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Sightseeing

From the Hagia Sophia to hidden gems – discover Istanbul's treasures.

Ecumenical Patriarchate and Church of St George Visiting Tips with Fener Waterfront Routes
Sightseeing
19 min

Ecumenical Patriarchate and Church of St George Visiting Tips with Fener Waterfront Routes

Kılıç Ali Pasha Mosque architecture and Tophane complex visiting tips
Sightseeing
16 min

Kılıç Ali Pasha Mosque architecture and Tophane complex visiting tips

Orientalist Paintings and the Tortoise Trainer at Pera Museum with 2026 Entry Prices
Sightseeing
13 min

Orientalist Paintings and the Tortoise Trainer at Pera Museum with 2026 Entry Prices

Ottoman Royal Tombs and Calligraphy at the Sultan Mahmud II Cemetery with Entry Tips
Sightseeing
12 min

Ottoman Royal Tombs and Calligraphy at the Sultan Mahmud II Cemetery with Entry Tips

Byzantine Echoes and Concert History at Hagia Irene with 2026 Museum Pass and Entry Tips
Sightseeing
13 min

Byzantine Echoes and Concert History at Hagia Irene with 2026 Museum Pass and Entry Tips

Byzantine Mosaics at the Fethiye Mosque and 2026 Visiting Tips for the Pammakaristos Church
Sightseeing
9 min

Byzantine Mosaics at the Fethiye Mosque and 2026 Visiting Tips for the Pammakaristos Church

Atik Valide Mosque architecture and 2026 visiting tips for the Üsküdar complex
Sightseeing
13 min

Atik Valide Mosque architecture and 2026 visiting tips for the Üsküdar complex

Dolmabahçe Palace Waterfront Gardens and Harem Tours with 2026 Ticket Prices
Sightseeing
17 min

Dolmabahçe Palace Waterfront Gardens and Harem Tours with 2026 Ticket Prices

Baroque Architecture and Courtyard Light at the Nuruosmaniye Mosque with 2026 Visiting Tips
Sightseeing
13 min

Baroque Architecture and Courtyard Light at the Nuruosmaniye Mosque with 2026 Visiting Tips

Byzantine architecture and pottery museum at Tekfur Palace with 2026 entry prices
Sightseeing
16 min

Byzantine architecture and pottery museum at Tekfur Palace with 2026 entry prices

Iznik Tiles and Sacred Stones at the Sokullu Mehmed Pasha Mosque with 2026 Visiting Tips
Sightseeing
14 min

Iznik Tiles and Sacred Stones at the Sokullu Mehmed Pasha Mosque with 2026 Visiting Tips

Küçüksu Pavilion rococo architecture and Bosphorus ferry tips with 2026 prices
Sightseeing
14 min

Küçüksu Pavilion rococo architecture and Bosphorus ferry tips with 2026 prices

The Giant Imperial Caiques of the Beşiktaş Naval Museum with Visiting Tips and 2026 Prices
Sightseeing
12 min

The Giant Imperial Caiques of the Beşiktaş Naval Museum with Visiting Tips and 2026 Prices

Architecture and Gardens of the Şehzade Mosque with Visiting Tips and 2026 Entry Prices
Sightseeing
16 min

Architecture and Gardens of the Şehzade Mosque with Visiting Tips and 2026 Entry Prices

Basilica Cistern Evening Access and 2026 Entry Prices
Sightseeing
10 min

Basilica Cistern Evening Access and 2026 Entry Prices

Maiden's Tower boat transfers from Üsküdar and 2026 entry fees for the Bosphorus lighthouse
Sightseeing
10 min

Maiden's Tower boat transfers from Üsküdar and 2026 entry fees for the Bosphorus lighthouse

Rahmi M Koç Museum vintage transport and Golden Horn ferry tips
Sightseeing
12 min

Rahmi M Koç Museum vintage transport and Golden Horn ferry tips

Fatih Mosque courtyards and the tomb of the Conqueror with local visiting tips and etiquette
Sightseeing
14 min

Fatih Mosque courtyards and the tomb of the Conqueror with local visiting tips and etiquette

Byzantine floor mosaics at the Great Palace Mosaic Museum with Arasta Bazaar route tips and 2026 prices
Sightseeing
14 min

