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Istanbul Tourist Attractions Map PDF (Updated → 2025)

10 August 2025 by Serhat Engül

Istanbul is a city full of surprises, where history and culture meet at every corner. Most visitors start with iconic landmarks such as Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace, which are conveniently located close to each other in Sultanahmet. But Istanbul is much bigger than it seems at first glance on the tourist map, and there are dozens of other neighborhoods and attractions waiting to be discovered.

While preparing trips for travelers over the past 20 years as a licensed tour guide, I noticed a common challenge: finding a clear and reliable map of Istanbul’s tourist attractions. Although various maps exist online, very few combine all the key sites, neighborhoods, and transportation details in one place.

That’s why I created this comprehensive guide. Here, you will find up-to-date Istanbul tourist maps along with insider tips that will help you plan your trip with confidence. Whether you want to explore the historic peninsula, enjoy the vibrant streets of Beyoğlu, or discover hidden gems along the Bosphorus, these maps will make it easier to navigate and enjoy your time in Istanbul.

Table of Contents

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  • Istanbul Tourist Attractions Map PDF 2025
    • 1. Fatih (Historic Peninsula) and Beyoglu
    • 2. Map of Istanbul Old City (Sultanahmet)
    • 3. Map of Beyoglu (Taksim) District
    • 4. Golden Horn Bridges
    • 5. Istanbul Public Transport Map
    • 6. Istanbul Ferry Map
    • 7. Istanbul Accommodation Map
    • 8. Map of Istanbul Districts
    • 9. Istanbul Sightseeing Map
    • 10. Istanbul Tourist Attractions Map
  • Istanbul Tourist Maps on Youtube

Istanbul Tourist Attractions Map PDF 2025

Istanbul Tourist Attractions Map (2025) post has ten titles. We will explore Istanbul together on the maps I have shared under these headings. We will start from the most popular tourist destinations such as Sultanahmet and Beyoglu, and slowly expand the circle.

First of all, I should point out that these maps do not belong to me. I used maps published by various sources as drafts and processed them. In the article, you will see a selection of maps published by Beyoglu Municipality, Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, Google Maps and Turkish Airlines.

I processed these maps with Microsoft Paint. The maps may seem primitive as I am not a professional in this field. However, they provide visual support for what I want to tell. Likewise, it will enable readers to gain basic knowledge.

I made PDF files of the Istanbul tourist attraction maps that have enough details to be examined closely. You can find links to PDF versions of each Istanbul tourist map under the relevant headings. You can download these maps for free. Yes, now let’s start our article with the hope that it will be useful.

1. Fatih (Historic Peninsula) and Beyoglu

This map is an illustration of how the Historical Peninsula (officially Fatih), which includes the Old City, and the relatively newer part of the city, Beyoglu (aka Taksim), are separated by the Golden Horn.

Most of the historical places in Istanbul are located in Fatih (Old City) and Beyoglu (New City). For this reason, it is necessary to know well where these two districts are located.

Fatih district is better known as the Old City or Historical Peninsula and has a history dating back to 2700 BC. The hill where Topkapi Palace is located in the east of the Historic Peninsula is the place where Istanbul was first founded in ancient times.

There are countless historical monuments to visit in the Historic Peninsula. The most famous of these works stand out as Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace and Grand Bazaar. These historical artifacts, which host millions of visitors a year, form the showcase of Istanbul.

Beyoglu district is also a very old settlement. However, the number of historical monuments is less compared to Fatih district. Beyoglu stands out with mostly walking streets, shopping places and activities.

Tourists who come to Istanbul and stay for 2 or 3 days usually visit these two districts. It only takes a few days to visit the famous mosques and museums in the Historic Peninsula and explore Istiklal Street (Beyoglu) and its surroundings.

Apart from visiting the Historic Peninsula and Beyoglu, the most common activity is taking a boat tour on the Bosphorus. Those who have time go to the Asian Side and visit the Kadıkoy Fish Market. According to millions of tourists, Istanbul consists only of these districts.

The Fatih and Beyoglu map above shows us the location of the two districts and the Golden Horn that separates them. Galata Bridge joins the two districts separated by the Golden Horn, which is a natural waterway.

There is Eminonu on one side of the Galata Bridge and Karakoy on the other. These two districts are places that represent the historical development and cosmopolitan food culture of Istanbul.

