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1. Historic Areas of Istanbul
9.8111 Reviews
based on 10.7k reviews
popcornplusThe old town of Istanbul is so spectacular that you can laugh, especially the city of Istanbul seen from the Suleimanie Mosque is a spectacular spot and highly recommended. It's a spot you should definitely go to! !!Istanbul434m from downtownFree entry
2. The Blue Mosque
9.01.6k Reviews
based on 35.4k reviews2024 Global 100 - Best Things to Do
馨宝很忙The Blue Mosque is facing the Hagia Sophia. The two buildings are very close. You can complete the visit on the same day. The park in the middle is beautiful. You can sit and be tired. It is super comfortable! The murals in the mosque are beautiful, but there are many people. You need to take off your shoes when you go in. Many tourists go in with their shoes. The taste is a bit big. This is an important factor affecting the visit. So it is recommended to bring a mask. The smell of feet is still recommended to wash it next to you before entering. Or don't carry your shoes when you go in, and no one will take them in the cupboard next to you.Istanbul19m from downtownFree entry
3. Bosphorus
8.8611 Reviewsbased on 10.5k reviewsNo.4 of Best Things to Do in Istanbul
M25***87The sunset view of the Bosphorus is very beautiful. It is recommended to go to Eminönü Pier to take a cruise of Turyol Company. You must buy the ticket for the sunset time 2 hours before sunset, and then go to the nearby restaurant to enjoy the food and wait. The most basic pure tour is about 90 minutes, the fare is 150 lira (about ¥30), you get on the boat by yourself, there is no performance, no explanation, no food and drinks, the boat is average. In fact, the most important thing is to take pictures and enjoy the sunset. There are many places of interest along the coast, and you must not miss the Suleymaniye Mosque and Dolmabahçe Palace.Istanbul27.2 km from downtownFree entry
4. Grand Bazaar
8.0332 Reviews
based on 12.6k reviewsNo.7 of Best Things to Do in Istanbul
cimberlynafziThe Grand Bazaar in Turkey is a vibrant and exciting destination that’s perfect for anyone looking to experience the rich culture and history of Istanbul. With over 4,000 shops, it’s one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. As you wander through its maze-like alleys, you'll find everything from beautiful rugs and unique jewelry to spices, textiles, and Turkish delights. The lively atmosphere, combined with the colorful displays and the art of bargaining, makes it a truly unforIstanbul959m from downtownFree entry
5. Istiklal Avenue
7.0285 Reviewsbased on 6.0k reviewsNo.9 of Best Things to Do in Istanbul
携Cheng携ChengIstanbul Riverside
I said before that the Grand Bazaar is the big alley in Istanbul, and Istiklal Street is the Istanbul Riverside.
On the first day, we went to Taksim Square with a group tour, and only had one hour to go shopping. Of course, we didn't go shopping enough, so we arranged our time here for the second day's free travel.
We took the bus from the hotel to this area (it is said that the taxi price in Istanbul is expensive and there is traffic jam, because the traffic jam will be more expensive, so we chose to take the bus). We first went to the Rainbow Stairs, and then walked through a residential area to the nearby Carrefour. In the middle, we also went into a drugstore. The owner was very talkative and said that he had been to many places in China, and even to Tianjin and Hohhot. He was very kind. It was a mistake to go to Carrefour first. I bought a lot of things, which caused us to carry these things behind me.
After buying snacks and souvenirs, we came to Istiklal Street, which may be the busiest pedestrian street in Istanbul. There were a lot of people on the day we went. It can be seen that not only foreign tourists came to visit, but also locals came to shop. There are large and small shopping malls, restaurants, jewelry stores, souvenir shops, and clothing stores on the street. The types of shops are very complete. We went to Pandora, Mado, St. Anthony's Church, a baked potato shop, a regular restaurant barbecue shop, a street stall barbecue shop, a candy store, many clothing stores, Watsons, two shopping malls... I don't know if I have said it all. I walked around for a whole day and went back when it was dark. I bought a lot of things and ate local special barbecue. Although I spent the whole day on this street and didn't go anywhere else, there are really a lot of food, drinks and shopping on this street. Although it's a bit tiring, I had a great time. The food is much better when traveling independently than when traveling with a group.Istanbul3.2 km from downtownFree entry
6. Taksim Square
6.7195 Reviews
based on 2.9k reviewsNo.10 of Best Things to Do in Istanbul携Cheng携ChengStart of the pedestrian street We have to stay in Istanbul for two days, the first day is a group tour, the second day is a self-funded group or free travel. On the first day, we first came to Taksim Square. This square is a circular open space with some statues in the middle. But this square is also a relatively large square in Istanbul. There are a lot of pigeons in the square. Don't use others to feed, it is for money. Next to it is the pedestrian street, the square is the beginning of the pedestrian street. We arrived too early and many shops did not open. We came again the next day and went shopping. There are big shopping malls, small supermarkets, jewelry stores, Watsons, and various places to eat. The playability of the pedestrian street is still very strong.Istanbul3.6 km from downtownFree entry
7. Suleymaniye Mosque
6.4126 Reviewsbased on 12.7k reviewsNo.12 of Best Things to Do in Istanbul
sculptorThe Suleimannier Mosque is the Royal Mosque of the Ottoman Empire, commissioned by Suleiman the Great more than 400 years ago. Behind the mosque's worship wall is the tomb of Suleiman the Great and his wife. The Suleimaniyah Mosque is one of the most famous attractions in Istanbul, Turkey, from its third mountain location overlooking the city around the Golden Horn Bay.Istanbul1.6 km from downtownFree entry
8. Galata Bridge
6.2160 Reviewsbased on 3.9k reviewsNo.13 of Best Things to Do in Istanbul
Kate UralWonderful place for walking! Next to the bridge you can find a famous authentic fish market with a lot of fresh fish.Istanbul1.7 km from downtownFree entry
9. Balat
5.917 Reviewsbased on 525 reviewsNo.14 of Best Things to Do in Istanbul
tt梦幻小妖Although the Bala District is not a particularly prosperous place, it is indeed still a shopping, very distinctive, the price of Turkey is also very cheap, especially the handicrafts, and black tea are obvious, very cheapIstanbul3.6 km from downtownFree entry
10. Rainbow Stairs
5.852 Reviews
based on 23 reviewsNo.15 of Best Things to Do in Istanbul携Cheng携ChengFree travel first stop Our group in Istanbul arranged for two days. The first day was to go to various attractions and the second day was free. Most of the people in the group followed the travel agency to a day trip at their own expense. The three of us chose to go out by ourselves. We took the bus from the hotel to the vicinity of Independence Street. The advantage of this bus is that there is a station name on the bus, which is consistent with Google Maps, and we are not worried about sitting at the station. The disadvantage is that we do not accept cash, we can only swipe the card, and we need to buy the bus card in advance and charge the money. I poured a car in the middle and came to this net red rainbow ladder. The background is not introduced, just to see Jinger. There is a gap with the imagination, located in a small alley, and some are not very tidy. The photos on the Internet are all filtered. But taking pictures is still possible. There are so many cats in Turkey, but they look a bit fierce.Istanbul3.6 km from downtownFree entry
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