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 you can find maps of Istanbul tourist attractions as free downloadable PDF files. In the article, you can see a compilation of Istanbul maps provided by Turkish Airlines, Istanbul Municipality and Google. I made minor … [Read more...] about Istanbul Tourist Map as PDF files [Free Download 2024]
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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 2024. There are links to full resolution maps in the article, as well as downloadable PDF files (for free). For those who visit Istanbul, it is essential to visit Sultanahmet (Old City), Beyoglu (Taksim), … [Read more...] about Istanbul Metro & Tram Map PDF [Free Download 2024]
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 mosques built during the Republic period. In this article, I listed the most beautiful mosques of Istanbul from the eyes of a professional tour guide and tried to answer frequently asked questions about them. Of … [Read more...] about ISTANBUL MOSQUES Opening Hours (Updated 2025)
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 cover the money they pay for the museum card. So is the Museum Pass Istanbul worth it? You can find insider tips about the museum card in this post. The museums in Istanbul are very crowded between April and November, the city's … [Read more...] about MUSEUM PASS Istanbul Worth It? (May 2024)
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 addition, the history of the Topkapi Palace is also briefly noted. If you want to enter Topkapi Palace quickly with QR code tickets, you can buy your online ticket in advance via this link. This … [Read more...] about Topkapi Palace Entrance Fee & Hours [Updated 2025]
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 addition, the history of the Dolmabahce Palace is also briefly noted. If you want to enter Dolmabahce Palace quickly with QR code tickets, you can buy your online ticket in advance via this link. This … [Read more...] about Dolmabahce Palace Entry Fee & Hours [Updated 2025]
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 information about Galata Tower entrance fee and opening hours in this article. In addition, the history of the Galata Tower is also briefly noted. At the end of the article, there are also useful suggestions about … [Read more...] about GALATA TOWER Entrance Fee & Hours [Updated 2025]
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 place in history. It is essential to take a Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul in order to comprehend how large the city is. The most important settlement of Istanbul during the Roman and Byzantine periods was … [Read more...] about BOSPHORUS CRUISE Prices in Istanbul [Updated 2024]
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 addition, the history of the Basilica Cistern is also briefly noted. If you want to enter Basilica Cistern quickly with QR code tickets, you can buy your online ticket in advance via this link. This … [Read more...] about Basilica Cistern Entrance Fee & Hours [Updated 2025]
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 for a thousand years. Hagia Sophia, which was used as a church from the 6th to the 15th centuries, was the city’s holiest building. Emperors were crowned here during the Eastern Roman (aka Byzantine) … [Read more...] about Hagia Sophia Entrance Fee & Hours [Updated for 2025]