2. Map of Istanbul Old City (Sultanahmet)

This map gives an overview of Sultanahmet, also commonly known as the Old City, and its surroundings, and shows how the Tram T1 line connects the major attractions of the tourist area.

The best way to travel between Istanbul Old City and Beyoglu districts is to use the tram. You can reach historical monuments in Sultanahmet from many parts of Istanbul thanks to the tram. On the other hand, you can use the tram to get to Dolmabahce Palace, which is the most important work to see after the places in Sultanahmet.

You can see the tram stops marked in green on the tourist map of Istanbul Old City. Historical monuments to see in Sultanahmet and its surroundings are lined up on the road between Beyazit and Eminonu tram stops.

After Eminonu, which is the last stop in the Old City, the tram crosses the Galata Bridge and reaches Beyoglu district. On the next map, you will see that the tram reaches Karakoy after passing the Galata Bridge.

You can view the Sultanahmet Map in a new tab for better clarity.

Click here to open the Sultanahmet Map

3. Map of Beyoglu (Taksim) District

This map shows the tram stops in Beyoglu (from Karakoy to Kabatas) where Tram T1 stops after crossing the Galata Bridge and leaving the Old City behind.

Karakoy is one of the fastest growing districts of Istanbul in recent years. Karakoy, where many boutique hotels, cafes and restaurants have opened in recent years, has become a tourist attraction. Karakoy neighborhood became even more popular with the opening of Galataport.

After Karakoy, the tram stops at Tophane district where Kilic Ali Pasha Mosque is located. Findikli, the next stop, is where the Istanbul Modern museum is. Kabatas, the last stop, is the most important stop of the tram in Beyoglu.

You can see that Kabatas is a transfer point on the tourist map of Beyoglu District. When you get off the tram at the last stop, Kabatas, you can easily go to Taksim Square by the F1 funicular connection. Or you can walk to Dolmabahce Palace in just 5 minutes.

Taksim Square is also where Istanbul’s most popular walking street, Istiklal Avenue, begins. While walking on Istiklal Avenue, you will pass through two squares called Galatasaray Square and Tunnel Square. You can also reach Galata Tower by following the same route.

You can view the Beyoglu (aka Taksim) map in a new tab for a closer look.

Click here to open the Beyoglu (Taksim) map now

This map highlights key tourist areas around Taksim Square and Istiklal Avenue.

4. Golden Horn Bridges

This map shows the boulevards extending between the Historical Peninsula (Old City or Sultanahmet) and Beyoglu (Galata and Taksim) and the Golden Horn bridges over which the boulevards pass.

We mentioned that Beyoglu and Fatih districts are separated from each other by the Golden Horn. There are 3 main bridges connecting the two districts. One of them is the Historical Galata Bridge. The bridge, over which the tram passes, is used extensively by tourists.

On the other hand, you can reach Ataturk Bridge from Taksim Square through Tarlabasi Boulevard, which extends to the Historical Peninsula. Thanks to this bridge, you can connect to Unkapani and reach Ataturk Boulevard, the heart of Fatih district.

There are historical monuments such as Valens Aqueduct and Sehzade Mosque on Ataturk Boulevard. There are also Zeyrek Mosque (aka Church of Christ Pantokrator) and Suleymaniye Mosque in its close vicinity.

The third bridge on the map, the Metro Bridge, belongs to the M2 Metro line from Haciosman and going to Yenikapi. Thanks to this bridge, those coming from Beyoglu can reach Marmaray.

On the other hand, those who set off from Istanbul Old City can reach places such as Taksim Square, Sisli and Levent by M2 Metro. The best shopping malls of Istanbul are located in these districts.

You can view the Golden Horn Bridges on a new tab via this link.

Click here to open the map

5. Istanbul Public Transport Map

This map shows the latest updated version of Istanbul metro and tram lines for 2025.

Istanbul metro has made great progress in recent years. With the integration of Marmaray into the system, travel in the European and Asian sides of Istanbul has become much easier.

In this way, someone who gets on Marmaray from Istanbul Old City can go to Kadikoy in just 8 minutes, and from there you can reach the interior of the Asian Side by transferring to the M4 metro.

One of the biggest problems of tourists who used to stay in the Old City was that it was difficult to reach shopping places of Istanbul. However, now it is very easy to go from Yenikapı to Sisli and Levent via M2 metro. These are the districts of Istanbul with modern shopping venues.

