Day 1
Sultanahmet
- 9:00SultanahmetSight
- 11:00SultanahmetSight
- 13:00SultanahmetWalk
- 14:30SultanahmetSight
Day by day
Day 2
Topkapı
- 9:00SultanahmetSight
- 13:00SultanahmetWalk
- 14:30SultanahmetSight
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Day 3
The bazaars
- 9:30BeyazıtSight
- 12:30FatihSight
- 15:00EminönüSight
- 16:00EminönüSight
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Istanbul questions
Is three days enough for Istanbul?
Three days covers the main Sultanahmet monuments and central bazaars when you move efficiently. Start early each day and use the T1 tram between sites.
Do I need to book Topkapı Palace tickets ahead?
Buy timed entry tickets online the day before to skip the ticket lines at Topkapı Palace. Morning slots fill fastest on weekends.
How do I get from Sultanahmet to the Grand Bazaar?
Ride the T1 tram from Sultanahmet station to Beyazıt station in about 15 minutes. Load an Istanbulkart at the station for the lowest fare.
What is the entry fee for the Basilica Cistern?
Adults pay 600 Turkish lira at the door. Check for a museum pass if you also plan to visit the Archaeology Museums the same day.
