Old City Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia is a popular museum in Istanbul with a story of its own. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.
Blue Mosque
Find out about the history of Blue Mosque, one of the top monuments in Istanbul. Visit the area's shops or amble around its seaside.
Grand Bazaar
You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Grand Bazaar, a popular shopping spot in Istanbul. Add the area's stunning cathedral or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Topkapi Palace
Topkapi Palace is a popular museum in Istanbul with a rich history. Add the area's notable monuments or stunning cathedral to your travel plans.
Sultanahmet Square
You can find out about the history of Istanbul with a stop at Sultanahmet Square. Add the area's shops or stunning cathedral to your travel plans.
Basilica Cistern
Find out about the history of Istanbul when you spend time at Basilica Cistern. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
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Other neighbourhoods around Old City
Sirkeci
Travellers choose Sirkeci for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sirkeci Station or Eminonu Station and check out top sights like Topkapi Palace.
Sultanahmet
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Blue Mosque to Hagia Sophia – discover Sultanahmet, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Eminönü
Known for its breathtaking beach views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Eminönü. Check out top attractions like Grand Bazaar and Eminönü Square, and jump on the metro at Eminonu Station or Beyazit Station to see more of the city.
Karaköy
Spend some time visiting places like Galata Tower while getting to know Karaköy, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Karakoy Station or Karakoy Tünel Station to see more of the area.
Galata
Travellers choose Galata for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sishane-Zemin Metro Station or Karakoy Tünel Station and check out top sights like Galata Tower.
Beyoğlu
Enjoy the popular shops in Beyoğlu. Taksim Square is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Sishane-Zemin Metro Station or Tophane Station to see more of Istanbul.
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- Hagia Sophia
- Grand Bazaar
- Sultanahmet Square
- Basilica Cistern
- Egyptian Bazaar
- Gülhane Park
- Beyazit Square
- Little Hagia Sophia
- Column of Constantine
- Tomb of Sultan Ahmet I
- New Mosque
- Binbirdirek Cistern
- Hagia Irene
- Rustem Pasha Mosque
- Beyazit Mosque
- Topkapı Harem
- Cagaloglu Hamami
- Nuru Osmaniye Mosque
- Mahmut Pasa Mosque
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