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Galata Tower is one of Istanbul.

1. Galata Tower

9.5
(Galata Kulesi)
Bereketzade Mah. Büyük Hendek Cad. Galata, Beyoğlu, İstanbul
Historic and Protected Site · Bereketzade · 2462 tips and reviews
Hagia Sophia is one of Istanbul.

2. Hagia Sophia

9.1
(Ayasofya)
Ayasofya Meydanı, Sultanahmet, Fatih, İstanbul
Historic and Protected Site · Cankurtaran · 1337 tips and reviews

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

3. Blue Mosque

9.5
(Sultan Ahmet Camii)
Sultan Ahmet Mah. At Meydanı Cad. No:7, Fatih, İstanbul
Mosque · Sultan Ahmet · 860 tips and reviews

Ali A.Ali Alromaih: Incredible architectural piece. Another must see in Istanbul.

4. SALT Galata

9.5
Bankalar Cd. No:11 Karaköy, Beyoğlu, İstanbul
Art Gallery · 203 tips and reviews

Lama S.Lama Sibaie: Very cozy place to study :) clean toilets and delicious brownies 😍

5. 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!

6. Topkapı Palace

9.4
(Topkapı Sarayı Müzesi)
Cankurtaran, İstanbul, İstanbul
History Museum · Cankurtaran · 1060 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!

Dolmabahçe Palace is one of Istanbul.

7. Dolmabahçe Palace

9.5
(Dolmabahçe Sarayı)
Vişnezade Mah. Dolmabahçe Cad., Beşiktaş, İstanbul
Palace · 796 tips and reviews

Tatjana N.Tatjana Nikolić: Very enjoyable tour. Grand entrance, beautiful garden and wonderful view of the Bosphorus.

8. Sakıp Sabancı Müzesi

9.4
Sakıp Sabancı Cad. No:42 Emirgan (Atlı Köşk), Sarıyer, İstanbul
Art Museum · 303 tips and reviews

Atif M.Atif Malik: Great museum, and I nice restaurant to relax in after the tour around. With a great view of the Bosporus

Istanbul Museum of Modern Art is one of Istanbul.

9. Istanbul Museum of Modern Art

9.4
(İstanbul Modern Sanat Müzesi)
Kılıçalipaşa Mah. Tophane İskele Cad. No:1/1, Beyoğlu, İstanbul
Art Museum · Kılıçalipaşa · 551 tips and reviews

M A.M Aldoss ♏: Nice Art Museum, with a lot of great Art pieces. It is Worth visiting. 👍

10. Emirgan Park

9.3
(Emirgân Korusu)
Emirgan, Sarıyer, İstanbul
Garden · 1019 tips and reviews

Marco C.Marco Candela: Lovely park where i like to spend sundays: picnic and so much relax 😍👌🏻

Rumelihisarı Sahili is one of Istanbul.

11. Rumelihisarı Sahili

9.1
Rumelihisarı (Rumelihisarı - Bebek Arası), İstanbul, İstanbul
Waterfront · Rumeli Hisarı · 109 tips and reviews
Rumeli Hisarı is one of Istanbul.

12. Rumeli Hisarı

9.4
Rumeli Hisarı Mah. Yahya Kemal Cad., İstanbul, İstanbul
Castle · 380 tips and reviews

Martin A.Martin Angeletti: The views are amazing. Just let yourself wander from stairs to towers, and towers, and stairs. Get instant gratification with each step. Follow your instincts and keep finding better & better views.

13. Eyüp Sultan

9.3
İstanbul, İstanbul
Historic and Protected Site · Eyüp Merkez · 907 tips and reviews

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. Pera Müzesi

9.3
Meşrutiyet Cad. No:65 Tepebaşı, Beyoğlu, İstanbul
Art Museum · 248 tips and reviews

Özge T.Özge Tokat: Permanent & temporary exhibitions, friendly employees. One of the most professionally run art museum in Istanbul, from tip to toe.

17. Sultanahmet

8.9
Fatih, İstanbul
Neighborhood · 576 tips and reviews

Adrijana H.Adrijana Husić: Nice place to just sit and relax. Beside so many historical places it has great range of restaurants and cafes. Go during the night - even more beautiful.

