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Istanbul Travel Guide

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Here’s my ultimate Istanbul guide to help you see all of the beauty of this city. I hope you will love Istanbul as much as I did.
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Admire Istanbul from a new angle as you cruise on the glorious Bosphorus Sea with this dinner tour. Indulge in an incredible dinner menu with dishes influenced by Europe and Asia alike, including Hors Doeuvres, salads and dessert, while watching the ...
Bosphorus Night Cruise with Dinner, Show and Private Table
 
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Prepare to be awed by Istanbul’s magnificent architecture, rich history, and eclectic bazaars as you discover the unmissable highlights of the Old City on this 1-, 2-, or 3-day private tour. Marvel over the glorious Hagia Sophia, learn how the Blue M...
Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour
 
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All tickets are included on this efficiently organized tour. Benefit from priority admission to museums, allowing you to skip the lines and make the most of your time. Explore the major highlights of historical Istanbul on a guided tour that takes y...
Istanbul Guided Tour Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, Cistern with Tickets
 
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Discover Istanbul’s European and Asian sides—and taste a range of delectable Turkish delicacies—on this full-day, small-group tour. Meet your guide in the morning in Istanbul’s Old City, and be sure to come hungry: you have a day of feasting ahead of...
Istanbul Taste of Two Worlds Food Tour - Spice Market and Ferry
 
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In this authentic and top rated experience, discover 800-year-old cultural dervish show in a local place, enjoy a traditional Turkish dinner in a 140-year-old unique family restaurant, meet with fun people from around the world and explore Istanbul l...
Istanbul Traditional Turkish Dinner and Dervish Experience
 
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This three-towered fortress was built in 1452 on the Bosphorus to protect the narrow waterway from advancing ships.
Rumeli Fortress (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews)
 
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This palace was built in the mid 1800s to replace an earlier structure that was made of wood. The new palace incorporated sixteen separate buildings with stables, a flour mill and a clock tower among them.
Dolmabahce Palace (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews)

Hotels

 
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Aprilis Gold Hotel is located in the heart of the Old City of Istanbul. It is situated within a walking distance to the top cultural sights such as Grand Bazaar, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern and Cemberlitas Column.
APRILIS GOLD HOTEL - Updated 2025 Prices & Reviews (Istanbul, Türkiye)
 
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Romance Istanbul Hotel has 39 rooms.Every room is elegantly furnished and harmonizes the modern life style with the traditional Ottoman touch. Romance Istanbul sits at the intersection of the old city’s most important part. With its luxuriously inspi...
ROMANCE ISTANBUL HOTEL - Updated 2025 Prices & Reviews (Türkiye)
 
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A new perspective on a timeless city. Rising above this ancient and bustling metropolis. An oasis of calm and cool. A stunning vantage point for all that is Istanbul.
RAFFLES ISTANBUL - Updated 2025 Prices & Hotel Reviews (Türkiye)
 
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Finding an ideal family-friendly hotel in Istanbul does not have to be difficult. Welcome to The Galata Istanbul Hotel - MGallery, a nice option for travelers like you. The Galata Istanbul Hotel - MGallery, is a 200 years old Bank Building at the hea...
THE GALATA ISTANBUL HOTEL MGALLERY - Updated 2025 Prices & Reviews (Türkiye)
 
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The Pera Palace Hotel captivates guests with its historic elegance and prime Beyoğlu location, favored for its easy access to landmarks and local culture.
PERA PALACE HOTEL - Updated 2025 Prices & Reviews (Istanbul, Türkiye)

Restaurants

 
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Enjoy good food while having the best view of the city
BARNATHAN ISTANBUL - Beyoglu - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor
 
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The only place to go to eat fish on the Anatolian side You will see that you are not wrong with your choice of cold appetizers, hot entrees, fresh daily fish and friendly service.
BELUGA FISH GOURMET, Istanbul - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Reservations - Tripadvisor
 
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Deraliye Terrace is a multi cuisine restaurant located in the heart of the Old City of Istanbul for food lovers.
DERALIYE TERRACE, Istanbul - Sultanahmet - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor
 
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Traditional Turkish breakfast, famous breakfast maker, famous traditional taste, coffee, Turkish Cuisine Pancakes Specialities
YIĞIT SOFRAM GÖZLEME VE KAHVALTI, Istanbul - Beyoglu - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor