Last updated: July 9, 2022 This spring I decided to give the Istanbul E-pass a try. I'll review what's included, what's not included (yet), how to get the pass, how to use it, and of course whether it's worth the investment. What is the Istanbul E-pass? As the name suggests, it's an electronic pass … Continue Reading
Planning
How to Get From the New Istanbul Airport to Taksim or Sultanahmet
Last updated: August 10, 2022 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
Last updated: October 12, 2022 The entrance fees of Istanbul's main tourist attractions range from free to almost 450 TL per person. Often children can go in for free, but different sightseeing spots have difference age limits. The overview below also … Continue Reading
How to Get From Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Taksim or Sultanahmet
Last updated: August 10, 2022 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 … Continue Reading
Review of Whirling Dervishes Ceremony at Hodjapasha Cultural Center
Last updated: August 16, 2022 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 … Continue Reading
What Bosphorus Cruise Tour to Take in Istanbul?
Last updated: August 20, 2022 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 … Continue Reading