18. Galata Bridge

9.3
(Galata Köprüsü)
Eminönü - Karaköy arası, İstanbul, İstanbul
Bridge · 775 tips and reviews

Murad R.Murad R: Great view and lots of restaurants to eat fish. Come in the evening to watch sunset

Big Çamlıca Hill is one of Istanbul.

19. Big Çamlıca Hill

9.2
(Büyük Çamlıca Tepesi)
Turistik Çamlıca Cad., Üsküdar, İstanbul
Scenic Lookout · Kısıklı · 1470 tips and reviews

S S.S S: On the Asian side of Istanbul. Breathtaking view 😢 It is very difficult to explain how beautiful is the view💕 must live it 👌🏻be sure to come early

20. Büyükada Hill

9.2
(Büyükada Tepesi)
Büyükada Seyir Tepesi (Maden Mah. Küçük Tur Yolu Sok.), Adalar, İstanbul
Mountain · Nizam · 103 tips and reviews
Fenerbahçe - Caddebostan Sahilyolu is one of Istanbul.

21. Fenerbahçe - Caddebostan Sahilyolu

Fenerbahçe - Caddebostan Kadıköy, İstanbul, İstanbul
Road · Caddebostan · 97 tips and reviews

Yunus K.Yunus Kılıç: Kutsal didi heykeli :)

22. Manzara

8.9
Boğaziçi Üniversitesi Güney Kampüsü, Sarıyer, İstanbul
Scenic Lookout · 56 tips and reviews

Handan K.Handan Karakas: With Kutito

Fatih Korusu Doğa Kültür Merkezi is one of Istanbul.

23. Fatih Korusu Doğa Kültür Merkezi

9.1
Kavacık Mah. Doğal Sok. No:24, Beykoz, İstanbul
Park · 254 tips and reviews

Mert A.Mert Aygün: Beyond the breathtaking Bosphorus scene, there is nothing special.

24. Pierre Loti Tepesi

9.1
Eyüp, İstanbul
Scenic Lookout · 1568 tips and reviews

Elvis A.Elvis Azisova: Take the cable car to climb the hill and enjoy the view.

25. Arnavutköy Sahili

9.2
Arnavutköy, Beşiktaş, İstanbul
Waterfront · 304 tips and reviews

James Z.James Zimenoff: Bring a camera. The views along the Bosphorus are amazing.

26. Panorama 1453 Historical Museum

8.9
(Panorama 1453 Tarih Müzesi)
Merkezefendi Mh. Topkapı Kültür Parkı Topkapı, Zeytinburnu, İstanbul
History Museum · 471 tips and reviews

Abdulaziz .Abdulaziz 🐢: Woooow it's the best museum ever

27. Chora Museum

8.9
(Kariye Müzesi)
Kariye Camii Sok. No:18 Edirnekapı, Fatih, Fatih, İstanbul
Museum · 154 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Beautiful mosaic and fresco laden church, now a museum. A great example of Byzantine art.

Kanlıca Sahili is one of Istanbul.

28. Kanlıca Sahili

9.1
Kanlıca, Beykoz, İstanbul
Waterfront · 359 tips and reviews

SetenaySetenay: what a nice neighborhood 👍 great break point to find your inner peace when you watching a great view.🌊🌊🌊

Kadıköy Coast is one of Istanbul.

29. Kadıköy Coast

9.1
(Kadıköy Sahili)
Kadıköy, İstanbul
Waterfront · 2174 tips and reviews

30. Büyük Valide Han

8.8
Mercan Mah. Çakmakçılar Ykş, Hanlar Bölgesi, İstanbul, İstanbul
Historic and Protected Site · Fatih · 101 tips and reviews

Greta D.Greta Dalyaprak: A place that everyone must to visit! Amazing view of the city! Impossible to not love

SALT Beyoğlu is one of Istanbul.

31. SALT Beyoğlu

9.1
İstiklal Cad. No:136, Beyoğlu, İstanbul
Art Gallery · 132 tips and reviews

FHop🎒🌐✈️FHop🎒🌐✈️: Spent hours in the rooftop garden and the wonderful bookstore! Oh, and the art exhibitions were nice too!

