Istanbul Travel Guide

Turkey · 105 attractions · 6 categories · 24 areas

📊 Istanbul Crowd Overview — Today

48
Crowd Level · Comfort
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晴 15.5°C
105
Total Attractions
14-Day Crowd Trend
Thu · Score 45 · Comfort
Fri · Score 48 · Comfort
Sat · Score 62 · Moderate
Sun · Score 40 · Comfort
Mon · Score 29 · Quiet
Tue · Score 45 · Comfort
Wed · Score 44 · Comfort
Thu · Score 43 · Comfort
Fri · Score 44 · Comfort
Sat · Score 58 · Moderate
Sun · Score 58 · Moderate
Mon · Score 43 · Comfort
Tue · Score 44 · Comfort
Wed · Score 44 · Comfort
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🏆 All 105 Attractions
Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia
Museum 4.7/5
Bosphorus
Bosphorus
Nature 4.7/5
Basilica Cistern
Basilica Cistern
Museum 4.6/5
Historic Areas of Istanbul
Historic Areas of Istanbul
Other 4.6/5
Dolmabahce Palace
Dolmabahce Palace
Museum 4.7/5
The Blue Mosque
The Blue Mosque
Museum 4.8/5
Topkapi Palace
Topkapi Palace
Museum 4.3/5
Galata Tower
Galata Tower
Museum 4.6/5
Istanbul Archaeological Museums
Istanbul Archaeological Museums
Museum 4.5/5
Grand Bazaar
Grand Bazaar
Other 4.4/5
Istiklal Avenue
Istiklal Avenue
Street 4.7/5
Historic Sites Exploration in Istanbul
Historic Sites Exploration in Istanbul
Other
Taksim Square
Taksim Square
Landmark 4.3/5
Cruise Experience in Bosphorus
Cruise Experience in Bosphorus
Nature 4.8/5
Port of Istanbul
Port of Istanbul
Other 5.0/5
Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum
Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum
Museum 4.6/5
Galata Bridge
Galata Bridge
Museum 4.5/5
Obelisk of Theodosius
Obelisk of Theodosius
Other 4.5/5
Sultanahmet Square
Sultanahmet Square
Other 4.4/5
Suleymaniye Mosque
Suleymaniye Mosque
Museum 4.9/5
Sightseeing Boat Tours in Istanbul
Sightseeing Boat Tours in Istanbul
Other
Golden Horn
Golden Horn
Other 4.5/5
Balat
Balat
Other 4.3/5
Egyptian Bazaar
Egyptian Bazaar
Other 4.7/5
Hodjapasha
Hodjapasha
Other 4.3/5
2025/26 Europa League final
2025/26 Europa League final
Other
Prince Islands
Prince Islands
Other 4.8/5
Rainbow Steps
Rainbow Steps
Other 3.4/5
Serpent Column
Serpent Column
Other 4.5/5
The Museum of Innocence
The Museum of Innocence
Museum 4.6/5
Chora Mosque
Chora Mosque
Other 4.5/5
Maiden's Tower
Maiden's Tower
Museum 4.8/5
Turkish Baths in Türkiye
Turkish Baths in Türkiye
Other
Cistern of Theodosius
Cistern of Theodosius
Museum 3.4/5
Beylerbeyi Palace
Beylerbeyi Palace
Museum 4.5/5
Yeni Mosque
Yeni Mosque
Museum 4.5/5
Istanbul Aquarium
Istanbul Aquarium
Museum 4.4/5
Cemberlitas Hammam
Cemberlitas Hammam
Other 4.2/5
Gulhane Park
Gulhane Park
Park 4.8/5
Eyüp Sultan Mosque
Eyüp Sultan Mosque
Museum 4.7/5
VIALAND Theme Park
VIALAND Theme Park
Theme Park 3.0/5
Emirgan Park
Emirgan Park
Park 4.8/5
Bosphorus Bridge
Bosphorus Bridge
Other 4.8/5
Ortakoy Mosque
Ortakoy Mosque
Museum 5.0/5
Fatih Mosque
Fatih Mosque
Museum 5.0/5
Miniaturk
Miniaturk
Park 5.0/5
Yıldız Park
Yıldız Park
Park 5.0/5
Pierre Loti Hill
Pierre Loti Hill
Nature 4.3/5
Sukru Saracoglu Stadium
Sukru Saracoglu Stadium
Other 5.0/5
Galataport Istanbul
Galataport Istanbul
Museum 5.0/5
Kadikoy Bull Statue
Kadikoy Bull Statue
Other 4.0/5
Rahmi M. Koç Museum
Rahmi M. Koç Museum
Museum 5.0/5
Tüpraş Stadium
Tüpraş Stadium
Museum 4.5/5
Hurrem Sultan Hammam
Hurrem Sultan Hammam
Other 4.0/5
Dolmabahce Mosque
Dolmabahce Mosque
Museum 4.6/5
Harbiye Military Museum and Cultural Centre Command
Harbiye Military Museum and Cultural Centre Command
Museum 4.5/5
Rumeli Fortress
Rumeli Fortress
Other 3.4/5
Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
Museum 4.7/5
Church of Saint Anthony of Padua
Church of Saint Anthony of Padua
Other 4.5/5
Ataturk Arboretum
Ataturk Arboretum
Museum 4.7/5
The Walls of Istanbul
The Walls of Istanbul
Other 4.3/5
Taksim Gezi Park
Taksim Gezi Park
Museum 4.3/5
Laleli Mosque
Laleli Mosque
Museum 4.5/5
Nuruosmaniye Mosque
Nuruosmaniye Mosque
Museum 4.5/5
Şakirin Mosque
Şakirin Mosque
Museum 5.0/5
Camlica Hill
Camlica Hill
Nature 4.0/5
Aqua Club Dolphin
Aqua Club Dolphin
Other 5.0/5
Hagia Irene
Hagia Irene
Other
Çamlıca Tower
Çamlıca Tower
Museum 4.0/5
PERPA
PERPA
Other 4.0/5
Whirling Dervishes Show & Exhibition
Whirling Dervishes Show & Exhibition
Other 4.0/5
Column of Constantine
Column of Constantine
Museum 5.0/5
Turkish Airlines Lounge Departures
Turkish Airlines Lounge Departures
Other 4.8/5
Eminonu Pier
Eminonu Pier
Other 5.0/5
Dolmabahçe Clock Tower
Dolmabahçe Clock Tower
Other 4.0/5
Little Hagia Sophia Mosque
Little Hagia Sophia Mosque
Other 5.0/5
Beyazit Mosque
Beyazit Mosque
Museum 4.6/5
Pera Museum
Pera Museum
Museum 3.8/5
Rustem Pasha Mosque
Rustem Pasha Mosque
Museum 4.0/5
Museum Of Illusions Istanbul - İstiklal
Museum Of Illusions Istanbul - İstiklal
Museum 5.0/5
Istanbul Congress Center
Istanbul Congress Center
Other 5.0/5
Mega Lüfer Yachts | Bosphorus Dinner Cruise İstanbul | Sunset & Daytime Tours
Mega Lüfer Yachts | Bosphorus Dinner Cruise İstanbul | Sunset & Daytime Tours
Other 5.0/5
Venerable Patriarchal Church of St. George
Venerable Patriarchal Church of St. George
Other 5.0/5
Ihlamur Palace
Ihlamur Palace
Museum 5.0/5
Poligon34
Poligon34
Other 5.0/5
Moipark
Moipark
Other 4.0/5
Sakip Sabanci Museum
Sakip Sabanci Museum
Museum
Harbiye Military Museum and Cultural Site Command
Harbiye Military Museum and Cultural Site Command
Other 5.0/5
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge
Other 4.0/5
Osman Aga Mosque
Osman Aga Mosque
Other 4.5/5
Taksim Mosque
Taksim Mosque
Other 5.0/5
Big Bus Istanbul
Big Bus Istanbul
Other 3.7/5
Mihrimah Sultan Mosque
Mihrimah Sultan Mosque
Museum 4.0/5
Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam
Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam
Museum 5.0/5
İBB Hıdiv Kasrı Korusu
İBB Hıdiv Kasrı Korusu
Other 5.0/5
Galata Mevlevihanesi Müzesi
Galata Mevlevihanesi Müzesi
Museum 4.5/5
Yoros Castle
Yoros Castle
Other 4.5/5
Shemsi Ahmet Pasha Mosque
Shemsi Ahmet Pasha Mosque
Museum 5.0/5
Ataturk Olympic Stadium
Ataturk Olympic Stadium
Museum 4.3/5
Bebek Park
Bebek Park
Park 5.0/5
Garipce Castle
Garipce Castle
Other 5.0/5
Kamondo Stairs
Kamondo Stairs
Other 4.5/5
Yeni Valide Mosque
Yeni Valide Mosque
Museum
Moda Sea Club 1935
Moda Sea Club 1935
Other 5.0/5
Arter
Arter
Other 5.0/5

