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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 (426 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

3.8 (449 reviews)
<City 79079> things to do #3: Hagia Sophia #3
Hagia Sophia

See this world-famous mosque in the middle of Istanbul

4 (447 reviews)
<City 79079> things to do #4: Istanbul City Cards #4
Istanbul City Cards

Discover historic sites, cruise the Bosphorus, and enjoy cultural events in Istanbul

3.6 (115 reviews)
<City 79079> things to do #5: Istanbul Bosphorus Cruises #5
Istanbul Bosphorus Cruises

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

4 (314 reviews)
<City 79079> things to do #6: Istanbul Prince's Islands Tours #6
Istanbul Prince's Islands Tours

Experience the best of Istanbul and explore the Prince's Islands!

3.9 (27 reviews)
<City 79079> things to do #7: Hodjapasha #7
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 (102 reviews)
<City 79079> things to do #8: The Blue Mosque #8
The Blue Mosque

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

4 (109 reviews)
<City 79079> things to do #9: Dolmabahce Palace #9
Dolmabahce Palace

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

4.3 (62 reviews)
<City 79079> things to do #10: Sultanahmet Square #10
Sultanahmet Square

Only got a few hours in Istanbul? If there's one location to head for, it's Sultanahmet Square. As the historic heart of Old Istanbul, it has some of the most significant monuments in the city. From here you can easily get to most architectural landmarks, like the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia Museum and the Basilica Cistern. Sultanahmet Square contains many benches, fountains, and grassy areas. Trams run right through the area for easy access to local attractions.

4.8 (24 reviews)

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