Marmara
İstanbulThings to Do & Travel Guide
Two continents, one city
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- •İki kıtaya (Avrupa ve Asya) birden yayılan dünyadaki tek büyük şehirdir.
- •Ayasofya, tarihinde sırasıyla kilise, cami, müze ve yeniden cami olmuştur.
- •Kapalıçarşı, dünyanın en eski ve en büyük kapalı çarşılarından biridir.
- •Topkapı Sarayı, yaklaşık 400 yıl boyunca Osmanlı padişahlarının idari merkezi olmuştur.
- •Plaka kodu 34, Türkiye'de araçlara verilen ilk plaka kodudur.
Notable People from İstanbul
- Orhan Pamuk — 2006 Nobel Edebiyat Ödülü sahibi yazar, İstanbul doğumlu.
What Is This City Known For?
Istanbul is known for being the only major city that spans two continents—one in Europe and one in Asia. It served as the capital of the Byzantine Empire (as Constantinople) and, later, the Ottoman Empire for centuries. Hagia Sophia—first a Byzantine cathedral, then a mosque, a museum for many years, and now a mosque once again—and the Sultanahmet (Blue) Mosque are among the city’s iconic landmarks. The Grand Bazaar is considered one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets. Topkapı Palace served as the administrative and residential center for the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years. The Bosphorus is the strait that physically divides the city between two continents.
About
Istanbul is the only city that bridges the continents of Europe and Asia, carrying a 1,600-year legacy of Rome, Byzantium, and the Ottoman Empire. From the historic peninsula of Sultanahmet to the lively streets of Beyoğlu, and from ferry tours on the Bosphorus to the labyrinth of the Grand Bazaar, it offers endless opportunities for exploration. With its Byzantine mosaics, Ottoman palaces, and modern art museums, it is a hub for cultural tourism.
April–May and September–October are ideal; the summer months are hot and crowded, and the winter is damp and cool
Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) have extensive domestic and international flight networks.
Expensive — one of Turkey's pricier destinations; accommodation costs rise in high season. Check current prices on booking sites.
4-5 days şehrin özünü görmek için, 7+ days kapsamlı keşif
9 Accommodations
10 Restaurants
10 Things to See
10 Local Delicacies
How to Get There
By Air
İstanbul Havalimanı Avrupa yakasında, Sabiha Gökçen Anadolu yakasında
By Bus
Türkiye'nin her yerinden düzenli otobüs seferleri
By Train
Yüksek hızlı tren Ankara'dan 4-4.5 hours
How Many Days Will You Stay?
We create an ideal route based on your length of stay.
İstanbul - 3 Days Itinerary
3 days plan generated from 10 attractions and 10 restaurants.
Breakfast: Pandeli
A historic Ottoman cuisine restaurant located on Mısır Çarşısı that has been in business since 1901
⏱ 1 hours
Get DirectionsLunch: Karaköy Lokantası
A modern take on meyhane culture, with a menu focused on meze and fish
⏱ 1.5 hours
Get DirectionsDinner: Mikla
Michelin-starred chef Mehmet Gürs' presentation on the New Anatolian Cuisine
⏱ 2 hours
Get DirectionsYerebatan Sarnıcı
An underground cistern dating from the Byzantine period, with Medusa heads
⏱ 1 hours
Get DirectionsAyasofya
An iconic structure dating back 1,500 years, featuring Byzantine and Ottoman layers
⏱ 1-1.5 hours
Get DirectionsBreakfast: Tarihi Sultanahmet Köftecisi Selim Usta
A historic meatball restaurant that has been serving customers at the same location since 1920
⏱ 1 hours
Get DirectionsTopkapı Sarayı
A palace complex that served as the residence of Ottoman sultans for 400 years
⏱ 3-4 hours
Get DirectionsBoğaz Vapur Turu
A ferry tour showcasing the coasts of Europe and Asia, passing by waterfront mansions and bridges
⏱ Yarım days (tam tur)
Get DirectionsLunch: Sunset Grill & Bar
A prestigious restaurant located in Ulus Park that serves sushi and Mediterranean cuisine
⏱ 1.5 hours
Get DirectionsDinner: Refik
One of Asmalımescit's oldest and most authentic taverns, 1954
⏱ 2 hours
Get DirectionsBreakfast: Kadıköy, İstanbul çevresinde
Meze and raki in the bustling marketplace on the Anatolian side
⏱ 1 hours
Get DirectionsGalata Kulesi
The most iconic landmark of the Istanbul skyline, offering a 360-degree view of the city
⏱ 1 hours
Get Directionsİstiklal Caddesi
The historic red tram, the arcades, and the heart of Beyoğlu
⏱ 22 hours
Get DirectionsLunch: Balat, Fatih çevresinde
A buffet-style breakfast among the colorful houses
⏱ 1.5 hours
Get DirectionsDinner: Ortaköy, Beşiktaş çevresinde
Stalls selling baked potatoes and waffles along the Bosphorus
⏱ 2 hours
Get Directions💡 Son days — dönüş yolculuğu için zaman payı bırakın.