In addition, with the Marmaray and M4 connection, getting to the shopping centers on the Asian Side and Sabiha Gokcen Airport has become very easy.

Note: If you want to learn more about the metro, Marmaray, and tram in Istanbul, you can also take a look at the Istanbul Metro Map article. In that article, I explained the Public Transport Map in detail.

You can find the PDF version of the Istanbul Public Transport Map from the official source.

Click here to download the Istanbul Public Transport Map (PDF)

6. Istanbul Ferry Map

This map shows ferry stations in Istanbul's districts of Eminonu (in Old City), Karakoy (in Beyoglu), Besiktas (along the Bosphorus shores), and Kadikoy and Uskudar (on the Asian Side).

Istanbul Ferry Map shows us the locations of the major ferry ports. Istanbul’s nostalgic ferries allow us to travel between the European and Asian sides as well as to take a Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul.

For example, piers 1, 2 and 5 on the map show tour boats making a Bosphorus tour. Pier 1 belongs to the Turyol Bosphrous boats. Pier number 2 belongs to Sehir Hatlari‘s Bosphorus Cruise Ferries. Pier 5 belongs to Dentur Bosphorus boats departing from Kabatas. You can find more explanatory information for the Bosphorus cruise in this article.

Pier 3 symbolizes the ferries departing from Eminonu (Old City) to Uskudar and Kadikoy on the Asian side. There are actually two separate piers here, but I thought a single figure would be enough for both.

Pier 6 symbolizes the ferries departing from Besiktas to Kadikoy and Uskudar. Piers 7 and 8 are located in Uskudar and Kadikoy, two touristic districts of the Asian Side. Ferries depart from both to Besiktas and Eminonu.

You can view the Istanbul Ferry Map as a printable PDF file using the link below.

Click here to open and download the Istanbul Ferry Map (PDF)

7. Istanbul Accommodation Map

This map shows where the best and most popular places to stay in Istanbul (Sultanahmet, Taksim, Sisli, Besiktas, Kadikoy) are when viewed from a bird's eye view of the city.

It is difficult to decide where to stay in Istanbul. Because there are thousands of hotels in Istanbul and it is difficult to decide which area is best to stay. Accommodation places such as Sultanahmet, Beyoglu and Besiktas have both pros and cons.

Istanbul Accommodation Map shows us the locations of the best hotels in Istanbul. If you want to dig deeper about this subject, you can find all the details in the article on the best places to stay in Istanbul.

Istanbul accommodation map also serves us as a map of Istanbul tourist attractions. Because the most important historical monuments of Istanbul are located in these marked districts.

You can view the “Best Places to Stay in Istanbul” map in high resolution using the link below.

Click here to open the Where to Stay in Istanbul Map (High Resolution)

8. Map of Istanbul Districts

This map, unlike others, takes a broader view of Istanbul by including districts outside the tourist area.

The maps I have shared so far included mostly tourist attractions. Map of Istanbul Districts allows us to view the city from a wider perspective. Thanks to this map, you can see the other districts where Istanbul residents live from a bird’s eye view.

There is only one thing that needs to be updated on this map. That is, Ataturk Airport is not used anymore. The location of the new Istanbul Airport is not visible on the map. However, we can say that it is close to Kemerburgaz, which can be seen in the far north.

On the other hand, Sabiha Gokcen Airport, located inside the Asian Side, can be clearly seen on this map. There are even Prince Islands that we cannot see on other maps.

You can view a better version of the Istanbul Districts Map from here.

Click to open the Istanbul Districts Map (High Resolution)

9. Istanbul Sightseeing Map

This illustration map, prepared by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, highlights important tourist attractions in Istanbul with eye-catching graphic drawings when zoomed in.

The touristic places of Istanbul are mainly gathered in five districts. These are Fatih, Beyoglu, Besiktas, Uskudar and Kadikoy districts. This high resolution map prepared by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality introduces all the must-see places in these five districts with illustrations.

As a traveler, I have always liked maps with illustrations. Because the location of historical artifacts becomes clearer in illustration maps. Historic places depicted like artwork on the map become more attractive.

