🇹🇷 15 Top Things To Do In ISTANBUL! | Turkey Travel Guide

Discover the Top 15 Things to Do in Istanbul Turkey! 🇹🇷✨

Planning your 2025 trip to Istanbul?
With our Istanbul Travel Guide you will discover the best things to do in Istanbul, as we explore Istanbul's 15 top attractions, from the majestic Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque to the bustling Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar. Wander through the historic streets of Sultanahmet, take in panoramic views from Galata Tower, stroll along Istiklal Avenue, and enjoy day trips to the Princes’ Islands, Bursa, and Şile & Ağva. Along the way, taste Turkish classics like simit, kebabs, baklava, Turkish tea, and coffee for the full Istanbul experience.

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Top 15 places to see in Istanbul Turkey:
1. Hagia Sophia: An architectural wonder with its massive dome and mosaics, once church, mosque, and museum, now functioning again as a mosque.
2. Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque): Istanbul’s most famous mosque, glowing with blue Iznik tiles and elegant stained glass.
3. Topkapi Palace: The lavish residence of Ottoman sultans, with a Harem, Imperial Treasury, and sweeping Bosphorus views.
4. Grand Bazaar: One of the world’s oldest covered markets with over 4,000 shops selling jewelry, carpets, ceramics and spices.
5. Basilica Cistern: Step into a mysterious 6th-century underground reservoir with Medusa head columns and cinematic ambiance.
6. Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar): A vibrant 17th-century market, where you can savor the aromas of saffron, teas, sweets and Turkish delight at.
7. Süleymaniye Mosque: Discover Mimar Sinan’s masterpiece with panoramic Golden Horn views and the mausoleums of Suleiman and Hürrem.
8. Chora Church (Kariye Mosque): A hostoric gem with Byzantine mosaics and frescoes depicting New Testament scenes.
9. Hippodrome of Constantinople (Sultan Ahmed Square): A former ancient Roman arena with monuments like the Obelisk of Theodosius and Serpent Column.
10. Bosphorus Cruise: Sail between Europe and Asia past palaces, fortresses and wooden mansions for stunning skyline views.
11. Dolmabahçe Palace: An opulent 19th-century Ottoman palace with glittering chandeliers and ornate halls.
12. Galata Tower: A 14th-century Genoese tower for panoramic views over the Bosphorus, Golden Horn and historic peninsula.
13. Istiklal Avenue: Istanbul’s busiest pedestrian street, lined with shops, cafés and the nostalgic red tram.
14. Ortaköy Mosque: An elegant baroque mosque on the Bosphorus, surrounded by cafés and famous for kumpir baked potatoes.
15. Pierre Loti Hill: Ride the cable car up to sip tea with breathtaking Golden Horn views at sunset.

3 Inspiring Day Trips from Istanbul:
1.Princes’ Islands (Büyükada): Escape the city on a car-free island with pine forests, bicycles and Ottoman-era mansions.
2.Edirne: Discover the former Ottoman capital with Sinan’s Selimiye Mosque, old stone bridges and colorful bazaars.
3.Şile and Ağva: Relax on Black Sea beaches, see the Şile Lighthouse or enjoy riverside cafés in the village of Ağva.

6 Traditional Dishes to Try in Istanbul:
1.Simit: Crunchy sesame bread rings sold by street vendors.
2.Menemen: Eggs scrambled with tomatoes, peppers and spices.
3.Kebab: Juicy Adana kebab or skewered shish kebabs straight from the grill.
4.Meze: Share small plates like hummus, stuffed vine leaves, çiğ köfte and haydari.
5.Baklava: Filo pastry with nuts and syrup.
6. Turkish Delight (Lokum): Sweet, chewy candies in rose, pistachio, and pomegranate flavors.

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0:00 Intro to Istanbul
1:01 Top 15 Things to Do in Istanbul
1:07 Attractions in the Historic Peninsula
1:23 Hagia Sophia
2:04 Blue Mosque
2:33 Topkapi Palace
3:08 Grand Bazaar
3:33 Basilica Cistern
4:03 Theodosius Cistern
4:20 Spice Bazaar
4:47 Süleymaniye Mosque
5:32 Chora Church
6:05 Hippodrome of Constantinople
6:44 Beyond the Historic Peninsula
6:59 Bosphorus Cruise
7:36 Dolmabahçe Palace
8:01 Galata Tower
8:37 Istiklal Avenue
9:01 Ortaköy Mosque
9:24 Pierre Loti Hill
9:50 3 Day Trips from Istanbul
10:10 Princes’ Islands (Büyükada)
10:45 Edirne
11:21 Şile & Ağva
12:02 6 Traditional Turkish Dishes
12:18 Simit
12:26 Menemen
12:35 Kebab
12:47 Meze
12:59 Baklava
13:11 Turkish Delight (Lokum)
13:26 3 Traditional Drinks
13:36 Ayran
13:50 Turkish Coffee
14:02 Turkish Tea
14:16 5 Travel Tips for Istanbul
14:02 Best Time to Visit
14:42 Dress Modestly in Mosques
14:57 Haggle at Bazaars
15:16 Public Transportation (Istanbulkart)
15:40 BiTaksi & Uber