Things to Do in Istanbul, Turkey

10 Things to Do in Istanbul, Turkey! 🇹🇷 Here's a ⚡lightning round⚡ recap of the activities we did on my DREAM city stay with EF Ultimate Break. (save!)

🕌 1. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Hagia Sophia, a grand mosque with Byzantine roots that blew me away with its architecture and history.

🌆 2. Climb Galata Tower for a breathtaking panorama of the city, where the skyline unfolds over the city and coastline.

🚢 3. Sail along the Bosphorus River between the European and Asian side of Istanbul, and take in the breathtaking 360° views. ⛴️

🛍️ 4. Shop 'til you drop at the Grand Bazaar, a labyrinth of vendors where haggling is an art form and treasures await.

🕰️ 5. Step into history at the Basilica Cistern, an ancient underground cistern that once stored water during conflict and drought.

🍢 6. Eat your heart out with the street food, from savory stuffed mussels to the adventurous lamb intestine sandwiches called kokoreç.

🕌 7. Marvel at the beauty of the Blue Mosque, adorned with intricate tilework, stained glass, and stunning architecture.

🌶️ 8. Wander through the aromatic alleys of the Egyptian Spice Market, where the air is filled with the scent of exotic spices and teas.

🛁 9. Experience the rejuvenating tradition of a Turkish bath at a hammam spa, where you'll get nakey and have a THOROUGH full-body exfoliation.

🏰 10. Wander through the opulent halls and gardens of Topkapi Palace, the sprawling grounds where Ottoman royalty lived.

I had such an amazing time exploring the “City of the World's Desire!” 🙌🏽 Which activities are you adding to your itinerary? 👀

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[Lia_night]

I’m from Türkiye and Türkiye is a very nice tourist country with a lot of attractions!!❤❤

[IstanbulDreamDestination]

Istanbul, the most beautiful city!!!❤

[Kuzey_Gökanpickel]

I was in Istanbul and the city was really beautiful. I am from Turkey and I was in summer vacation with my family at Istanbul❤❤❤❤

[ayhankazas]

Very good representation, thank you so much 👍👍👍👌👌👌

[TheCrispOne]

These videos are put together really well!

[sakshidhaulta]

How many days do you suggest for Istanbul?

[hkyldrm]

We are waiting for you again in Turkey

[BuffyMcDoy]

Looks so fun! I'm going to Istanbul soon! Which Hammam did you go to?

[lennys.]

Which hamam did u visit? Which will u recommend?

[kandemirkandemir]

I live int turkey but in Manisa but it is good too😂😅😊❤

[chefsb]

Nah, I heard you say “lamb intestine sandwiches” a lil too quick like that’s normalcy 👀🧏🏿‍♂️😂

[yoplays]

Thank you very much for covering yourself when visiting haji Sofia and blue masjid thank you my beautiful black sister

[stevenlu]

So can I walk on the rooftop of the Grand Bazaar, like James Bond?

[GodSon_Catholic]

Constantinople is my fav city in Greece❤️

[Blitzkrieg-Hoi]

Don’t shop till you drop, you’ll get scammed. And don’t ever take the taxis. Metro is convenient

[_WILDANDFREE_]

Lamb intestine sandwiches? I'll pass.

[selimmaden]

Its not a RIVER!!! I know you travellers have never seen such a strait but it is the sea, there is no river there!
And byzantine empire is a made up term by western historians. They never called themselves “byzantine”. They were Romans! And everyone called them as “roman” at their time!

[spiros]

Agia sofia its a greek orthodox church and not a monsgue, next time read history ❤