Istanbul Sightseeing Map creates the same effect by highlighting all the iconic buildings of the city. Ferries, Maiden’s Tower, stadiums and historical artifacts are beautifully highlighted. Even the seagulls, one of the symbols of Istanbul, have not been forgotten.

You can download the PDF version of the Istanbul Sightseeing Map from the link below.

Click here to download the Istanbul Sightseeing Map (PDF)

10. Istanbul Tourist Attractions Map

This is a practical Istanbul Tourist Attractions map prepared by Turkish Airlines and illustrates the historical sites and museums in Istanbul that might be of interest to a first-time tourist.

Istanbul Tourist Attractions Map also includes illustrations. This map published by Turkish Airlines shows us historical places to visit in Istanbul.

Those who visit the places marked on this map will have an excellent Istanbul experience. Because the map contains all the places that should be visited in Istanbul for the first time.

Of course, those who stay in Istanbul for a long time or those who come for the second time can visit more specific places. As Istanbul has hosted many civilizations, it has a history consisting of many layers.

Istanbul has been the capital of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires in history. You can concentrate on each of these periods separately. For example, the Byzantine history tour in Istanbul is a good example of this.

Most of the popular museums in Istanbul can be entered with a museum card. The museums marked on the map above actually show museums that can be visited with the museum card. You can also check the Istanbul Museum Pass article for more information on this subject.

You can download the PDF version of the Istanbul Tourist Attractions Map from the link below.

Click here to download the Istanbul Tourist Attractions Map (PDF)

Istanbul Tourist Maps on Youtube

I recently published a video on Istanbul Tourist Attraction Maps on YouTube. Since I am not a videographer, I cannot say that it is technically a perfect video. But I am sure that you will get useful information if you watch it to the end. If you will find this content useful, you may like the video and subscribe to my channel. And finally, I wish you a good trip! You can access the relevant video from the link in the box below.

Would you like to explore Istanbul even more visually?

I recently published a dedicated video on Istanbul Tourist Attraction Maps on my YouTube channel. In this video, I walk you through the city’s highlights and hidden gems using the maps shared in this article.

Watch the YouTube video here

If you find it useful, feel free to like and subscribe to support my channel. Thank you and enjoy your trip!

Istanbul Tourist Attractions Map by Serhat Engul

Filed Under: CLUES Tagged With: Getting Around Istanbul

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About Serhat Engül

Hello explorer of Istanbul! I’m Serhat Engul, a licensed tour guide who has been guiding travelers through Istanbul’s historical sites for over 20 years. *** Over the years, I have led hundreds of private tours, sharing the stories of Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace, and more. *** If you’d like to discover Istanbul in depth, I offer private half-day tours that cover the city’s iconic landmarks and hidden gems. You can find the full details on the Homepage of this blog. *** I wish you a wonderful trip and hope our paths cross in Istanbul!

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Comments

  1. blankNora says

    9 September 2018 at 19:25

    Great maps and information, I will be in Istanbul in two weeks for vacation, definitely I will use this website

    Reply
    • blankSerhat Engül says

      9 September 2018 at 22:23

      Hello Nora, thank you for expressing your appreciation. Good motivation for us to carry on improving the blog. Have a good holiday in Istanbul!

      Reply
    • blankSanjay Sojwal says

      1 March 2024 at 00:51

      Serhat, you have done an exceptional job in providing this information.

      Reply
      • blankSerhat Engül says

        1 March 2024 at 18:34

        Hi Sanjay, thank you for the feedback. Have a nice trip!

        Reply
  2. blankDoug says

    26 April 2019 at 05:29

    Serhat,
    This is an absolutely terrific resource. The best and most complete (and useful) info I have found for visiting Istanbul. Will arrive there next week and can’t wait to see it all, thanks to your help. Thanks for creating this great blog.
    Doug in DC

    Reply
    • blankSerhat Engül says

      26 April 2019 at 09:57

      Hi Doug, thank you very much for this great feedback. It’s encouraging to see such reviews. I wish you a great holiday here. Kind regards, Serhat.

      Reply
  3. blankRachita Agrawal says

    7 May 2019 at 13:37

    Hi Serhat! Thank you for the detailed maps. I’ll be in Istanbul for about 2 and a half days in the third week of May. I’m staying at Hotel Anthemis,Fatih. Could you please suggest a suitable itinerary for 9 pax. Also we are vegetarians so could you recommend good restaurants as well?