32. Rıhtım Square

7.9
(Rıhtım Meydanı)
Kadıköy, İstanbul
Plaza · 901 tips and reviews

MetinMetin: A wonderful view against to sea, boats, birds, nature and Istanbul

33. Çengelköy Tarihi Çınaraltı Çay Bahçesi

8.8
Çengelköy Mah. Çengelköy Cad. Çınarlı Cami Sk. No:4 Üsküdar, İstanbul, İstanbul
Breakfast Spot · Çengelköy · 2553 tips and reviews

Kaan A.Kaan Akin: Get the borek from cengelkoy borekcisi, and your tomatoes and cheese from local places, enjoy your breakfast/brunch in front of beautiful Bosporus view with good tea.

Ağa Kapısı is one of Istanbul.

34. Ağa Kapısı

8.7
Süleymaniye Mah. Fetva Yokuşu Nazır İzzet Efendi Sok. No:11 Tahtakale, Fatih, İstanbul
Café · 2022 tips and reviews

35. Mangerie

9.1
Bebek, Cevdet Paşa Cd. No:69, 34342 (Cevdet Paşa Cd.), Bebek, Türkiye
Restaurant · Bebek · 1 tip

Busem E.Y.Busem E.Y.: one of the best breakfast places in town.view is so nice.prefer to sit outside.no booking so i recommend to be there before 11am for breakfast on weekend.Breakfast plate&Pancake with nutella is yummy

36. Emirgan Sütiş

8.7
Emirgan Mah. Sakıp Sabancı Cad. No:46, Sarıyer, İstanbul
Breakfast Spot · Emirgan · 2614 tips and reviews

Ali A.Ali Aladwani: Nice view 😍 Friendly staff , good service , Delicious Breakfast 😋👌🏻" Menemen " ( eggs with tomato ) 😋👌🏻

37. Midpoint

8.6
İstiklal Cad. No:187, Beyoğlu, İstanbul
Restaurant · 1815 tips and reviews

Andrew H.Andrew Hyde: Fantastic view, great for coffee and lunch.

Doğacıyız Gourmet is one of Istanbul.

38. Doğacıyız Gourmet

8.4
Kılıçali Paşa Mah. Kasatura Sok. No:16/A Cihangir (Defterdar Yokuşu), Beyoğlu, İstanbul
Breakfast Spot · 525 tips and reviews

Soheil M.Soheil Mahdavi: Its the first breakfast in Istanbul,marvellous traditional breakfast!great organic Jams,cheese are delicious 😋

Sinas Galata is one of Istanbul.

39. Sinas Galata

Şahkulu Mahallesi Galip Dede Cad. Yörük Çıkmazı Sok. Beyoğlu Galata (Galip Dede Cad), İstanbul, İstanbul
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Şahkulu · 24 tips and reviews

Seval I.Seval Işık: Healthy food, vegan, vegetarian, best spot in taksim, galata, lovely crew. I love thisss place!!! Best chilling spot, quick lunch/dinner. Just come and you'll see what l mean.

40. Melekler Ocakbaşı

8.7
İpek Sk., Beyoğlu, İstanbul
Kebab Restaurant · Katip Mustafa Çelebi · 251 tips and reviews

Zain N.Zain Noureddine: BBQ is very delicious and the service is awsome

41. Akın Restoran

8.7
Tersane Cd. No:120/A, İstanbul, İstanbul
Breakfast Spot · Beyoğlu · 203 tips and reviews

Halim G.Halim Gurgenci: Good ambiance , terrific food, friendly service. Pity they do not serve alcohol.

Tokatlının Yeri Yörem Mantı-Gözleme Evi is one of Istanbul.

42. Tokatlının Yeri Yörem Mantı-Gözleme Evi

8.8
Ağva Merkez Mah.Ahmet yasevi Sokak.no.3 /6AB (Ahmet Yasevi Sok .da), Ağva Merkez Mahallesi, İstanbul
Manti Place · Şile · 164 tips and reviews

Mehmet G.Mehmet Gozetlik: amazing turkish waffle (gozleme) and Turkish ravioli (mantı) don't order separately, share it. because they are big.

Bursam Ocakbaşı is one of Istanbul.

43. Bursam Ocakbaşı

7.6
Ali Sami Yen Sok. No: 1E Fulya (Büyükdere Cad.), Şişli, İstanbul
Kebab Restaurant · 91 tips and reviews

44. Güvenç Konyalı

8.3
Ankara Cad. Hocapaşa Hamamı Sok. No.4 Sirkeci, Fatih, İstanbul
Turkish Restaurant · Hoca Paşa · 321 tips and reviews

Gokhan D.Gokhan D.: Güvenç Konyalı offers the traditional Turkish food with the same quality found only in Anatolia. A favorite place among locals, it is also a destination preferred by many tourists.

