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ISTANBUL MUSEUMS Prices & Hours [Updated for 2025]
In this article, you can find the best museums in Istanbul and their entrance fees and visiting hours, up to date in 2025. I have listed the most popular museums in Istanbul from the eyes of a professional tourist guide. Ticket prices and opening hours of museums in Istanbul may change several times throughout the…
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Istanbul Tourist Map as PDF files [Free Download 2024]
As a local guide, I aimed to provide up-to-date information to those who want to study the Istanbul tourist map before planning a trip to the city. Below…
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Istanbul Metro & Tram Map PDF [Free Download 2024]
The public transportation network in Istanbul has developed rapidly in recent years. In this article, you can find the tram, ferry and metro map of Istanbul updated for…
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ISTANBUL MOSQUES Opening Hours (Updated 2025)
Most of the mosques in Istanbul were built between the 15th and 20th centuries, when it was the capital of the Ottoman Empire. However, there are also noteworthy…
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MUSEUM PASS Istanbul Worth It? (May 2024)
The Istanbul Museum Pass is a very useful card for those who come to the city for a cultural trip. Those who will visit several museums can easily…
Topkapi Palace Entrance Fee & Hours [Updated 2025]
Topkapi Palace is among the most visited museums in Istanbul. In this article, you can find updated information about the Topkapi Palace entrance fee and opening hours. In…
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Dolmabahce Palace Entry Fee & Hours [Updated 2025]
Dolmabahce Palace is among the most visited museums in Istanbul. In this article, you can find updated information about the Dolmabahce Palace entry fee and opening hours. In…
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GALATA TOWER Entrance Fee & Hours [Updated 2025]
Galata Tower is one of the most visited museums in Istanbul. Built in the late Byzantine period, the tower offers 360 degrees of Istanbul view. You can find…
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BOSPHORUS CRUISE Prices in Istanbul [Updated 2024]
Those who visit Istanbul for the first time, primarily visit the historical monuments around Sultanahmet. However, it is not enough to see why Istanbul is such an important…
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Basilica Cistern Entrance Fee & Hours [Updated 2025]
Basilica Cistern is among the most visited museums in Istanbul. In this article, you can find updated information about the Basilica Cistern entrance fee & opening hours. In…
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Hagia Sophia Entrance Fee & Hours [Updated for 2025]
Hagia Sophia was built 1500 years ago by the Byzantine emperor Justinian. Built with techniques far beyond its time, the building remained the largest church in the world…
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Half-Day Tours in Istanbul [by Local Tour Guide 2024]
Hello, I’m Serhat Engul, a local tour guide based in Istanbul. As a history buff, I organize private guided tours that tell the…
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FENER BALAT Walking Tour (with Private Guide) 2025
Fener and Balat districts stand out with their centuries-old churches, mosques, synagogues and colorful houses. As a licensed guide, I organize private…
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Byzantine Istanbul Tour (with Private Guide) 2024
Hello, I am Serhat Engul. I have been a licensed tour guide based in Istanbul for nearly 20 years. If you are…
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