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8 Best NIGHTCLUBS in Istanbul (Updated 2025)

17 April 2025 by Serhat Engul

The best nightclubs of Istanbul are located in Beyoglu, Sisli, Besiktas and Kadikoy (Asian Side) districts. While the most luxurious ones are on the Bosphorus shores, the ones popular among young Istanbulites are in Taksim and Kadikoy. In this article, you can find the most popular nightclubs, bars and jazz clubs in Istanbul. I listed the places in the article according to … [Read more...] about 8 Best NIGHTCLUBS in Istanbul (Updated 2025)

12 Places to Go Swimming in Istanbul (Updated 2025)

5 April 2025 by Serhat Engul

Istanbul gets very hot and humid especially in July and August, which is the peak period of summer. During these times, Istanbulites go on vacation to the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts to cool off. However, even though they are far from the center, there are many places to go swimming in Istanbul as well, and they host beaches full of activity. Private beaches in some … [Read more...] about 12 Places to Go Swimming in Istanbul (Updated 2025)

Hodjapasha (Whirling Derwishes Show) Tickets 2024

7 December 2023 by Serhat Engul

Hodjapasha Cultural Center is located in Sirkeci, one of the liveliest districts of Istanbul. Two important art performances, Whirling Dervish Show and Rhythm of The Dance, are presented in Hodjapasha. Sirkeci district, where Hodjapasha Cultural Center is located, is a very nice place to observe local life. Here you can find the best local restaurants and famous dessert … [Read more...] about Hodjapasha (Whirling Derwishes Show) Tickets 2024

Istanbul VIALAND Price & Hours (Updated → 2025)

6 January 2025 by Serhat Engul

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Vialand stands out both as a giant theme park that offers fun activities for children and as a shopping center that offers shopping opportunities for adults. Vialand, as the Disneyland of Istanbul, offers a wide variety of activities for families with children. If you are on a long holiday in Istanbul, you can spend a day having fun here. If you wish, you can buy your … [Read more...] about Istanbul VIALAND Price & Hours (Updated → 2025)

ISTANBUL AQUARIUM Price & Hours (Updated → 2025)

5 January 2025 by Serhat Engul

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Istanbul Aquarium is located inside Aqua Florya Shopping Mall and it’s a home to 17,000 sea creatures. The aquarium is composed of seventeen different themes ranging from the Black Sea to the Pacific Ocean. In this article, you can find summary information about the diving experience and fish feeding sessions at the Istanbul Aquarium, as well as the entrance fees and … [Read more...] about ISTANBUL AQUARIUM Price & Hours (Updated → 2025)

Bosphorus Cruise Options in Istanbul (2026 Update)

27 April 2026 by Serhat Engul

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There are few experiences in the world as memorable as a Bosphorus Cruise in Istanbul, sailing along the narrow strait that has shaped the fate of empires for more than two thousand years. This is where Europe and Asia meet not as borders, but as neighbors—connected by water, history, and daily life flowing between two continents. From the deck of a boat, Istanbul reveals … [Read more...] about Bosphorus Cruise Options in Istanbul (2026 Update)

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blankHello, I'm Serhat Engul, a licensed tour guide in Istanbul. I lead private walking tours focused on the city's Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman history.

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Istanbul Travel Guide

Istanbul Clues is a digital travel guide to Istanbul, written by Serhat Engul. It covers the city’s history, museums, neighborhoods, transportation, and places to eat.

About the Author

Questions from Serhat’s walking tours help shape the subjects covered here. Learn more about the author.

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Serhat Engul is a licensed tourist guide (Ministry of Culture and Tourism license no. 003660), registered with the Istanbul Tourist Guides Chamber (İRO), which is a member of TUREB.

For travel arrangements outside his guiding services, Serhat may refer guests to Reborn Travel Agency (TÜRSAB license no. 5128).

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