Things to Do in Istanbul
Stunning mosques, fascinating museums and traditional Turkish baths; Istanbul has lots of fantastic attractions to discover. On our travel guide, you can find the most famous tourist attractions as well as some of the lesser-known aspects of Istanbul.
Monuments and Attractions
One of the must-see places in Istanbul is the former residence of the Ottoman sultans. For your convenience, you can buy the entrance ticket to Topkapi Palace at this link.
Another must-see plan in Istanbul is to climb the Galata Tower, one of the oldest in the world, and, of course, join a tour of the mosques of Istanbul. You will be amazed by Hagia Sophia, with its more than 1,500 years of history, and the beautiful decorative tiles of the Blue Mosque.
When planning your trip to Istanbul, it's worth checking out a cruise on the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn, the show of Dervishes Gyrovagos, a belly dance show, or, for the foodies in the group, a food tour. Plus, if you are lucky enough to spend several days in the city, you can dedicate one of them to a day trip to Cappadocia.