    Reply
    • blankSerhat Engül says

      7 May 2019 at 17:22

      Hi Rachita! My favorite itinerary is:
      1st day: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, Hippodrome, Basilica Cistern, Spice Bazaar >>> 2nd day: Short Bosphorus Cruise Tour, Suleymaniye Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Dolmabahce Palace, Galata Tower (and walking on Istiklal Avenue from the tower) >>> 3rd day (As a half-day activity) Take a ferry to Kadikoy (Asian Side) visit the fish market, make shopping on Bahariye Avenue, eat at Chiya (Çiya) Restaurant. >>> For the best restaurants of Istanbul, you are advised to check Food & Drink Category. There are a lot of detailed posts about it.

      Reply
  4. blankHoxha Elma says

    30 May 2019 at 14:53

    This article is very helpful. Thank you!

    Reply
    • blankSerhat Engül says

      30 May 2019 at 17:14

      Dear Hoxha, thank you for the great review! I am glad that it’s been helpful to you.

      Reply
  5. blankKazi Uddin says

    28 September 2019 at 13:50

    I cant thank you enough. This website is awsome. 🙂

    Reply
    • blankSerhat Engül says

      28 September 2019 at 21:19

      Dear Kazi Uddin, thank you for the feedback. It’s great to see that the website has been useful to you!

      Reply
    • blankAsghar Kanani says

      16 August 2021 at 13:21

      Dear Serhat, thanks a lot about your complete and useful website, it helps many tourists through their trips 🌷🌷

      Reply
      • blankSerhat Engül says

        16 August 2021 at 18:07

        Dear Asghar, thank you so much for your nice words. It feels really cool to see the blog work for travelers.

        Reply
  6. blanksuleiman says

    30 October 2019 at 14:41

    Dear Serhat,

    Thank you so much for this detailed information.

    I have been in Istanbul many times about seven or eight times or more.

    I’ll definitely use this website whenever i visit Istanbul. I’ve realized there are so many places i didn’t cover.

    I’m working with Turkish Airlines here in Tanzania, i never get tired visiting your beautiful city.

    Best regards,
    Suleiman.

    Reply
    • blankSerhat Engül says

      30 October 2019 at 21:41

      Dear Suleiman, thank you for the feedback. I am glad that website inspired you for seeing more in Istanbul. Best, Serhat.

      Reply
  7. blankBogdan says

    7 December 2019 at 00:48

    Hi,

    Very complex your blog.
    We are visiting Istanbul during New’s Year Eve 2020. We will stay 8 nights. Could you please help us with some advices regarding the best location and also some ideas for the itinerary?
    Where can we see the fireworks?

    Thank you,
    Bogdan

    Reply
    • blankSerhat Engül says

      7 December 2019 at 12:48

      Hi Bogdan, thank you for your nice words about my blog. I think you have made two comments under different posts. The first question is the same. So I answered your question regarding the New Year Celebrations in Istanbul on Festivals and Events page.

      About your itinerary, I recommend you two blog posts: Things to do in Istanbul and Places to visit in Istanbul. About the best area to stay, you may want to read this one: where to stay in Istanbul.

      I hope these links would be useful. Cheers!

      Reply
  8. blankSeher says

    1 February 2020 at 20:37

    Visiting Istanbul from India in March 2020. Found your website so useful. Will be referring to it the WHOLE TIME!

    Reply
    • blankSerhat Engül says

      1 February 2020 at 21:15

      Hi Seher, thank you for the feedback. I wish you to have a great holiday in Istanbul!

      Reply
  9. blankNazir Akhtar says

    14 April 2020 at 18:17

    Dear Serhat

    Thank you for providing detailed map of Istanbul. I`ll be in Istanbul in 18-21 Aug, 2020. I shall definitely use you website during the the journey of Istanbul.
    Thank
    Nazir

    Reply
    • blankSerhat Engül says

      14 April 2020 at 19:51

      Dear Nazir,

      Thank you very much for your kind words about my website. I wish that you would have great time here in Istanbul.

      Serhat

      Reply
  10. blankMohamed says

    10 January 2021 at 10:03

    Salam,

    Wow, what an amazing info, i will be there soon after the lock down. Thank you brother for this detailed information.

    Reply
    • blankSerhat Engül says

      10 January 2021 at 11:45

      Salam Mohamed, thank you for the feedback. I hope you will have a great time in Istanbul.

