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1. Galata Tower

9.5
(Galata Kulesi)
Bereketzade Mah. Büyük Hendek Cad. Galata, Beyoğlu, İstanbul
Historic and Protected Site · Bereketzade · 2461 tips and reviews

Zainab A.Zainab Aljarrash: Such a gorgeous view. A must see! Try the stuffed aubergine and lamb shank at the restaurant. Make reservation next to a good window to watch the sunset.

Hagia Sophia is one of Istanbul.

2. Hagia Sophia

9.1
(Ayasofya)
Ayasofya Meydanı, Sultanahmet, Fatih, İstanbul
Historic and Protected Site · Cankurtaran · 1336 tips and reviews

Maher A.Maher Ahmad: Nice historical place ... loved the museum

Blue Mosque is one of Istanbul.

3. Blue Mosque

9.5
(Sultan Ahmet Camii)
Sultan Ahmet Mah. At Meydanı Cad. No:7, Fatih, İstanbul
Mosque · Sultan Ahmet · 859 tips and reviews

Neda N.Neda Nahid: I was impressed by the architecture of this mosque. Loved it

4. Rahmi M. Koç Müzesi

9.5
Hasköy Cad. No:5, Beyoğlu, İstanbul
Science Museum · Piri Paşa · 678 tips and reviews

Elena K.Elena Korkmaz: Best playground for kids ever!

5. Dolmabahçe Palace

9.5
(Dolmabahçe Sarayı)
Vişnezade Mah. Dolmabahçe Cad., Beşiktaş, İstanbul
Palace · 795 tips and reviews

Ana Maria Z.Ana Maria Ziroglu: Very impressive. Amazing the rooms and luxury that these sultans enjoyed. Also very impressed by where ataturk stayed as well. The harem tour is also amazing. Beautiful sites and history! A must see!

6. Topkapı Palace

9.4
(Topkapı Sarayı Müzesi)
Cankurtaran, İstanbul, İstanbul
History Museum · Cankurtaran · 1059 tips and reviews

Farina L.Farina Lan: Excellent item displays. Refreshed my knowledge on the life history of the prophets. And at the end of your tour do take a walk around the cafe area that overlooks the bosphorus strait. Breathtaking!

Sultanahmet Square is one of Istanbul.

7. Sultanahmet Square

8.9
(Sultanahmet Meydanı)
Sultanahmet, Fatih, İstanbul
Plaza · Binbirdirek · 1209 tips and reviews

8. Basilica Cistern

9.3
(Yerebatan Sarnıcı)
Alemdar Mah. Yerebatan Cad. No:1/3, Fatih, İstanbul
Historic and Protected Site · Alemdar · 759 tips and reviews

Öykü Y.Öykü Y.: One of the best attractions in city. The entrance fee is very cheap when it's compared to its beauty and it's worth to get in there. One shouldn't miss basilica during the time in historical site.

9. Gülhane Park

9.2
(Gülhane Parkı)
Cankurtaran Mh. Nöbethane Cad. No:1 Gülhane, Fatih, İstanbul
Park · 1115 tips and reviews

Alexander K.Alexander Kuzmin: The best place to sign postcards enjoying magnificent view over Bosphorus. Check the cafe terrace at the far end of the park.

Dolmabahçe Palace is one of Istanbul.

10. Dolmabahçe Palace

9.5
(Dolmabahçe Sarayı)
Vişnezade Mah. Dolmabahçe Cad., Beşiktaş, İstanbul
Palace · 795 tips and reviews

Moozhan A.Moozhan Ayatollahi: Awesomr otman decoration with western style. Ceilings are made of wood carving and covered with gold. English tour leader included and she was very kind. 👌🙌🏻

11. Galata Bridge

9.3
(Galata Köprüsü)
Eminönü - Karaköy arası, İstanbul, İstanbul
Bridge · 774 tips and reviews