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Curated Itineraries

Things to do based on your duration of stay

1-2 Days - Short Visit

1-2 Days

Short Visit

3-4 Days - Normal Stay

3-4 Days

Normal Stay

5-7 Days - Extended Trip

5-7 Days

Extended Trip

24 Hours - Short-n-sweet

24 Hours

Short-n-sweet

A Few Hours - Layover Visit

A Few Hours

Layover Visit

Public Transportion Guide

Best Ways to Use Istanbul Public Transport

Metro

Tram

Funicular

Ferry

Bus

Bicycle

Cable Car

We've curated expert articles packed with essential tips to help you make the most of your Istanbul adventure, both before and during your stay.

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How to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to city center

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Top Attractions

Must see places in Istanbul

Hagia Sophia

Magnificent Byzantine architecture

Eyüp Sultan Mosque

Eyüp Sultan Mosque

Sacred Ottoman mosque

Blue Mosque

Iconic mosque with blue tiles

Maiden's Tower

Historic tower on an island

Galata Tower

Iconic tower with panoramic views

Get to know Turkish Food

Dishes to taste during your visit

Iskender Kebab - Traditional Turkish dish

Iskender Kebab

Beyti Kebab - Turkish grilled meat dish

Beyti Kebab

Pide - Turkish flatbread with toppings

Pide

Adana Kebab - Spicy Turkish grilled meat

Adana Kebab

Lokum - Turkish Delight confection

Lokum

Künefe - Turkish cheese dessert with shredded pastry

Künefe

Simit - Turkish bagel-like bread

Simit

Baklava - Traditional Turkish layered pastry dessert

Baklava

Top experiences

Based on your interests

For Couples - A romantic trip

For Couples

A romantic trip

For Solo Travelers - Explore solo

For Solo Travelers

Explore solo

For Families - Fun for all

For Families

Fun for all

For Influencers - Insta-worthy spots

For Influencers

Insta-worthy spots

For Architecture Enthusiasts - Admire the designs

For Architecture Enthusiasts

Admire the designs

For Shopaholics - Shop 'til you drop

For Shopaholics

Shop 'til you drop

For Friends - Adventures together

For Friends

Adventures together

For Food Lovers - Savor the flavors

For Food Lovers

Savor the flavors

For Art Lovers - Creative inspiration

For Art Lovers

Creative inspiration

For Adventurers - Thrills await

For Adventurers

Thrills await

For Sports Fans - Get active

For Sports Fans

Get active

For Religious Visitors - Spiritual journeys

For Religious Visitors

Spiritual journeys

For Nature Enthusiasts - Spiritual journeys

For Nature Enthusiasts

Spiritual journeys

For Night Owls - After-dark fun

For Night Owls

After-dark fun

For Fashion Lovers - Style central

For Fashion Lovers

Style central