Istanbul Guidebook

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Istanbul Guidebook

Sightseeing

Ladies, make sure to have a scarf to cover your hair before entering. Note this is a place of worship
1014 locals recommend
Hagia Sophia
No:1 Ayasofya Meydanı
1014 locals recommend
Ladies, make sure to have a scarf to cover your hair before entering. Note this is a place of worship
You’ve gotta see the Medusa head
638 locals recommend
Basilica Cistern
1/3 Yerebatan Cd.
638 locals recommend
You’ve gotta see the Medusa head
Don’t forget to bargain!
810 locals recommend
Grand Bazaar
Beyazıt Caddesi
810 locals recommend
Don’t forget to bargain!
449 locals recommend
Spice Bazaar
92 Erzak Ambarı Sok.
449 locals recommend
Pro tip: if you are going to be visiting cities outside of Istanbul, invest in a Museum Pass!
717 locals recommend
Topkapi Palace
717 locals recommend
Pro tip: if you are going to be visiting cities outside of Istanbul, invest in a Museum Pass!
26 locals recommend
Serefiye Cistern
No:2/1 Piyer Loti Cd.
26 locals recommend
368 locals recommend
Sultanahmet Square
No:2 Sultan Ahmet Parkı
368 locals recommend
Place of worship. It is spectacular
803 locals recommend
The Blue Mosque
No:10 Atmeydanı Cd.
803 locals recommend
Place of worship. It is spectacular
If the line to go up the tower is long, go to a cafe’s ‘teras’ (rooftop) nearby, you will get a similar view
1235 locals recommend
Galata Tower
1235 locals recommend
If the line to go up the tower is long, go to a cafe’s ‘teras’ (rooftop) nearby, you will get a similar view

Neighbourhoods

256 locals recommend
Balat
256 locals recommend
Make sure to have a stuffed potato!
304 locals recommend
Ortaköy
304 locals recommend
Make sure to have a stuffed potato!
168 locals recommend
Bebek
168 locals recommend
Take a ferry to the Asian side!
505 locals recommend
Kadıköy
505 locals recommend
Take a ferry to the Asian side!
Take a ferry to the Prince islands, rent a bike and enjoy the ride
22 locals recommend
Büyükada
22 locals recommend
Take a ferry to the Prince islands, rent a bike and enjoy the ride

Breakfast

Another favorite breakfast spot! After a breakfast at Namli, you can walk to Galataport or to historical peninsula
76 locals recommend
Namlı Gurme
No:6 Rıhtım Cad.
76 locals recommend
Another favorite breakfast spot! After a breakfast at Namli, you can walk to Galataport or to historical peninsula

Dinner

Their kebaps are delicious! They have eggplant, onion, pistachio kebabs. A must try!
49 locals recommend
Hamdi Restaurant Eminönü
No:11 Kalçin Sk.
49 locals recommend
Their kebaps are delicious! They have eggplant, onion, pistachio kebabs. A must try!
Extensive menu from American to Turkish classics. However, it is just worth a visit for the view. You can grab a drink as well
69 locals recommend
Midpoint
No: 187 İstiklal Cd.
69 locals recommend
Extensive menu from American to Turkish classics. However, it is just worth a visit for the view. You can grab a drink as well