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.
Choose today’s area
Istanbul, region by region
Region 1
Sultanahmet & Historic Peninsula
Istanbul’s essential monuments in one carefully ordered walking area.
Region 2
Eminönü, Sirkeci & Grand Bazaar
Historic stations, waterfront mosques, bazaars and commercial streets in one walkable route.
Region 3
Fener, Balat & Ayvansaray
Religious heritage, colourful residential streets and Byzantine landmarks along the Golden Horn.
Region 4
Galata, Karaköy & Tophane
Historic Galata streets, waterfront neighbourhoods, Ottoman architecture and modern art.
Region 5
Taksim, İstiklal & Cihangir
Istanbul’s central square, famous pedestrian avenue, cultural landmarks and neighbourhood streets.
Region 6
Beşiktaş, Dolmabahçe & Ortaköy
A self-guided Bosphorus route through Dolmabahçe Palace, central Beşiktaş, Yıldız Park and Ortaköy.
Region 7
Nişantaşı, Maçka & Teşvikiye
Explore Harbiye, neighbourhood parks, Teşvikiye Mosque and the shopping streets of Nişantaşı.
Region 8
Eyüpsultan & Golden Horn
Explore Artİstanbul Feshane, historic mosques and an uphill walk to Pierre Loti.
Region 9
Fatih, Edirnekapı & City Walls
An independent walking route from Fatih Mosque through Edirnekapı and Kariye to Tekfur Palace Museum, passing along the historic city walls.
Region 10
Üsküdar & Kuzguncuk
A walking route from Mihrimah Sultan Mosque through Şemsi Paşa to the colorful streets of Kuzguncuk and Fethi Paşa Grove.
Region 11
Kadıköy, Moda & Yeldeğirmeni
A walking route through Kadıköy's waterfront, the colorful streets of Yeldeğirmeni, the Moda seaside and Bahariye.
Region 12
Beylerbeyi & Çengelköy
A walking route along the Asian Bosphorus shore from Beylerbeyi Palace through Çengelköy to Küçüksu Pavilion.
Region 13
Bebek, Arnavutköy & Rumelihisarı
A walking route along the European Bosphorus shore from Arnavutköy through Bebek and Aşiyan to Rumelihisarı Fortress.
Region 14
Emirgan, İstinye & Yeniköy
A walking route along the European Bosphorus from Emirgan Park through İstinye to Yeniköy.
Region 15
Sarıyer, Tarabya & Rumelikavağı
A walking route along the northern European Bosphorus from Tarabya through Sarıyer and Rumelikavağı to Rumeli Feneri.
Region 16
Anadolu Hisarı, Küçüksu & Kanlıca
A walking route along the Asian Bosphorus from Anadolu Hisarı through Küçüksu Pavilion to Kanlıca and Mihrabat Grove.
Region 17
Beykoz & Anadolu Kavağı
A walking route through Beykoz and its forest to Yoros Fortress and Anadolu Kavağı harbor near the Black Sea.
Region 18
The Princes’ Islands
A walking route on Büyükada from the ferry pier through Aya Yorgi Monastery to Dil Burnu and the historic town.
Region 19
Bakırköy, Yeşilköy & Florya
A walking route along Istanbul's Marmara coast from Bakırköy through Yeşilköy to Florya.
Region 20
Şile & Ağva
A walking route on Istanbul's Black Sea coast, from Şile's fortress and beach to its harbor and the Ağlayan Kaya cliffs.