45. Taksim My House

Sıraselviler Cd. No:35/1 Taksim Beyoğlu, İstanbul, İstanbul
Restaurant · Cihangir · 564 tips and reviews

Nihan Y.Nihan Y.: This restaurant is very centric and has a very nice view! We tried quesadilla and pizza caprese, which were delicious. 😋

46. İBB Arnavutköy Sosyal Tesisleri

8.1
Arnavutköy Bebek Cad. No:1 Arnavutköy, Beşiktaş, İstanbul
Restaurant · 272 tips and reviews

Aslı Ayşe Akal A.Aslı Ayşe Akal Ateş: Menemen enfessss !!!

47. Velvet Cafe

Kule Çıkmazı 7A Galata Beyoğlu (Büyükhendek Caddesi), İstanbul, Galata
Café · Bereketzade · 380 tips and reviews

Christopher S.Christopher Smith: Great escape from the ever-present smokers at other cafes. Warm, welcoming, and calm. Relax a bit - and get Mom's Pudding.

Galata Velvet Cafe is one of Istanbul.

48. Galata Velvet Cafe

İstanbul
Coffee Shop · Bereketzade · No tips or reviews
Sefa-i Hürrem Cafe & Restaurant is one of Istanbul.

49. Sefa-i Hürrem Cafe & Restaurant

8.0
Fetva Yokuşu No:6 Sefa-i Han Kat:2-3, Eminönü, İstanbul
Turkish Restaurant · Demirtas · 135 tips and reviews
Kubbe-i Aşk is one of Istanbul.

50. Kubbe-i Aşk

7.8
Süleymaniye Mah. Fetva Yokuşu, Güneş Han No:3 Fatih, İstanbul, İstanbul
Hookah Bar · Süleymaniye · 558 tips and reviews
Chado Tea Shop is one of Istanbul.

51. Chado Tea Shop

9.0
Francalacı Cad. No:9/A Arnavutköy, Beşiktaş, İstanbul
Tea Room · 14 tips and reviews

Ozge Y.Ozge Y: Friendly staff, 6 lira per serving, takeaway available. Staff not experienced in takeaway loose leaf, though.

Baylan is one of Istanbul.

52. Baylan

8.4
Cevdetpaşa Cad. No:52/54 Bebek, Beşiktaş, İstanbul
Dessert Shop · 766 tips and reviews
Müessese is one of Istanbul.

53. Müessese

8.6
Mecidiye Mah. Eski Bahçe Sok. No: 11/B Ortaköy, Beşiktaş, İstanbul
Café · 184 tips and reviews
Aşşk Kahve is one of Istanbul.

54. Aşşk Kahve

8.4
Muallim Naci Cad. No:64/B, Beşiktaş, İstanbul
Café · Kuruçeşme · 1553 tips and reviews

55. Zemheri Ortaköy

8.5
Mecidiye Mah. Eski Bahçe Sk. No: 9/A Ortaköy Beşiktaş İst (Dereboyu), İstanbul, Ortaköy Beşiktaş
Food Court · Mecidiye · 43 tips and reviews

Marwa M.Marwa Misa: Everything is very good here! The ambiance, the food whether it's breakfast, Turkish coffee or dinner. The staff is amazing, much fun and they have a souvenir board filled with pictures of clients 😍

Cumbalı Kahvaltı is one of Istanbul.

56. Cumbalı Kahvaltı

8.1
Alaybey Sokak No: 7 Beşiktaş (Ihlamurdere Caddesi), İstanbul, İstanbul
Breakfast Spot · Sinanpaşa · 149 tips and reviews
Brasserie Bomonti is one of Istanbul.

57. Brasserie Bomonti

İskele Meydanı Sok. No:22 Ortaköy, İstanbul, İstanbul
Pub · Mecidiye · 651 tips and reviews
Lotus Kahvaltı Evi & Gurme is one of Istanbul.

58. Lotus Kahvaltı Evi & Gurme

ambarli dere cad.no:2 (ortaköy), İstanbul, İstanbul
Café · Ortaköy · 96 tips and reviews