      Reply
  11. blankRobert says

    20 December 2021 at 18:54

    Wonderful maps. Some day I’ll return to Istanbul – I spent a year living in Moda/Kadikoy and have a deep desire to return. I’ll definitely be contacting you if I’m ever so lucky again. Thanks much!

    Reply
    • blankSerhat Engül says

      20 December 2021 at 19:28

      Hi Robert, thank you very much for your feedback on the maps. Indeed, Kadikoy and especially Moda district is a great place to live. The new generation cafes and restaurants in Moda are the best in their field.

      In recent years, Istanbul’s nightlife sector and Cihangir’s intellectual settlers have also moved there. In this way, Moda is the coolest district in Istanbul in recent years. I hope you will come back to Istanbul sometime in the future.

      Reply
  12. blankDinorah Sanz says

    21 January 2022 at 18:07

    Serhat, the information you give is precious and exceptional! and it is so clear and in order.. Right now, it is impossible to know when one will be able to travel, but when the time comes, I will have your info printed, and will contact you for a guided tour. You are a generous professional. The best of luck for you, and I hope we will meet in not too long.

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    • blankSerhat Engül says

      21 January 2022 at 18:37

      Dear Dinorah Sanz, thank you for your generous comment. Seeing such detailed reviews is definitely worth the effort I put into writing these blogs. It’s nice to be able to help people from different parts of the world. Hope to see you one day in the future!

      Reply
  13. blankAna says

    26 March 2022 at 14:35

    Great article and very helpfull. Please do you know are shops, malls and caffes working on 1st and 2nd of May 2022.
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • blankSerhat Engül says

      26 March 2022 at 20:50

      Hello Ana, on May 1, cafes, malls and shops will be open. However, some of the main roads in the city may be closed due to the May Day celebrations. Especially getting to Taksim Square can be difficult.

      Reply
  14. blankSy says

    27 March 2022 at 11:48

    Hi Serhat,

    Many thanks for sharing your knowledge and insights. The maps, guide to public transport and narratives were very helpful. These made my Istanbul trip so much easier.

    I have to come back to absorb Istanbul more and would hopefully be able to get you to guide. Stay blessed and keep making the World a better place.

    Reply
    • blankSerhat Engül says

      27 March 2022 at 19:55

      Hi Symran, thank you very much for your feedback. Yes, Istanbul is too big to explore in one visit. You can contact me next time you want to go into more details.

      Reply
  15. blankIliana Dudaklieva says

    18 April 2022 at 10:43

    Hello, could you post more information about the car parks in Istanbul. We will travel by car and we want the car to be in the parking lot for the days we are there / 3 nights /. Our hotel is in Fatih on Pierre Loti Street.
    Great City Guide ! Thank you!

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    • blankSerhat Engül says

      19 April 2022 at 12:08

      Hi Iliana,

      Parking lots operated by the Metropolitan Municipality in Istanbul are called ISPARK. As far as I know, there is a large-capacity parking garage in Eminonu.

      Access to Sultanahmet (Old City) by car is very limited. There are several open parking spaces in the streets surrounding the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.

      Some of these parks are operated privately, while others are provided by ISPARK for daily parks. There is an ISPARK very close to the Blue Mosque. Next to the Sultanahmet Palace hotel.

      Reply
  16. blankNatee says

    19 April 2022 at 09:09

    Wow!! Very helpful info..
    Already download your maps to my phone. and will
    bring it with me to Istanbul next month..

    Thank you very much Serhat…

    Reply
    • blankSerhat Engül says

      19 April 2022 at 12:09

      Hi Nate, thank you for this great feedback!

      Reply
  17. blankMrs S says

    23 May 2022 at 13:56

    Really useful maps and advice – thanks so much! Going for 5 nights at the end of June . Do you have any recommendations for a (cheap) Bosphorus sunset tour with no alcohol or music on board but with good, informative tour? Also, any suggestion of nice places to eat in the SultanAhmet area? Look forward to hearing from you!

    Reply
    • blankSerhat Engül says

      23 May 2022 at 19:40

      Hi Shannon, thanks for the feedback. In fact, the answers to your questions are already in the blog posts. You can find my advice about Bosphorus tours in this article. I also listed the best restaurants in Sultanahmet in this one.

