Istanbul Independent Travel Guide
Explore Istanbul on your own.
Choose an area and explore it confidently with an ordered route, practical transport help and local knowledge.
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Istanbul, region by region
Region 2
Eminönü, Sirkeci & Grand Bazaar
Historic stations, mosques, bazaars and commercial streets in one carefully ordered walking route.
Region 3
Fener, Balat & Ayvansaray
Colourful streets, historic churches, neighbourhood culture and Byzantine heritage along the Golden Horn.
Region 4
Galata, Karaköy & Tophane
Historic Galata streets, waterfront neighbourhoods, Ottoman architecture and modern art in one compact route.
Region 5
Taksim, İstiklal & Cihangir
Istanbul’s central square, famous pedestrian avenue, cultural landmarks, antique streets and neighbourhood cafés.
Region 6
Beşiktaş, Dolmabahçe & Ortaköy
Palaces, museums, neighbourhood markets, green hills and iconic Bosphorus views.
Region 7
Nişantaşı, Maçka & Teşvikiye
A self-guided walk connecting Harbiye, neighbourhood parks, Teşvikiye Mosque and the shopping streets of Nişantaşı.
Region 8
Eyüpsultan & Golden Horn
An independent walking route connecting Artİstanbul Feshane, Eyüpsultan's religious heritage and Pierre Loti Hill.
Region 9
Fatih, Edirnekapı & City Walls
An independent walking route from Fatih Mosque through Edirnekapı and Kariye to Tekfur Palace Museum.
Region 10
Üsküdar & Kuzguncuk
An independent walking route from Mihrimah Sultan Mosque through Şemsi Paşa to the colorful streets of Kuzguncuk and Fethi Paşa Grove.
Region 11
Kadıköy, Moda & Yeldeğirmeni
An independent walking route through Kadıköy's waterfront, the colorful streets of Yeldeğirmeni, the Moda seaside and Bahariye.
Region 12
Beylerbeyi & Çengelköy
An independent walking route along the Asian Bosphorus shore from Beylerbeyi Palace through the waterfront neighborhood of Çengelköy to Küçüksu Pavilion.
Region 13
Bebek, Arnavutköy & Rumelihisarı
An independent walking route along the European Bosphorus shore from Arnavutköy through Bebek and Aşiyan to Rumelihisarı Fortress.
Region 14
Emirgan, İstinye & Yeniköy
An independent walking route along the European Bosphorus from Emirgan Park through İstinye to Yeniköy.
Region 15
Sarıyer, Tarabya & Rumelikavağı
An independent walking route along the northern European Bosphorus from Tarabya through Sarıyer and Rumelikavağı to Rumeli Feneri.
Region 16
Anadolu Hisarı, Küçüksu & Kanlıca
An independent walking route along the Asian Bosphorus from Anadolu Hisarı through Küçüksu Pavilion to Kanlıca and Mihrabat Grove.
Region 17
Beykoz & Anadolu Kavağı
An independent walking route along the northern Asian Bosphorus from Beykoz through its forest to Yoros Fortress and Anadolu Kavağı harbor.
Region 18
The Princes' Islands
An independent walking route on Büyükada, from the ferry pier through Aya Yorgi Monastery to Dil Burnu and back through the historic town.
Region 19
Bakırköy, Yeşilköy & Florya
An independent walking route along Istanbul's Marmara coast from Bakırköy through Yeşilköy to Florya.
Region 20
Şile & Ağva
An independent walking route on Istanbul's Black Sea coast, from Şile's fortress and beach to its fishing harbor and the Ağlayan Kaya cliffs.
Region 900
Sultanahmet & Historic Peninsula
Explore Sultanahmet independently with an ordered walking route, map and practical local guidance.