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🗺️ Istanbul Travel Basics

Istanbul (Turkish: İstanbul) is a very large city of fantastic history, culture and beauty. Called Byzantium in ancient times, the city's name was changed to Constantinople in 324 CE when it was rebuilt by the first Christian Roman Emperor, Constantine. The name "Istanbul", perhaps surprisingly, comes from Greek and could be translated as a…

✈️ Getting There

See Turkey#Get in for visa requirements. From 2020, most EU, UK, CIS and South American visitors do not need a visa. Those from many other countries including Australia, Canada and US can get an e-visa online, valid for 90 days. 1 Istanbul Airport (IST IATA). Istanbul's chief airport, and the main port of entry into Turkey, is 30 km northwest of…

🚇 Getting Around

İETT (or just toplu taşıma) is the municipality's public transportation company. Istanbul's public transit system can be difficult to figure out. However, if you put some effort into it, you can avoid taxis and not walk too much. Unless you use the Istanbulkart, each time you use a tram, metro, bus, or boat on the public transport system, you will…

🛡️ Stay Safe

In Istanbul, most drivers won't abide any rules. Even if you have priority on a road junction, crosswalk, or even during green light, always be aware of your surroundings. Even if you are in a one way road, check both sides before crossing the road. It is common for Turkish drivers to use shortcuts. A major earthquake with epicenter in the nearby…

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