Things To Do
Visit Hagia Sophia
A must see in Istanbul! It was originally built as a Christian basilica nearly 1,500 years ago.
Visit the Galata Tower
Constructed in 1348, Galata Tower was the tallest structure in the city for centuries and it still dominates the skyline.
Visit Topkapı Palace
Topkapı Palace was home to all the Ottoman sultans for nearly four centuries.
Visit the Hippodrome of Constantinople
The Hippodrome of Constantinople was an arena used for chariot racing throughout the Byzantine period.
Eat baklava at Karaköy Güllüoğlu - Nadir Güllü
A must try dessert in Türkiye!
Visit the Basilica Cistern
Built in the 6th century by Byzantine Emperor Justinian I, Basilica Cistern served as a water reservoir for Constantinople.
Visit Dolmabahçe Palace
The Dolmabahce Palance is Istanbul’s first European-style palace, built between 1843 and 1856 by by Sultan Abdülmecid I. The Dolmabahçe Palace was home to six sultans between 1856 and the abolition of the caliphate in 1924.
Visit Grand Bazaar
One of the world's oldest and largest venues of its kind, the Grand Bazaar of Istanbul contains a maze of streets and thousands of shops. If you would like to buy something here, be prepared to negotiate the price. The main rule of thumb: Don't feel compelled to buy anything.