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Plans Based on Your Stay

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

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Top Attractions

Must see places in Istanbul

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Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia

4.8

Magnificent Byzantine architecture

Eyüp Sultan Mosque

Eyüp Sultan Mosque

4.8

Sacred Ottoman mosque

Blue Mosque

Blue Mosque

4.7

Iconic mosque with blue tiles

Maiden's Tower

Maiden's Tower

4.7

Historic tower on an island

Galata Tower

Galata Tower

4.6

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

Simit - Turkish bagel-like bread

Simit

Baklava - Traditional Turkish layered pastry dessert

Baklava

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Top experiences

Based on your interests

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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