Istanbul Guide - Istanbul in 2 Days

******IMPORTANT UPDATES*******
A taxi from the airport to Taksim or Sultanahmet costs about 440 TL.

2-) It is now free to enter Hagia Sophia as it no longer serves as a museum but a mosque. This also means that you have to follow the norms when you normally visit other places of worship like covering your hair (if you are a woman) etc.

3-) The government now controls all movement in the country and access to all facilities like restaurants, museums etc. by a code called HES. At the moment, this code is available for everyone, being dependent on a negative COVID PCR test result required upon entry to the country.

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A video guide for Istanbul, about how to get where, costs, and how to spend your precious time in this beautiful city.
Please note that prices are subject to change, we will try to update as much as possible here in the description, but you can also check the websites underneath.
At the time of filming the exchange rates were:
1 US$ : 2.86 TL
1 Euro :3.26 TL

As of March 2023, the exchange rates are
1 US$ : 18.98 TL
1 Euro :19.96 TL

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As of January 2017, the exchange rates are
1 US$ : 3.62 TL
1 Euro :3.84 TL

As of November 2018, the exchange rates are
1 US$ : 5.50 TL
1 Euro :6.25 TL

As of August 2020, the exchange rates are
1 US$ : 6.98 TL
1 Euro :8.22 TL

As of March 2023, the exchange rates are
1 US$ : 18.98 TL
1 Euro :19.96 TL
This is good news for visitors, as Turkish Lira prices are mostly unchanged, or changed very little.

You can check the following links for additional information on the subjects covered in this video:


Places appearing in the video:

[jennifermc]

Wonderful video by a solo female traveler. Seeing her confidence and ease with which she navigates Istanbul is inspirational. Thank you.

[hayatntad]

I've travelled most of cities in Europe and I have never seen as beautiful as a city like Istanbul.

[JFA-]

Uzbeks of Afghanistan love Turkey. Thank you for your video and I have to admit that you are living the life!

[e.h.]

I'm from Istanbul, and I can confidently say that if you're interested in visiting the city on a budget, it's a perfect idea to follow her guide to the very last meal and destinations. Amazing video.

[bhupendrasinghrawat]

Hii! I' m from India and I love turkey. It's my favourite country. Ur video is amazing.

[LexieReilly]

I'm writing a book and my characters visit Istanbul for a few days. I've never been to Turkey, but know people who have. I want to capture the city and culture as best as I can, so this vlog has been so helpful. Thanks!

[ertogabansoimansah]

istanbul beautiful city in the world From Egypt 🇪🇬🇹🇷
I love Turkey 🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷

[maihindess]

Fabulous place..I went there in April and I can't wait to go back..A very safe place..Safer than London, that's for sure..Thank you for your video and it was good to see some of the places I visited again..I miss Istanbul so much, with its wonderful people, the food and just the feel of the place....I can't see why 447 didn't like your video...But over 8000 did, so it's their loss...😃

[wakeupuk]

Last two years, now retired using Airbnb have been traveling around Europe a great deal and have watched many of these types of videos, also as an ex teacher and presenter, wish you to know certainly one of the best and I have seen a great deal. You are VERY good. Clear, informative, use of the maps, routes and times to show where you went and transport options, costs ( ie from airport) absolutely spot on. Currently considering Istanbul as a drop off point on my way to Japan and will now seriously consider now going to Istanbul.

[kanatlariningolgesi]

Çok güzel tanıttım Güzel şehrimizi yine Bekleriz

[burakozer]

İstanbul is a very beautiful city with Asian and European Culture together.

[monicaw]

I'm from Jamaica in the Caribbean. I visted Turkey in January 2019 and spent 3 months there. Had the opportunity of visiting many places in Instanbul - like Galatia Tower and Taksim Square. Went to Izmir and toured the ancient city of Ephesus also.

Turkey has beautiful and awesome architecture, courteous and polite people. Turkish cuisine is simply amazing and delightful! Definitely planning to visit again!💕💕💕

[ZaDude]

Lovely video! I'm Lebanese, I live in Beirut & I've been to Istanbul 5 times so far, just love it! Will definitely go back soon, so much to see & such an epic city with an uncountable amount of charm! Thank you for this well thought out video & much love from Lebanon!

[isimbulamadmbulursanzhaber]

I loved Istanbul. I want to come after coronavirus. Nice city!

[halitsalihoglu]

Kadın nerden en kestirme yoldan gideceğini benden daha iyi biliyor :D
İts amazing video, you have traveled as much as you can Congratulations

[kowtheralhamidi]

I live Turkey it is a beautiful countery and very clean.‏
Turkish cuisine is very delicious .

[siddique]

most beautiful and historical city in the world. love it

[MsTheartofwar]

I've been to Turkey 3-4 times. I wish I would've seen your video before I visited. This is such a practical and well made video. I'm getting ready for my fourth trip. Only this time, I want to see Ephesus and some other parts of Turkey. I absolutely love Turkey.

[towhidulamin]

It was an Excellent video....I was at Levent 4, Istanbul with my family from Feb - Aug 2016 . I visited all those places several times. Your video reminded me those of my beautiful days at Istanbul....Thank you for nice video and description....Lovely city...lovely people....

[armenianmuslimah]

İstanbul çok güzel bir şehir. ❤️
Ermenistan'dan Selamlar! Greetings from Armenia!