You arrived in Istanbul, probably by cruise ship or by plane, you want to visit the most important things before leaving and maybe also get a taste of the culture.
Pro tip: Istanbul has WiFi in almost every tourist area, it’s called “ibbWiFi”. If you need internet you can always use it for free with your passport number and your country’s phone number for registration.
🚉 tram from Galata Port to Gulhane, historic center.
🌟 Süleymaniye Mosque
🌟 Topkapı Palace
🌟 Hagia Sofia
🌟 Blue mosque
🌟 Theodorus cistern (or Basilica Cistern, that is bigger/famous but has no projector show)
🌟 Gran Bazaar
🌟 Beyazit Square and Mosque
Food
- Şehzade Cağ Kebap
- Kubbe-i Aşk
- Miman sinan teras cafe (nice view)
🚉 either tram back
or
🚉 Metro (Green Line) from Vezneciler
- to Taksim if you wanna walk (to see Taskim Square and the shop road till Shisane)
- to Sishane just walking down to Galata Tower
🌟 (if walking) Taksim Square and road to Sishane
🌟 Galata Tower
Food
- Cihangir Mantıcısı
- Varuna Gezgin Cafe - İstanbul
- Galata Konak Cafe & Restaurant
Pro tip: If you want to be extra-ready you can always download before your arrival:
- Google Maps Istanbul Area: Maps -> Profile Icon -> Offline Maps -> Select Your Own
- Google Translate Language: Translate -> Profile Icon -> Downloaded Languages
- Google Lens Language: Google Lens -> Click a Language -> Download Language
If you have any correction/suggestion, I’m happy if you contact me.