Straddling Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus, Istanbul was the capital of two great empires. Visit Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, tour Topkapi Palace, descend into the Basilica Cistern, walk the ancient Hippodrome and take a boat trip along the Bosphorus.
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List of all 50 things to do in Istanbul and where to find them
- Bosphorus Harbiye Mahallesi, Cumhuriyet Caddesi No:50 ÅžiÅŸli/Ä°stanbul Website Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya) 13 Küçük Ayasofya Caddesi, Istanbul, 34122 Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Camii) 7, Atmeydanı Caddesi, Sultan Ahmet Mahallesi, Istanbul Tickets and tours on Viator
- Topkapi Palace (Topkapi Sarayi) Courtyard of the Favourites, Istanbul, 34122 Tickets and tours on Viator
- Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarayi) Yerebatan Caddesi, Istanbul, 34110 Tickets and tours on Viator
- Hippodrome (Sultanahmet Meydani) Sultanahmet Meydanı, Istanbul, 34122 Tickets and tours on Viator
- Dolmabahce Palace (Dolmabahce Sarayi) Dolmabahçe Caddesi, Beşiktaş, 34357 Tickets and tours on Viator
- Rahmi M. Koc Museum (Rahmi M. Koç Müzesi) Hasköy Caddesi, Beyoğlu, 34445 Tickets and tours on Viator
- Sultanahmet Tevkifhane Sokağı, Istanbul, 34400 Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Spice Bazaar (Misir Carsisi) Çiçekpazarı Sokağı, Istanbul, 34116 Tickets and tours on Viator
- Galata Tower (Galata Kulesi) Büyük Hendek Caddesi, Beyoğlu, 34420 Website Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Bosphorus Bridge (Bogazici Koprusu) Abdullahağa Caddesi, Üsküdar, 34676 Tickets and tours on Viator
- Rumeli Fortress (Rumeli Hisari) Yahya Kemal Caddesi, Sarıyer, 34470 Tickets and tours on Viator
- Beylerbeyi Palace (Beylerbeyi Sarayi) Beylerbeyi Sarayı Tüneli, Üsküdar, 34676 Website Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Maiden’s Tower (Kiz Kulesi) Tickets and tours on Viator
- Ortaköy İskele Sokağı, Beşiktaş, 34347 Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Galata Bridge (Galata Köprüsü) Galata Bridge, Beyoğlu Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge Baltalimanı Hisar Caddesi, Sarıyer, 34470 Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Golden Horn (Haliç) Kadir Has Caddesi, Istanbul, 34083 Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Taksim Square (Taksim Meydani) Tak-ı Zafer Caddesi, Beyoğlu, 34437 Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Süleymaniye Mosque (Süleymaniye Camii) 1 Profesör Doktor Sıddık Sami Onar Caddesi, Istanbul, 34116 Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Pierre Loti Hill (Pierre Loti Tepesi) Silahtarağa Caddesi, Eyüpsultan, 34050 Tickets and tours on Viator
- Serpent Column (Yilani Sütun) Sultanahmet Meydanı, Istanbul, 34122 Tickets and tours on Viator
- Balat 83/a Vodina Caddesi, Istanbul, 34087 Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- German Fountain (Alman Çeşmesi) Sultanahmet Meydanı, Istanbul, 34122 Tickets and tours on Viator
- Istiklal Street (Istiklal Caddesi) 125 Ä°stiklal caddesi, BeyoÄŸlu, 34433 Tickets and tours on Viator
- Grand Bazaar (Kapali Çarsi) Zenneciler Sokağı, Istanbul, 34126 Tickets and tours on Viator
- Cicek Pasaji (Flower Passage) 3 Sahne Sokağı, Beyoğlu, 34435 Tickets and tours on Viator
- Camlica Hill (Camlica Tepesi) Acil Kaçış Tüneli, Kısıklı Mahallesi, Üsküdar, Istanbul Tickets and tours on Viator
- Beyoglu 181 Ä°stiklal caddesi, BeyoÄŸlu, 34433 Tickets and tours on Viator
- Hagia Irene (Aya Irini) Soğukçeşme Sokağı, Istanbul, 34122 Tickets and tours on Viator
- Sapanca Lake (Sapanca Gölü) Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Istanbul Aquarium (Istanbul Akvaryum) Yeşilköy Halkalı Caddesi, Bakırköy, 34153 Website Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Eminӧnü Square (Eminönü Meydani) Eminönü, Rüstempaşa Mahallesi, Istanbul, Fatih Tickets and tours on Viator
- Eminonu Pier (Eminönü Iskelesi) Eminönü, Istanbul, 34112 Tickets and tours on Viator
- Rustem Pasha Mosque (Rüstem Paşa Camii) Hasırcılar Caddesi No. 90 Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Istanbul City Walls (Walls of Constantinople) Topkapı Kavşağı, Zeytinburnu, 34015 Tickets and tours on Viator
- Obelisk of Theodosius Sultanahmet Meydanı, Istanbul, 34122 Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Military Museum and Cultural Center Command (Askeri Müze) Valikonağı Caddesi, Taşkışla, Harbiye Mahallesi, Şişli Tickets and tours on Viator
- Haydarpasa Railway Station (Haydarpasa Gari) Tren Garı Caddesi, Kadıköy, 34716 Tickets and tours on Viator
- Istanbul Archaeological Museums (Istanbul Arkeoloji Muzeleri) Osman Hamdibey Yokuşu Sokağı, Cankurtaran Mahallesi, Istan Tickets and tours on Viator
- Gülhane Park (Gülhane Parki) Gülhane Parkı Sokağı, Istanbul, 34122 Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts (Türk Islam Eserleri Müzesi Hizmete) Atmeydanı Caddesi, Istanbul, 34122 Tickets and tours on Viator
- Eyup Sultan Mosque Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Hodjapasha Culture Center (Hocapasa Kültür Merkezi) Hoca Paşa Sokağı, Istanbul, 34110 Tickets and tours on Viator
- Küçüksu Palace (Küçüksu Kasri) Not shown on the map Tickets and tours on Viator
- Troy 17-56, Tevfikiye, Çanakkale Merkez, CanakkaleNot shown on the map Website Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Patriarchal Church of St. George Not shown on the map Tickets and tours on Viator
- Gallipoli Peninsula (Gelibolu Yarimadasi) Not shown on the map Tickets and tours on Viator
- Kariye Museum (Kariye Müzesi) Not shown on the map Tickets and tours on Viator
Official websites and travel guides
- Official Istanbul website: www.istanbul.gov.tr
- Istanbul on Wikipedia
- All Istanbul tours and activities on Viator
Where To Stay In Istanbul: Interactive Istanbul Hotel Map
Sultanahmet puts the major historic sights within walking distance, Beyoglu and Galata suit travellers after nightlife and restaurants, and Kadikoy on the Asian side offers a more local, relaxed feel. Find hotels below.
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