Istanbul is not only one of the most visited cities of the world, but also one of the most expensive ones. expensive only if you don’t know what to do or where to go in istanbul. here is a to do list for visitors of istanbul, specially prepared by locals.
Who said that Istanbul is an expensive city? As you will see, there are tons of fun things to in Istanbul, for free!
The biggest city of Istanbul is almost surrounded by sea. There are many districts where you can enjoy the salty breeze of Bosphorus with amazing views; Bebek, Karaköy, Eminönü and Rumeli Hisarı is only a few of them. Put on comfortable shoes and have a relaxing day without spending a single penny!
Istanbul is an Arts & Culture capital and there are tons of art galleries and museums where you can nurture your soul without entrance fees.
Along with the galleries on Beyoğlu – Istiklal Street in Mısır Apartmanı, Galeri Nev, Galeri Zilberman, Piatworks and Galeri Non; you can visit Arter, Salt, and Borusan Music House exhibitions freely 7 days a week.
Even though their primary purpose is shopping, you don’t pay for entering nor window shopping! You would enjoy the shopping malls of Istanbul, freely!
Street performers are an essential part or art, whether on streets or in public transportation. Young or elder, those street musicians are a joy to the ears. Who knows? Maybe you’d even encounter a mime or puppet artist!
Beyoğlu – Istiklal Street is a great place to start hunting some art down!
Ortaköy district is a must see in Istanbul and you can easily stroll the whole region without spending any money! Same goes for Beşiktaş, Kuruçeşme, Bebek, Karaköy and Beyoğlu too!
But with a small price, you can attend to private tours in Istanbul and learn much more about the places you go with the best guides!
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