Two shores. Plenty to explore.

Istanbul, a neighbourhood at a time.

Start with a ferry, follow a market street and leave room for a long lunch. Find the sights you came for, and a few good reasons to stay out longer.

Choose your next outing

Days out, nights out, good food.

Palaces, markets, ferries and neighbourhood walks, with addresses and sensible ways to put them together.

Rooftop views, live music, hammams and late dinners. Find an evening that fits your mood.

Bayramoğlu Döner and Şehzade Cağ Kebap: what to order, where to go and how to make lunch part of the day.

Find your part of the city

The historic peninsula

Great domes, palace courtyards and the market streets between them.

Lanes, galleries & late dinners

Climb from Karaköy to the tower, then find your own route towards İstiklal.

Across to the Asian side

Come by ferry for the food market and stay for a walk beside the water.

Make a day of it

Understand the building, the gallery route and how it fits your day.

Make time for the courtyards, collections and the parts you most want to see.

Step below the old city into a very different kind of monumental space.

A thoughtful visit to the courtyard, tilework and light of Sultanahmet Camii.

A waterfront palace day, with Beşiktaş waiting just beyond.

Choose between a simple crossing and a longer journey up the strait.

Leave room for lunch

Browse the spice stalls in Eminönü, stop for a proper lokanta lunch or take the ferry to Kadıköy's market streets. Eating belongs in the plan.

A little further

Trade the busy square for an island walk, a park afternoon or a museum that follows your interests.