      Reply
      • blankMrs S says

        26 May 2022 at 23:54

        Thanks for the links! This is one of the best Istanbul blogs I have come across mashaAllah!

        Reply
        • blankSerhat Engül says

          27 May 2022 at 23:37

          You are welcome Shannon. Have a nice trip!

          Reply
  18. blankGreg says

    5 June 2022 at 02:51

    Thanks for the great information. We are a party of four and would be interested in a half day tour. We are arriving on Friday night 6/9/22. Could you please give us more information and pricing. Thanks, Greg.

    Reply
    • blankSerhat Engül says

      6 June 2022 at 11:15

      Hi Greg, thank you for the feedback. I will contact you from the email address registered in the system.

      Reply
  19. blankMiguel Lomelino says

    8 July 2022 at 10:18

    Hello 🙂

    Is there a possibility to go from Istanbul to the Black Sea?

    Reply
    • blankSerhat Engül says

      8 July 2022 at 21:41

      Hi Miguel, yes it is possible to go to the Black Sea coast of Istanbul. Actually, you can do this in two ways.

      First, you can take the Bosphorus Cruise ferry that departs from Eminonu (6-hour full-day excursion) and go to Anadolu Kavagi. The closest village to the Black Sea coast of the Bosphorus is in this area.

      Secondly, you can go to Kilyos (European Side) or Şile (Asian Side), which have beaches on the Black Sea coast of Istanbul.

      Reply
  20. blankAli says

    6 August 2022 at 11:04

    Hi Serhat,

    Thanks for the useful blog. Its great! We will be visiting Istanbul this month with 4 children. Please advise if its worth buying day metro or bus pass and also museum passes.

    Which museums are free and which one need buying passes? I prefer walking to tourist sites. Please advise best places for breakfast and dinner.

    Reply
    • blankSerhat Engül says

      6 August 2022 at 19:51

      Hello Ali,

      This website was created to answer these questions. If you open the categories above and take a look at the articles, you will find answers to your questions.

      Considering your questions, I suggest you review the “Clues”, “Getting Around” and “Food & Drink” categories. Have a nice holiday!

      Reply
  21. blankAmirhossein says

    10 September 2022 at 14:02

    Hello to Istanbul Clues team,

    Very well done and professional. Thanks for the information you shared. I will be relying on your tips during my visit to Istanbul.

    Reply
    • blankSerhat Engül says

      10 September 2022 at 15:11

      Dear Amirhossein, Thanks for your nice words about my blog. Feedback like this encourages me to do more. Have a nice holiday!

      Reply
  22. blankNorman says

    14 October 2022 at 21:34

    Greetings,

    I am so pleased to have found your site, it is very helpful. Thanks for your effort.

    Reply
    • blankSerhat Engül says

      15 October 2022 at 11:20

      Hi Norman, thank you for the feedback. Have a nice trip.

      Reply
  23. blankRicha says

    24 May 2023 at 10:10

    What a beautiful write up. Istanbul is printed in my mind now. I know where to go and what to see.. Thanks for sharing this, kudos.

    Hands down, best ever compilation of information.

    Reply
    • blankSerhat Engül says

      24 May 2023 at 12:35

      Hi Richa, I am glad to see that this piece of information worked for you. Thank you for the feedback and have a nice trip in Istanbul!

      Reply
  24. blankStephen says

    11 June 2023 at 15:47

    Hi Serhat Engül,

    I have been reading your articles on the internet, you have some very good information.

    I want to buy the Istanbul Museum card, I will be in Istanbul on June 22nd, 2023.
    Can I buy the card online or best to buy in Istanbul? Is it a physical plastic card or a pdf to print at home?
    Which site would be the best to buy the card in Istanbul, the shortest queues?

    Thank you,
    Stephen

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    • blankSerhat Engül says

      12 June 2023 at 17:56

      Hi Stephen, thanks for your kind feedback on the blog. I recommend you to buy the museum pass from Istanbul. The Museum Pass is a plastic card that takes only 5 minutes to purchase at the ticket offices of museums. You can find the rest of the details in this article.

