Last updated: August 07, 2023 The entrance fees for Istanbul's main tourist attractions range from free to almost 800 TL per person. Often children can go in for free, but different sightseeing spots have different age limits. The overview below also allows for easy comparison to find out whether an Istanbul Museum pass is worth the investment or not based on your personal … [Read more...]
Review of Whirling Dervishes Ceremony at Hodjapasha Cultural Center
Last updated: July 31, 2023 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 very easy. All you need to do is go to the heart of Istanbul: Eminönü. You can do it by … [Read more...]
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 pick-up, you will need to find transportation from the airport to your hotel. From the Sabiha Gökçen Airport in … [Read more...]
What Bosphorus Cruise Tour to Take in Istanbul?
Last updated: September 22, 2023 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 set a few hours aside to take an unforgettable Bosphorus tour. Certainly if you're in … [Read more...]
Where to See the Whirling Dervishes in Istanbul?
Last updated: July 31, 2023 The best place to witness the Whirling Dervishes is of course in Konya, where the Mevlevi order (tarikat) was founded in the 13th century. But also in Istanbul, you have plenty of opportunities to see the Dervishes whirl. And because of the many choices, visitors often ask me: "What is the best place to watch a Whirling Dervishes performance, and … [Read more...]