50 Best Things to Do in Istanbul

01Best Things to Do in Istanbul
1.Take a Ferry Ride down the Bosphorus.
2.Go underground at the Basilica Cistern.
3.Get lost in the backstreets of Istanbul.
4.Explore Blue Mosque.
5.Visit Istanbul Archaeological Museums.
6.Feel like a giant at Miniatürk.
7.Take a day trip to the Princes’ Islands.
8.Visit a traditional Turkish Bathhouse.
9.Stroll along Emirgan Park.
10.Visit Hagia Sophia Museum.
11.Get a taste of royal life at Topkapi Palace.
12.Catch the Tram at Taksim Square.
13.Walk across Galata Bridge.
14.Visit Little Hagia Sophia.
15.Watch the Dancing Fountain at Sultanahmet.
16.Explore Dolmabahce Palace.
17.Enjoy the view from Galata Tower.
18.Spend a green day in Istanbul suburbs.
19.Visit The Chora Church.
20.Enjoy a picnic in an old royal Yildiz park.
21.Explore Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts.
22.Plan to visit Belgrad Forest.
23.Visit Hippodrome of Constantinople.
02Adventure Things to Do in Istanbul
24.Go hiking in Belgrad Forest Nature Parks.
25.Scuba diving in the Neandros island.
26.Head uphill following the Eliki river to Erikli waterfall.
27.Discover mind-blowing views of Istanbul from the air by Istanbul Tour Studio.
28.Take a hot air balloon ride over Istanbul.
29.Rowing along the Golden Horn.
30.Shark Diving in Turkuazoo.
31.Climb to the top of Yildiz Mountains.
32.Canoeing at patara bay on the black sea.
33.Surfing in Kerpe beach.
03Where to Eat or Drink in Istanbul
34.Enjoy a tasty dinner and a traditional Turkish show while cruising along the Bosphorus.

35.Drink Tea with a view from Pierre Loti Hill.
36.Go for a pub crawl.
37.Have a dinner at 5 Kat Cafe.
38.Eat seafood under the Galata Bridge.
39.Indulge your sweet tooth with baklava.
40.Dine with the best view of Istanbul at Hamdi Restaurant.
41.Drink a glass of Ayran.
42.Eat a sesame seed covered pretzel.
43.Eat Turkish ice cream called Dondurma.
04Where to Shop in Istanbul
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44.Delight your senses at the Spice Market.
45.Get lost In The Grand Bazaar.
46.Shop from Tellalzade street bursting with antique shops.
47.Shop from Serdar Ekrem street.
48.Wander around the mix of street stores in Istiklal Avenue.
49.Stroll along the street running past Kadikoy port for cheap shopping.
50.Head over to the stinye park for designer shopping.

50 Best Things to Do in Istanbul

01Best Things to Do in Istanbul

02Adventure Things to Do in Istanbul

03Where to Eat or Drink in Istanbul

04Where to Shop in Istanbul

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