Byzantine floor mosaics at the Great Palace Mosaic Museum with Arasta Bazaar route tips and 2026 prices

Ancient sarcophagi and Tiled Kiosk ceramics at the Istanbul Archaeological Museums with entry tips and prices
Sightseeing
12 min

Ancient sarcophagi and Tiled Kiosk ceramics at the Istanbul Archaeological Museums with entry tips and prices

Imperial pavilions and garden paths of Yıldız Palace with 2026 entry prices
Sightseeing
15 min

Imperial pavilions and garden paths of Yıldız Palace with 2026 entry prices

Nusretiye Mosque and the Tophane Waterfront with Practical Visiting Tips
Sightseeing
11 min

Nusretiye Mosque and the Tophane Waterfront with Practical Visiting Tips

Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts Entry Tips and Hippodrome Terrace Views
Sightseeing
12 min

Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts Entry Tips and Hippodrome Terrace Views

The Golden Horn Terrace and Quiet Courtyards of Yavuz Selim Mosque
Sightseeing
15 min

The Golden Horn Terrace and Quiet Courtyards of Yavuz Selim Mosque

Beylerbeyi Palace Entry Tips and Bosphorus Ferry Routes to the Asian Side
Sightseeing
15 min

Beylerbeyi Palace Entry Tips and Bosphorus Ferry Routes to the Asian Side

The Yedikule Dungeons are the only honest place left in the city
Sightseeing
21 min

The Yedikule Dungeons are the only honest place left in the city

I am done with the Sultanahmet crowds so I go to Little Hagia Sophia instead
Sightseeing
24 min

I am done with the Sultanahmet crowds so I go to Little Hagia Sophia instead

A Gothic Secret in the Heart of Karaköy: Why I Love the Unique Arap Mosque
Sightseeing
23 min

A Gothic Secret in the Heart of Karaköy: Why I Love the Unique Arap Mosque

A Masterpiece of Light: Why the Mihrimah Sultan Mosque is My Favorite Spot at the City's Highest Point
Sightseeing
18 min

A Masterpiece of Light: Why the Mihrimah Sultan Mosque is My Favorite Spot at the City's Highest Point

A Canvas of Golden Mosaics: Why Kariye is My Absolute Favorite Corner of the City
Sightseeing
26 min

A Canvas of Golden Mosaics: Why Kariye is My Absolute Favorite Corner of the City

Rustem Pasha Mosque: Eminönü's Iznik Tile Haven
Sightseeing
17 min

Rustem Pasha Mosque: Eminönü's Iznik Tile Haven

Bulgarian Iron Church: Balat's Cast-Iron Masterpiece
Sightseeing
26 min

Bulgarian Iron Church: Balat's Cast-Iron Masterpiece

Galata Mevlevihanesi: Beyoğlu's Whirling Dervish Sanctuary
Sightseeing
25 min

Galata Mevlevihanesi: Beyoğlu's Whirling Dervish Sanctuary

Zeyrek Istanbul: Old City's Quiet Historic Streets
Sightseeing
25 min

Zeyrek Istanbul: Old City's Quiet Historic Streets

Underground Echoes: Why the Theodosius Cistern is My Favorite Alternative to the Crowds
Sightseeing
25 min

Underground Echoes: Why the Theodosius Cistern is My Favorite Alternative to the Crowds

Rome’s Gift to the City: My Favorite View of the Ancient Valens Aqueduct
Sightseeing
25 min

Rome’s Gift to the City: My Favorite View of the Ancient Valens Aqueduct

Theodosian Walls: Istanbul's Ancient Hidden Landmark
Sightseeing
27 min

Theodosian Walls: Istanbul's Ancient Hidden Landmark

Grand Bazaar Hans: Secret Artisan Workshops Guide 2026
Sightseeing
68 min

Grand Bazaar Hans: Secret Artisan Workshops Guide 2026

The Guardian of the Bosphorus: Why I Never Get Tired of Rumeli Hisarı
Sightseeing
14 min

The Guardian of the Bosphorus: Why I Never Get Tired of Rumeli Hisarı

Suleymaniye Mosque: Insider's Guide to Istanbul's Soul
Sightseeing
12 min

Suleymaniye Mosque: Insider's Guide to Istanbul's Soul