An afternoon in Istanbul

Take a walking tour and see the highlights of Istanbul.

Day 1: An afternoon in Istanbul

Galata Bridge

The iconic two-story bridge, which links two parts of Istanbul historically divided by both culture and faith, is a must-see.

Egyptian (Spice) Bazaar

At this covered bazaar, you can buy many various kinds of spices, tea, Turkish delight, souvenirs and a lot more.

Grand Bazaar, Istanbul @ Jiri Parimucha

Grand Bazaar

A major shopping location where you can hunt for fairly priced souvenirs, smashing golden jewelry or clothes.

Basilica Cistern

This enormous underground chamber was built in the 6th century and it stored water for the whole city.

Hagia Sophia - Fountain @ Sygic Traveler

Hagia Sophia

Called "The Church of the Divine Wisdom", this majestic building, which held the title of the largest church in the world for over nine…

The Blue Mosque

One of the dominants of the old part of Istanbul is also known as the Blue Mosque, thanks to the blue paint used to decorate the interior.

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