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Things to do in Istanbul

Visit the Blue Mosque, try a hammam and shop in the Grand Bazaar

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<City 79079> things to do #1: Basilica Cistern #1
Basilica Cistern

Explore a 6th-century chamber built to hold 80,000 cubic meters of water

4.2 (439 reviews)
<City 79079> things to do #2: Topkapı Palace Museum #2
Topkapı Palace Museum

Learn about Turkish history in ornate rooms and explore Ottoman artifacts

3.7 (460 reviews)
<City 79079> things to do #3: Hagia Sophia #3
Hagia Sophia

See this world-famous mosque in the middle of Istanbul

4 (464 reviews)
<City 79079> things to do #4: The Blue Mosque #4
The Blue Mosque

Visit the most important mosque in Istanbul with blue-tiled interiors

4 (111 reviews)
<City 79079> things to do #5: Kariye Mosque #5
Kariye Mosque

Admire the mosaics and explore ancient architecture

3.4 (53 reviews)
<City 79079> things to do #6: Istanbul Bosphorus Cruises #6
Istanbul Bosphorus Cruises

Sail past palaces, admire bridges, and capture stunning views in Turkey

4 (320 reviews)
<City 79079> things to do #7: Dolmabahce Palace #7
Dolmabahce Palace

Visit the last Ottoman palace, walk the coast, and see ferries by Beşiktaş

4.3 (62 reviews)
<City 79079> things to do #8: Hagia Sophia History And Experience Museum #8
Hagia Sophia History And Experience Museum

Learn about the history and heritage of Hagia Sophia

3.8 (105 reviews)
<City 79079> things to do #9: Hodjapasha #9
Hodjapasha

Hodjapasha Cultural Center is a delightful piece of the city’s striking cultural mosaic, near the mighty Hagia Sophia Basilica and the magnificent Topkapi Palace. Transformed from a large 15th-century hamam (Turkish bath), the building now welcomes visitors under its high dome ceilings to showcase some of the best of this vast country’s traditions since 2008.

4.6 (104 reviews)
<City 79079> things to do #10: Istanbul Zipline #10
Istanbul Zipline

You should try a flight with Zippline, the perfect activity for adrenaline and adventure lovers in Istanbul. Zippline offers a unique experience by wearing a safety belt with a steel rope tied from a high point to a low point, with the help of your own weight and gravity. It's available at various locations around Istanbul.

3.6 (5 reviews)

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