Either if you stay in Istanbul for 2 days or for 2 weeks, there are top things you should not miss to experience the full atmosphere of this colorful city.
- Look at Istanbul from the 360 degree vantage point of Galata Tower.
- Watch the sea with the fishermen on Galata Bridge.
- Eat Köfte in Sultanahmet Square and pay a visit to the Sultanahmet Mosque.
- Visit the Hagia Sophia Museum.
- Take a ferry and throw simit to the sea gulls as you cross to the other side.
- Visit Topkapı Palace.
- See the Rumeli Hisar.
- Watch the Bosphorus from Ortaköy while eating Kumpir, visit the Ortaköy market.
- Visit the Grand Bazaar.
- Travel to Büyükada and ride a bicycle, visit the Aya Yorgi Orthodox Church.
- Drink a Turkish coffee while enjoying the view of the Golden Horn from Pierre Loti.
- Take a stroll on the Istiklal Caddesi and do some shopping.
- Visit the Emirgan Forest and watch the sun set.
- Take part in the Eurasian Marathon and cross the Bosphorus Bridge on foot.
- Visit Dolmabahçe Palace and drink a tea by the side of the Bosphorus.
- Watch a derby game between two of Istanbul’s three big football teams.
- Try the mezes in the Çiçek Pasaj.
- Visit the Spice Bazaar and buy Turkish Delight and other sweets.
- Visit Miniatürk and discover the story of Turkey.
- Eat Yogurt in Kanlıca.
- Sit on the benches of the Üsküdar shore and look at the Maiden’s Tower.
- Go up the Çamlıca Hill.
- Eat Breakfast in Bebek.
- Walk along the river and then relax on the beach by the sea in Ağva.
- Eat a fish sandwich in Eminönü.
