Attractions

A late-Ottoman clock tower built by Sultan Abdülhamid II and designed by architect Sarkis Balyan. It stands as a free, elegant landmark on the palace waterfront.

15m

Beşiktaş

historic

Hippodrome of Constantinople

This long, open square was the heart of Byzantine Constantinople's public life. Today, you can see the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpent Column, and Walled Obelisk marking its ancient spine.

Fatih

historic

Süreyya Opera House

A beautiful 1927 opera house in Kadıköy, originally Istanbul's first musical theatre on the Anatolian side. It was restored and reopened as a proper opera venue in 2007.

Kadıköy

historic

Pera Palace Hotel

A historic hotel built in 1892 to host passengers of the Orient Express. It's considered the oldest European hotel in Turkey.

Varies·1h

Beyoğlu

historic

Attractions

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Bosphorus Sunset Cruise

Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Ticket

Old City Walking Tour with Guide

Kadıköy Food Tour

Cappadocia Day Trip from Istanbul