34 Tips I Wish I Knew Before Visiting Istanbul

These 34 tips to know before visiting Istanbul are what I wish I knew before my trip to Istanbul, Turkey.

Hopefully these travel tips will help you from making some of my mistakes when traveling through Istanbul!

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[MariaBaig-fgkg]

Actually I like that you talk fast as I just don’t have patience for long and slow videos

[terrlaw]

Loved Istanbul. Was scammed by a taxi driver but met many wonderful people. Would go back in a New York minute. At 79 years young if my little rescue dog dies I will be on my way.

[Beyhannn-rx]

Bir Türk olarak yazıyorum. Yemek, kahvaltı, misafir kültürü çok önemlidir bizim için. Sahip olduğumuz herşeyin en iyisini misafirler için ayırırız . Onlar için oda, yatak en iyi yemeğimiz misafirler içindir. Çünkü paylaşmak güzeldir ❤

[ivanvarykino]

I feel scammed on a monthly basis in my midwestern state just living a normal routine.
Thank you for all the great tips. At least when exploring interesting countries, I'm getting a unique experience in the event I do feel scammed 😄
I'm more than willing to take that chance! Off to Turkiye next month and can't wait!

[kaancantenor]

Bring all your family too you are welcomed!!

[islandtwist]

Thank you! I'm headed to Istanbul on Saturday, and i think this is the best video I've seen so far. Im so excited for my trip now😊😊😊

[ginghamt.c.]

Really good insight, straight to the point and covered loads. Now I wanna go even more!

[sweetjane]

Great video! Informative, yet concise, and not all about you. I star the places that I'm interested in on Google maps, and you make it easy by clearly identifying each place. Good luck with your channel. You deserve more viewers!

[damianzaloga]

Your talking speed is perfect for YT vid, no wasting time. My English is rly shitty but I can catch up, I don't get those comments.

[nokwandamasuku]

So grateful for this information that you have shared! Thank you 🙏🏾

[MarkSeymourPhotography]

Great content David, thank you for sharing so much

[MiNkOYu]

Your video has given me a few good tips.. definitely will try most of those and will be visiting Istanbul in 3 weeks time. I do speak Turkish but have never explored Istanbul.Would like to book a room in the one you have recommended. Thanks 🙏

[bobtapper]

Well done and really helpful! I know the neighborhood to book my airing now!

What are your favorite non-schengen cities and countries?

I used to love to escape to Croatia until they joined.

I've spent a couple months in Albania (Durres and Tirana) and especially liked Tirana. This fall I'm going to Montenegro (Podgorica) for a bit.

Have a great day there!

[_mehtapyasar]

the way you read karaköy güllüoğlu made my day hahah!! so cute💕 you are always welcome to our lovely city!🥹

[dwialfianjuniorhasibuan]

What an informative video. I have a question, what is advisable for daily transaction, Cash or Cashless? thank you, cheers !!!

[partybaendfuerstenfeld]

3:50 When I went to Istanbul I made the experience that haggling or negotiating especially at the Grand Bazaar or Egyptian Bazar is not possible.

Prices are too high and if you try to haggle, they won't. Either you take it overpriced or you leave it because they know in like 2 mins another tourist will come and buy it anyways...

[TheDragLover]

100 night minimum stay required at that AirBnB. Just fyi

[Booji]

everyone commenting about the 90 day minimum. this is only true if the host doesn't want to register the property and pay the tax. you can stay for 1 day or 1 month or anytime in-between 1 day and 90 days. anyone saying otherwise is trying to get you to pay more or get out of paying taxes.

[undefinedfactors]

Is turkiye good to visit during winter?

[milkas.]

What about winter / Christmas in Istanbul? At least the whole Princess Island things should be skipped, right?