Istanbul Sights and City Guides
How to Plan a Visit to Topkapi Palace
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…
Istanbul Sights and City Guides
Plan visits to major landmarks, historic markets and neighborhoods with guides that cover what to see and how to organize a day out. Read about the Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar opening hours and a walking route through Sultanahmet.
Istanbul Sights and City Guides
A One-Day Walking Route Through Sultanahmet, Istanbul
Sultanahmet’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…
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Spice Bazaar Istanbul: What to See and How to Visit
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.
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A Büyükada Day Trip from Istanbul’s Historic Peninsula
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…
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Hagia Sophia: What Visitors Should Know Before Going
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…
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Grand Bazaar Opening Hours and How to Plan a Visit
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…
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Getting Around Istanbul from Çemberlitaş
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…
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Galata Tower: Planning a Visit from the Old City
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…
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How to Plan a Visit to Çemberlitaş Hammam
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…
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Basilica Cistern: Tickets, Timing and What to See
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…