Explore Istanbul! Get inspired with Rick Steves’ recommended places to go and things to do, with tips, photos, videos, and travel information on Istanbul.

Travel to Istanbul on a Rick Steves Tour! See the colorful Grand Bazaar, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, and much more!

Istanbul in Two Days. On the morning of Day One, focus on the Sultanahmet district in the center of the Old Town, visiting Hagia Sophia, the Underground Cistern, and the Blue Mosque — ideally following our Istanbul guidebook's self-guided "Historic Core of Istanbul" walk. With additional time, tour Topkapı Palace (the time-consuming sultans ...

Video: Watch Istanbul, an episode of the Rick Steves' Europe TV show. Travel with Rick on this video guide to Istanbul, Turkey and find out what to do on your next trip.

You'll marvel at Istanbul's Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, and Grand Bazaar; Cappadocia's "fairy-chimney" landscape; the ancient Greek sites of Ephesus and Aphrodisias; and the azure water of the Mediterranean. You'll also experience legendary Turkish hospitality firsthand, from artisans to …

We'll explore the cosmopolitan side of Istanbul today with a walking tour of a New District neighborhood, with Art Nouveau facades, restaurants, and trendy boutiques. Along the side streets we'll enjoy a progressive lunch of local specialties during a culinary treasure hunt.

2023年5月5日 · Istanbul has been a real enjoyable, eye opener to the Ottoman Empire. Yes, there are many salesman, but also helpful people and the mosques, the Topkapi Palace, the Galatea bridge as a social location, and Lale’s Pudding Restaurant :-)

As Turkish natives and residents of Istanbul, Lale and Tankut give you an insightful, knowledgeable look at this exciting and complex destination, including: Practicalities. Easy-to-follow maps (including color maps of Istanbul's Old Town, New District, and transit system) Trip planning: When to go and pre-trip checklist

2024年8月31日 · I've just returned from a 3 week trip to Gdansk, Stockholm and 8 nights in Istanbul, which I first visited in May, 2022 for my Rick Steves Best of Istanbul and Best of Turkey tours. For those who are signed up for the tours this fall, or …

2023年10月8日 · My husband and I will be in Istanbul for the first time in a few weeks. We only have about 3 1/2 days and will be staying in the Sultanhamet area to maximize our time during this short trip. -Any recommendations how to get from IST to the city? Are there any pros or cons in terms of something...