0 admission ticket night route: Skip the extra charge sites but explore the obelisk, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Galata Bridge, and Golden Horn in one go
A row of anglers on the Galata Bridge, seagulls snatching bait, and the Asian-side waterfront lights—this is Istanbul's "living" 25 minute.
Guide leads the way with no forced shopping, small group slow travel to quietly appreciate imperial scenery