Home Europe Turkey The Essential Travel Guide To... Your Essential Travel Guide to Istanbul (Infographic) Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. The world famous Byzantine monument | © LALS STOCK/Shutterstock Ling Tang Graphic Designer 03 January 2018 Copy Link Facebook Email Twitter Pinterest With plenty of incredible museums, iconic foods and majestic mosques, Istanbul should be one city you visit in your lifetime. Start planning your getaway with Culture Trip’s essential guide. We’re here to make sure you don’t miss the best of this amazing city. Looking for more travel inspiration? Check out our other essential travel guides to Bulgaria, Greece and Romania. Become a Culture Tripper! Sign up to our newsletter to save up to $300 on our unique trips. Sign up See privacy policy. If you click on a link in this story, we may earn affiliate revenue. All recommendations have been independently sourced by Culture Trip. Read Next Places to Stay BIJAL: A Revitalising, Much-Needed Escape on the Turkish Riviera See & Do Ancient Sites and Cities You Should Visit in Türkiye Art The 15 Best Cities in the World for Art See & Do The Top 10 Things To Do and See in Beşiktaş See & Do 36 Natural Wonders in Europe That Will Take Your Breath Away See & Do The Best Things to Do in Izmir, Turkey See & Do How to Spend Five Days in Istanbul Guides & Tips The 11 Best and Cheapest European Cities to Visit This Autumn See & Do The 11 Best European Destinations for a November Adventure Music The 10 Most Beautiful Opera Houses Around The World See & Do Top 10 Things To See And Do In Fatih, Istanbul See & Do 10 Fun Things To Do In Taksim, Istanbul Winter Sale Save up to $862 on our trips! Book now and secure your adventure! View Offers