi Restaurant

Well-known kebap restaurant overlooking the Golden Horn. Book ahead.

Restaurant · €€€? Halal (unverified)

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Restaurant

Karaköy Lokantası

Modern Turkish restaurant in Karaköy. Reservations recommended.

Restaurant · €€€

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Sacred site

Chora Mosque / Kariye

Kariye Camii

Byzantine mosaics at the former Chora Church. Confirm open status before visit.

Sacred site · €€

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Restaurant

Ciya Sofrasi

Anatolian home cooking — halal-friendly classics.

Restaurant · €€🚶 20 min? Halal (unverified)

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Activity

Bosphorus sunset cruise

Ferry cruises connecting Europe and Asia.

Activity · €€🚶 20 min? Halal (unverified)

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Mall

İstinye Park

Open-air shopping mall in Sarıyer with international brands.

Mall · €€€

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Good night 👋 · Istanbul

What should I do right now?

Attraction

İstiklal Avenue

İstiklal Caddesi

Pedestrian avenue from Taksim to Tünel with historic tram.

Attraction · €

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Restaurant

Hamdi Restaurant Eminönü

Hamdi Restaurant

Well-known kebap restaurant overlooking the Golden Horn. Book ahead.

Restaurant · €€€? Halal (unverified)

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Restaurant

Karaköy Lokantası

Modern Turkish restaurant in Karaköy. Reservations recommended.

Restaurant · €€€

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My Trip Base

CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul

Gümüşsuyu Mah. İnönü Cad. No:8, Beyoğlu

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Near your hotel

🍽️ Food

Restaurant

Ciya Sofrasi

Anatolian home cooking — halal-friendly classics.

Restaurant · €€🚶 20 min? Halal (unverified)

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Restaurant

Hamdi Restaurant Eminönü

Hamdi Restaurant

Well-known kebap restaurant overlooking the Golden Horn. Book ahead.

Restaurant · €€€? Halal (unverified)

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Restaurant

Karaköy Lokantası

Modern Turkish restaurant in Karaköy. Reservations recommended.

Restaurant · €€€

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🛍️ Shopping

Shopping

Grand Bazaar

Kapalıçarşı

Centuries of spices, ceramics, and culture.

Shopping · €€

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Shopping

Spice Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı)

Mısır Çarşısı

Egyptian Bazaar near Galata Bridge — spices, sweets, souvenirs.

Shopping · €€

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Mall

İstinye Park

Open-air shopping mall in Sarıyer with international brands.

Mall · €€€

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🏛️ Attractions

Activity

Bosphorus sunset cruise

Ferry cruises connecting Europe and Asia.

Activity · €€🚶 20 min? Halal (unverified)

Navigate

Sacred site

Hagia Sophia

Ayasofya-i Kebir Cami-i Şerifi

Historic mosque-museum complex in Sultanahmet. Check current entry rules.

Sacred site · €€

Navigate

Sacred site

Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed)

Sultan Ahmet Camii

Ottoman mosque opposite Hagia Sophia. Dress modestly; prayer times may limit visits.

Sacred site · €

Navigate

Activity

Topkapı Palace

Topkapı Sarayı

Ottoman palace museum. Buy tickets via official muze.gen.tr channels.

Activity · €€€

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Plan my day

Built only from real places in this guide — never invented.

Days

Style

Pace

Saved

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Good to know before & during the trip

Rules change — verify visas and fees with official sources before you fly.

Guys mode

Bosphorus charters, stadium heritage, Grand Bazaar fuel stops, Asian-side day roads

Recommended base: Karaköy / Galata for bridge hops and group pickups

Group vehicle

SUV / 7-Seater Van

EconomyBookings

Airalo

Turkey eSIM

Radical Storage

Near Taksim / Istanbul centre

Adrenaline & action

water sports
Bosphorus boat charter
Bookable daytime session for a friend group — compete, rotate turns, then regroup for a big lunch.
Compare & book · Klook
“Istanbul Bosphorus private boat”
offroad atv
Off-road ATV
Bookable daytime session for a friend group — compete, rotate turns, then regroup for a big lunch.
Compare & book · WeGoTrip
“ATV safari Cappadocia or Antalya”
karting
Outdoor karting
Bookable daytime session for a friend group — compete, rotate turns, then regroup for a big lunch.
Compare & book · Klook
“go-karting Istanbul”
outdoor extreme
Topkapı Palace
Ottoman palace museum. Buy tickets via official muze.gen.tr channels.
Compare & book · Klook
“Topkapı Palace Istanbul”
outdoor extreme
Galata Tower
Medieval stone tower with panoramic decks over the Golden Horn.
Compare & book · Klook
“Galata Tower Istanbul”

Sports & matchday culture

Vodafone Park

Matchday Grounds

Compare & book · Klook

“Vodafone Park Beşiktaş stadium tour”

Epic day escape

Princes’ Islands

Ferry ~1 h

Bike loops and seaside grill tables

EconomyBookings

Hearty group dining

Famous Street Market
Hamdi Restaurant Eminönü
Well-known kebap restaurant overlooking the Golden Horn. Book ahead.
Wood-Fired Meats
Karaköy Lokantası
Modern Turkish restaurant in Karaköy. Reservations recommended.
Steakhouse
Ciya Sofrasi
Anatolian home cooking — halal-friendly classics.

Currency converter

Guide rate to ILS — verify live rates when paying.

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Transit & practical

Metro, tram, ferry — Istanbulkart

IST/SAW: Havaist bus or taxi to hotel

Apps: BiTaksi · Uber

Tip ~5–10% if not included. · Sockets: C, F