Sultanahmet
Popular places to visit
Grand Bazaar
Visit one of the biggest and oldest covered markets in the world, a real taste (and smell and sound!) of the diversity that Turkey has to offer.
Blue Mosque
Named for its dazzling interior covered in blue tiles, this is a hub of Istanbul's religious life.
Hagia Sophia
A world famous monument to the ever-changing history of Istanbul, and one of the largest churches in the world.
Galata Tower
Standing for over 650 years, this imposing cylindrical lookout point continues to offer special views over the city of Istanbul.
Bosphorus Bridge
Travel from Europe to Asia on the first bridge to connect the two continents, admire the bridge from below during a cruise and visit centuries-old buildings.
Topkapi Palace
Stately home to the Ottoman sultans for almost 400 years with an array of Turkish design and foreign art.
Things to do
Small-Group Tour Including Topkapi Palace, Underground Cistern and Hagia Sophia
Monuments of Ottoman Empire Tour - Skip the Line Tickets
2-Day Tour of Cappadocia, with Flights & Accommodation
Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar - Half-Day Small Group Tour
Small Group Tour: Essential Istanbul
Full Day Cruise Tour in Bosphorus and Two Continents
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Sultanahmet
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Grand Bazaar to Blue Mosque – discover Sultanahmet, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Old City
Enjoy the popular shops in Old City. Grand Bazaar is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Cemberlitas Station or Sultanahmet Station to see more of Istanbul.
Sirkeci
Travellers choose Sirkeci for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sirkeci Station or Eminonu Station and check out top sights like Grand Bazaar.
Laleli
Shopping, historical sites and seaside views are just a few things travellers like about Laleli. Sights like Laleli Mosque and Sehzade Mosque are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Istanbul area at Aksaray Tram Station.
Karakoy
Spend some time visiting places like Galata Tower while getting to know Karakoy, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Karakoy Station or Karakoy Tünel Station to see more of the area.
Galata
Travellers choose Galata for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sishane-Zemin Metro Station or Karakoy Tünel Station and check out top sights like Galata Tower.
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- Blue Mosque Holidays
- Hagia Sophia Holidays
- Topkapi Palace Holidays
- Sultanahmet Square Holidays
- Basilica Cistern Holidays
- Gulhane Park Holidays
- Turkish and Islamic Art Museum Holidays
- Tomb of Sultan Ahmet I Holidays
- Binbirdirek Cistern Holidays
- Sogukcesme Sokagi Holidays
- German Fountain Holidays
- Imperial Gate Holidays
- Arasta Bazaar Holidays