      Reply
  25. blankLusia says

    15 August 2023 at 17:36

    Hi Serhat…
    It is great finally I can find this useful information. I am going to visit Istanbul, Bursa and Mount Uludag in the end of this year 2023 from 29 December to 02 Janunary.
    How is the weather would be… I hope it will not be too cold…

    Reply
    • blankSerhat Engül says

      16 August 2023 at 17:50

      Hello Lusia, the date range you mentioned is the coldest time in Istanbul. Normally we expect the weather to be between 4 and 12 degrees on those dates.

      However, due to global warming in recent years, the air temperature is unpredictable. For example, December of 2022 was above 15 degrees, almost like April of a spring.

      Reply
  26. blankMaria Florecita says

    8 May 2024 at 22:28

    Merhaba Serhat!

    You and your articles are awesome!

    Next year my friend and I will travel independently to Turkey for 45 days and plan to stay in Istanbul for 10 nights ( 5 nights on the European side and 5 nights on the Asian side.)

    Please let me know if you have any tips for elderly travelers. We are both healthy and mobile 79-year old widows with a good experience traveling independently (to Switzerland, France, Italy, Germany) using their public transportation for extended periods of time.

    We are working on our itinerary and are so excited! This will be our first visit to Turkey but we love Turkish movies and films and have managed to pick up quite a few Turkish words and phrases here and there.

    We look forward to visiting your beautiful country!

    Çok teşekkür ederim,
    Maria (from California USA)

    Reply
    • blankSerhat Engül says

      14 May 2024 at 10:31

      Hello Maria,

      First of all, thank you for your kind comment about my website.

      Please excuse me for taking so long to respond. The comments were deleted due to a hosting problem and I was only able to restore them.

      Frankly, I believe that you will enjoy visiting districts such as Sultanahmet (including Eminonu), Beyoglu (Karakoy, Galata Taksim), the Bosphorus shores (Ortakoy, Bebek, Rumeli Hisarı) and Kadikoy on the Asian Side.

      Turkish TV series are also shot in these districts. I think you will remember many streets and houses from the scenes in the TV series.

      Have a nice holiday.

      Rica ederim,
      Serhat Engul

      Reply
  27. blankFLORECITA CUMMINGS says

    19 May 2024 at 21:47

    Merhaba Serhat!  

    No problem, I deeply appreciate your response. Çok teşekkür ederim!

    We’ll follow your tips. Who knows, maybe we’ll be lucky & see some film shooting in those areas.

    We just finished watching “SILA”, this beautiful, captivating TV series, free on YouTube (with English subtitles) & the best film we have ever seen so we would also like to visit Midyat, Mardin, etc. using public transportation but we need to figure out how.

    Our trip is not until next spring (2025) but we’re doing diligent planning and organizing, hopefully to make our travel smoother.

    Iyi günler, teşekkür ederim,
    Maria

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    • blankSerhat Engül says

      22 May 2024 at 10:17

      Merhaba Maria,

      Yes the southeast of Turkey (especially Mardin) is very beautiful. I wish you a pleasant trip and I hope your dreams come true!

      Rica ederim,
      Serhat

      Reply
  28. blankJennifer says

    26 May 2024 at 18:14

    Thank you so much for your maps & all the useful information on this site, we really appreciate it!!

    Reply
    • blankSerhat Engül says

      26 May 2024 at 20:35

      Hello Jennifer, your sincere appreciation shows that my efforts were worth it. I wish you a nice trip to Istanbul!

      Reply
  29. blankCaroline Killen says

    6 July 2024 at 14:22

    Hi Serhat,

    Thank you for this wonderful resource, it is great to find so much information in a single place. I am taking my 11 year old grandson to Istanbul in a couple of weeks time. As a 64 year old granny, I fully appreciate having ready access to well constructed information and recommendations. Many thanks, I can’t wait to get there!
    Caroline

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    • blankSerhat Engül says

      7 July 2024 at 21:55

      Hi Caroline, I’m glad the article was helpful to you. Also, I am very happy that you express your gratitude so sincerely for the content I have prepared. I wish you and your grandson a nice trip in Istanbul.

      Reply
  30. blankJag Morar says

    14 September 2024 at 16:10

    Hello Serhat,
    Coming over at the end of September 2024. These maps and the guide are really good and will helps us get around Istanbul sights without wasting time.
    Thank you so much

    Reply
    • blankSerhat Engül says

      16 September 2024 at 20:21

      Hi Jag, thank you for the feedback. I am happy to see that you liked the maps. Have a nice trip!

      Reply

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