
Welcome to Istanbul
This magical meeting place of East and West has more top-drawer attractions than it has minarets (and that's a lot).
Highlights in Istanbul
Experience Istanbul
Day tours
Lonely Planet Experience
Lonely Planet Experiences Private Istanbul Tour: Picnic On Two Continents
Starting at$78
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Lonely Planet Experiences Private Istanbul Conquered Tour
Starting at$121
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Istanbul Day Tour of Sultanahmet: Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia
Starting at$90
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Istanbul Shore Excursion: Istanbul in One Day Sightseeing Tour
Starting at$90
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We've pre-picked the best hotels, hostels and bed and breakfasts to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.
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The best shops you can only find in Istanbul
From high-end boutiques to locally crafted home-good stores, Istanbul's shopping scene is brimming with some truly unique spots.
Local's guide to Istanbul
Get to know Istanbul from a local's perspective, from where to find cheap eats to the best place to relax in a city filled with 15 million people.
Best day trips from Istanbul
A day trip to Istanbul’s nearby beaches, forests and sleepier towns around the Marmara and Black Seas are a welcome break from the concrete jungle.
Top 20 free things to do in Istanbul
From mosques to art galleries, monuments to markets here's a list of the best free attractions to enjoy in Istanbul.
A guide to shopping in Istanbul
Istanbul has always lured traders and shoppers. Here's our guide to shopping in this dazzling city, from the Grand Bazaar to the boutiques of Nişantaşı.