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.
published: 29 September 2022 / updated: 21 November 2024Share
Who said that Istanbul is an expensive city? As you will see, there are tons of fun things to in Istanbul, for free!
Take Long Walks By The Bosphorus:
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!
Visit Museums & Art Galleries:
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.
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Wander In Shopping Malls:
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!
Sing Along The Street Performers:
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!
Enjoy The Ortaköy Coast:
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!
IF THERE ARE SO MANY THINGS TO DO FOR FREE IN ISTANBUL, IMAGINE WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR ONLY 20 TRY IN YOUR POCKET!
Have some white beans and rice at Tarihi Süleymaniye Kuru Fasulyecisi,
Eat some yoghurt at Kanlıca,
Enjoy a ferry ride from Europe to Asia,
Visit Miniatürk in Sütlüce,
Have some ice cream on Moda shore.
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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If you have ever been to istanbul, we are sure that you saw those big yellow cars that are very similar to taxis or minibuses going around the city. Although they look different in the beginning, they are all called as Dolmus. These are the only transportation vehicles you need to pay cash like some of taxis.
Turkish dishes stand out among the dishes in the world cuisine both for their taste and have been popular for many years. Due to its location, Turkey has been a common center where many nations have lived together throughout history and where cultures have intertwined. Therefore, a synthesis of culture had been formed in this environment, and the food culture of the Turks has become quite diverse over time. And today, we will take a closer look at döner, or Turkish sub.
So you are now in istanbul city and you are having a good fun time, you already visited some museum, historical sights, cultural centers and you already tasted the turkish food, turkish coffee, turkish tea and turkish dessert but you keep thinking of what to bring with you back to home. or simply, you are thinking of your beloved ones back home and wish that they were here to spend time together. finally, you decide to buy some souvenirs and gifts and take home with you but istanbul has a lot of things to buy.
Everyone knows about istanbul’s beautiful sights and famous landmarks like hagia sophia, blue mosque, the grand bazaar, and the bosphorus and everyone visited istanbul has tasted the delicious food or drank a hot turkish coffee.