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Madame Tussauds Istanbul Ticket Price (Updated 2024)

2 December 2023 by Serhat Engül

Madame Tussauds Istanbul is located in Beyoglu, one of the city's important tourist centers. The museum includes a variety of doppelganger wax sculptures of notable personages such as movie stars, musicians, politicians and scientists. Madame Tussauds helps its visitors feel close to these star figures. It is good to state that the sculptures are prepared meticulously. For … [Read more...] about Madame Tussauds Istanbul Ticket Price (Updated 2024)

12 Places to Go Swimming in Istanbul (Updated 2025)

5 April 2025 by Serhat Engül

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)

Best Walking Routes & Areas in Istanbul (Updated 2024)

20 April 2024 by Serhat Engül

Walking is the best way to tour in historically rich cities wherever you travel in the world. No matter how attractive it may seem to take a double-decker bus or public transport to visit touristic sites, some things will still be missing unless you discover the streets by walking with a map in your hand. In this article you can find the best walking routes in Istanbul from an … [Read more...] about Best Walking Routes & Areas in Istanbul (Updated 2024)

Hodjapasha (Whirling Derwishes Show) Tickets 2024

7 December 2023 by Serhat Engül

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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 Engül

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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 Engül

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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 Price & Schedule (Updated → 2025)

13 August 2025 by Serhat Engül

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There are few experiences in the world as enchanting as taking a Bosphorus Cruise, sailing along the glittering strait that has shaped the destiny of empires for over two millennia. Here, Europe and Asia do not just face each other—they lean in, sharing whispers carried by the sea breeze. From the deck of your boat, Istanbul unfolds like a living tapestry: opulent Ottoman … [Read more...] about BOSPHORUS CRUISE Price & Schedule (Updated → 2025)

10 Best PHOTO SPOTS in Istanbul (Updated → 2024)

1 December 2023 by Serhat Engül

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Istanbul has a very diverse culture with a history dating back thousands of years. There is a lively life in Istanbul, one of the largest metropolises in the world. The best photo spots in Istanbul offer reflections of the city's deep-rooted history and energy. As a local tour guide born and raised in Istanbul, I also enjoy taking pictures in the city. Most of these photos … [Read more...] about 10 Best PHOTO SPOTS in Istanbul (Updated → 2024)

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