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Things to Do in İstanbul
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Ayasofya
1500 yıllık, Bizans ve Osmanlı katmanlarını taşıyan ikonik yapı
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Ana kat erişilebilir
Sultanahmet Meydanı çevresinde ücretli açık otopark, en yakını Nakilbent Sk. otoparkı (300m)
Topkapı Sarayı
400 yıl Osmanlı padişahlarına ev sahipliği yapan saray kompleksi
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Bazı bölümler merdivenli
Gülhane Parkı yanındaki ücretli otopark en yakın seçenek
Yerebatan Sarnıcı
Bizans döneminden kalma yeraltı su sarnıcı, Medusa başları
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Tekerlekli sandalye asansörü mevcut
Galata Kulesi
İstanbul silüetinin en önemli simgesi, 360 derece şehir manzarası
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Asansör var ancak bazı dar alanlar kısıtlıdır
Dolmabahçe Sarayı
Boğaz kıyısındaki neo-klasik Osmanlı sarayı, Atatürk'ün vefat ettiği yer
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Tekerlekli sandalye erişimine uygun rampalar mevcuttur
Süleymaniye Camii
Mimar Sinan'ın kalfalık eseri, muhteşem Haliç manzarası
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Giriş rampaları vardır
Boğaz Vapur Turu
Avrupa ve Asya kıyılarını gösteren, yalıları ve köprüleri gezen vapur turu
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Vapura biniş rampalı
Kapalıçarşı
Dünyanın en eski ve büyük kapalı çarşılarından biri, 4000 dükkan
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Düz zemin, kalabalık olabilir
Kız Kulesi
Boğaz'ın ortasında yükselen, efsanelere konu olan tarihi kule
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Tekneyle ulaşıldığı için engelliler için sınırlıdır
İstiklal Caddesi
Tarihi kırmızı tramvay, pasajlar ve Beyoğlu'nun kalbi
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Yaya yolu düzdür ancak kalabalıktır
Camping & Caravan Spots
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TV Shows & Films Filmed in İstanbul
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Route and distanceBilecik
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Route and distanceNearest Airports to İstanbul
Road distance and drive time from the airport to the city centre (without traffic).
İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Havalimanı (SAW)
41.4 km to the centre, about 45 min
İstanbul Havalimanı (IST)
49.6 km to the centre, about 44 min
Distance to Other Cities
Full distance table →Frequently Asked Questions
April–May and September–October are ideal; the summer months are hot and crowded, and the winter is damp and cool
Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) have extensive domestic and international flight networks.
Expensive — one of Turkey's pricier destinations; accommodation costs rise in high season. Check current prices on booking sites.
Balık Ekmek, İstanbul Simiti, Ortaköy Kumpiri are among the famous local foods you must try.
4-5 days şehrin özünü görmek için, 7+ days kapsamlı keşif
Top spots in İstanbul include Ayasofya, Topkapı Sarayı, Yerebatan Sarnıcı, Galata Kulesi.
İstanbul offers accommodation in the following categories: Resort, Hotel, Boutique Hotel.