Is buying the Istanbul Tourist Pass something I should consider, people often ask me. Since I had never used it, I always found it hard to answer this question. Sure, I could do a few quick calculations, but that wouldn't be fair. So, I decided to personally give the Istanbul Tourist Pass a thorough 3-day … Continue Reading
Planning
How to Get From the New Istanbul Airport to Taksim or Sultanahmet
Last updated: July 26, 2021 The new Istanbul Airport (IST) is as of 7 April 2019 the main international airport of Istanbul. The airport is located next to the Black Sea on the European side, about 40 km away from Taksim and 49 km … Continue Reading
Top 15 Things to Do in Istanbul
Last updated: August 01, 2021 Here are my top 15 things to do in Istanbul, in no particular order. I chose these not because they are popular, but because I think they are worth seeing or experiencing. Therefore, for instance, I didn’t … Continue Reading
In Istanbul
Entrance Fees of Istanbul’s Main Tourist Attractions
The entrance fees of Istanbul's main tourist attractions range from free to almost 200 TL per person. Often children can go in for free, but different sightseeing spots have difference age limits. The overview below also allows for an easy comparison to find … Continue Reading
How to Get From Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Taksim or Sultanahmet
The Sabiha Gökçen Istanbul Airport is attracting more and more passengers every year. Sabiha Gökçen is located on the Asian side of Istanbul, well outside the city center. Unless your hotel has arranged for a free airport pick-up, you will need to find … Continue Reading
Review of Whirling Dervishes Ceremony at Hodjapasha Cultural Center
Last week, I decided to go and watch a ceremony of the whirling dervishes at the Hodjapasha Cultural Center. There are some places where you go and you feel you will be happy there. Hodjapasha is one of them, and here's why. Finding the dance theater is … Continue Reading
What Bosphorus Cruise Tour to Take in Istanbul?
A cruise on the Bosphorus is probably the most overlooked Istanbul tourist attraction. Understandable, with such an abundance of historical sightseeing spots in Istanbul and too little time to squeeze them all into your short holiday. But take my advice and … Continue Reading