Top 13 Must See Places and Attractions in Istanbul (2025)

Hagia Sophia

Magnificent Byzantine architecture

24/7

4.8

134,190 ReviewsFree

Eyüp Sultan Mosque

Sacred Ottoman mosque

24/7

4.8

61,445 Reviews

Blue Mosque

Iconic mosque with blue tiles

4.7

104,285 ReviewsFree

Maiden's Tower

Historic tower on an island

Everyday 9:30 AM-6 PM

4.7

18,740 Reviews

Galata Tower

Iconic tower with panoramic views

Everyday 8:30 AM-10 PM

4.6

185,412 Reviews₺350

Topkapi Palace

Glimpse into Ottoman splendor

Everyday except Tue: 9 AM-5 PM

4.6

104,547 Reviews₺500

Basilica Cistern

Subterranean Water Wonder

Everyday 9 AM-6:30 PM, 7:30 PM-10 PM

4.6

79,951 Reviews₺300

Galata Bridge

Historic bridge over Golden Horn

24/7

4.6

36,263 ReviewsFree

Istiklal Road

Bustling historic boulevard

24/7

4.6

4,507 ReviewsFree

Egyptian Spice Bazaar

Historic spice market

Everyday 8 AM-7:30 PM

4.5

177,448 Reviews

Prince Islands

Peaceful island getaway

4.5

4,621 Reviews