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Start with the city’s historic peninsula, then use practical guides to plan landmark visits, market stops and time beyond the old city. Posts cover subjects such as a Büyükada day trip and what to know before visiting Hagia Sophia, with advice for organizing outings from the hotel.
Istanbul Travel Guide
Topkapi Palace is a historic palace and museum in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet district. Check the palace authority’s current visitor details before you go, then decide wh…
Read ArticleSultanahmet’s historic sights make a compact itinerary for a day on foot. This route moves from the historic peninsula toward Çemberlitaş and the Grand Bazaar, with…
The Spice Bazaar, or Mısır Çarşısı, is a covered market in Eminönü, behind the New Mosque. Here’s what to look for, when to visit and what else to see nearby.
Büyükada, in Istanbul’s Princes’ Islands, makes a day trip by sea. Use the ferry route and current sailing information to plan a relaxed day around the waterfront an…
Hagia Sophia is an active mosque and a major historic landmark in Istanbul’s Old City. Check its current entry arrangements, hours and visitor guidance before settin…
The Grand Bazaar, or Kapalıçarşı, is a historic covered market in Istanbul’s Beyazıt district. Find its regular opening hours, ways to arrive and ideas for combining…
Çemberlitaş gives you access to nearby stations and onward connections across Istanbul. Here’s how to plan trips from the historic peninsula, including ferries and a…
Galata Tower stands in Beyoğlu, Istanbul, and makes a cross-city outing from the historic peninsula. Check its visiting hours and ticket details before you go, then…
Çemberlitaş Hammam is a historic bathhouse in Istanbul’s Çemberlitaş neighborhood, with separate sections for men and women. Here’s how to plan a visit, compare the…
The Basilica Cistern is an underground historic site in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet district, known for its forest of marble columns and two Medusa heads. Plan for about…
