3 Days · First-time visitors
Istanbul in 3 Days
The classic first-timer trip: the historic heart, the modern quarters and a ferry day on the Bosphorus.
16 timed stops · 3 days · walking and transit included
The full route is pass-only. Unlock every day, timed stop, food spot and transit connection for €10.90.
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Pass requiredThe historic heart, without the queues
Sultanahmet's big four in the order that avoids the worst crowds, finished with meatballs and a tram ride across the Golden Horn.
About 5.5 km walking · 6 stops
Day 1 is part of the Istanbul Pass
6 timed stops, 3 tested food spots and the transit connections between them.
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Pass requiredGalata, Beyoğlu and the modern city
A slow uphill morning through Galata, İstiklal in the afternoon, and a Bosphorus ferry as the light drops.
About 7 km walking · 5 stops
Day 2 is part of the Istanbul Pass
5 timed stops, 3 tested food spots and the transit connections between them.
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Pass requiredBosphorus villages and the water
Ortaköy, Bebek and Arnavutköy at walking pace, then a sunset cruise back into the city.
About 6 km walking · 5 stops
Day 3 is part of the Istanbul Pass
5 timed stops, 3 tested food spots and the transit connections between them.
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