Visiting Istanbul and Have Limited Time?

Get organised and execute a fantastic discovery plan in Istanbul!

If you are visiting Istanbul for any reason and you don’t have much time to explore and appreciate this amazing city, you certainly have to get a plan together and stick to it. Some might argue that even weeks might not be enough to start scratching the surface of this one of the most historical and iconic destinations in the world. However, with our help and directions, you will be able to see the top landmarks in Istanbul and get familiar with the city in a short space of time.

Visiting Istanbul certainly is a privilege in many ways. You have to be ready and indulge yourself with treats like history, culture, architecture, the amazing Bosphorus and more. Depending on what time of the day you are arriving, or you will have free time for, you can split your visits into two sections; European Side and Asian Side. Today it is a lot easier to cross the Bosphorus and reach either side and Historical Istanbul most definitely has a lot to offer on both continents.

There are several tours in Istanbul that you can book in advance, however they might not all work for you because you have to follow their schedule, not your own. Either way, you can instantly check the most convenient tours in Istanbul and their time schedules on www.yourist.co web site or through Yourist app. Correct time management and planning is the key if you want to discover Istanbul and explore the beauties of this fascinating city. So public transport is the certainly the easiest and cheapest way to travel between Istanbul attractions.

You can buy daily or set time public transport card called Istanbulkart which you can use on pretty much everything. Not all the trips cost the same on public transport in Istanbul. It may vary between 2.00 Lira and 3,60 Lira depending on journey time and destination. You can get the card from any kiosk and top it up on the machines at every station or machines located near almost all the stops. Keep checking your balance and remember to top up as an when needed.

Day One in Istanbul

Hagia Sophie Museum 

Blue Mosque 

Topkapi Palace 

Basilica Cistern

Grand Bazaar

Sultanahmet Square is One of The Most Iconic Centres of Istanbul City.

Day Two in Istanbul

Sirkeci and Eminonu

Galata Bridge and Tower

Taksim Square - Istiklal Caddesi

Have a Tasty Turkish Coffee at the Top of the Galata Tower and See the Whole City with a 360 View.

Day Three in Istanbul

Rumeli and Anatolian Fortress

Uskudar

Kadikoy – Moda

Maiden Tower

Visit the Old Town of Uskudar and Kadikoy with Amazing Views of the Maiden Tower and Golden Horn.