What Best Things to Do are there in Istanbul?

These are all Best Things to Do in Istanbul:Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Bosphorus, Topkapi Palace, The Blue Mosque

What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Istanbul?

Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Istanbul include:Hagia Sophia:4.8, Basilica Cistern:4.6, Bosphorus:4.7, Topkapi Palace:4.5, The Blue Mosque:4.8

At what locations in Istanbul can Best Things to Do in Istanbul be found?

The Best Things to Do in Istanbul are mainly located in:Hagia Sophia:Istanbul, Basilica Cistern:Istanbul, Bosphorus:Istanbul, Topkapi Palace:Istanbul, The Blue Mosque:Istanbul

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Hagia Sophia
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4.8/5
󰺂9.7
125.79
Istanbul.Old City Sultanahmet
457m from downtown
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Byzantine murals & balcony view
󱨜A historical symbol of multiculturalism
󱨠Saved by 1014 users󱨠2102 positive reviews
Basilica Cistern

4.6/5
󰺂9.2
135.22
Istanbul.Old City Sultanahmet
355m from downtown
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
󱨜Relive classic movie scenes
󰋄Medusa columns guard mysterious underground
󱨠Saved by 824 users󱨠377 positive reviews
Bosphorus
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4.7/5
󰺂8.8
Istanbul
27.2 km from downtown
Featured in 2025 Asia 100 – Best Things to Do
Highlights:
󱤎Night cruise to enjoy the light show on both sides of the river
90-minute cruise for sunset view
󱨠Saved by 631 users󱨠332 positive reviews
No.
4
Topkapi Palace

4.5/5
󰺂8.7
236.75
Istanbul.Old City Sultanahmet
974m from downtown
Featured in 2025 Asia 100 – Best Things to Do
Highlights:
Overlook the magnificent bay view from the high point of the palace
󰋄Bosphorus Strait view available
󱨠Saved by 473 users󱨠298 positive reviews
No.
5
The Blue Mosque
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4.8/5
󰺂8.5
Istanbul.Old City Sultanahmet
20m from downtown
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
󱓊Popular Istanbul landmark
󱨜Byzantine & Ottoman architecture fusion
󱨠Saved by 860 users󱨠1114 positive reviews
No.
6
Galata Tower
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4.6/5
󰺂8.3
144.7
Istanbul.Galata
2.3 km from downtown
No.2 of Night Attractions in Istanbul
Highlights:
󰋄Istanbul's stunning sunset views
󱤎360-degree view of city & strait at night
󱨠Saved by 482 users󱨠239 positive reviews
No.
7
Dolmabahce Palace

4.7/5
󰺂8.2
169.75
Istanbul.Besiktas
4.3 km from downtown
No.1 of Spring Outings in Istanbul
Highlights:
󰀆Ottoman center & ceiling decor
285 rooms & various architectural styles
󱨠Saved by 394 users󱨠207 positive reviews
No.
8
Grand Bazaar
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4.5/5
󰺂8.0
Istanbul.Old City Sultanahmet
959m from downtown
Highlights:
󱓊Taste kebabs for exotic experience
Experience Turkish bargaining shopping
󱨠Saved by 505 users󱨠131 positive reviews
No.
9
Istanbul Archaeological Museums
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4.5/5
󰺂7.1
83.71
Istanbul.Old City Sultanahmet
802m from downtown
Highlights:
󱓊1 million artifacts from various cultures
Near Gülhane Park & Topkapi Palace
󱨠Saved by 144 users󱨠34% positive reviews
No.
10
Istiklal Avenue
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4.7/5
󰺂7.1
Istanbul.Taksim
3.2 km from downtown
Highlights:
Consulates & churches along the street
󰋄3-mile walk through medieval Genoa
󱨠Saved by 311 users󱨠138 positive reviews