Türkiye / Destination guide
Palace courtyards, waterside neighbourhoods and a ferry ride between continents. Make space for the city beyond the sights.
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3–4 days, if you can
Sultanahmet & the Bosphorus
Keep one major sight per half-day
The Istanbul edit
Ticket guideIstanbul Ticket guide
Choose by itinerary and guiding format, then check the meeting point and visitor-area access.
Allow: Our suggestion: 60–90 minutes for the gallery, plus queues; longer for packages
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Choose by inclusions: the Harem and Hagia Irene must be named, and a host or audio guide is not the same as a live guided tour.
Allow: Our suggestion: 3–4 hours, plus arrival and any meeting-point check-in
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Choose audio entry for your own pace; choose a combination only if you want its full itinerary.
Allow: Our suggestion: 45–60 minutes inside, plus entry time
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Visit independently for free entry, or choose a paid combination for guiding and its other admissions.
Allow: Our suggestion: 30–45 minutes inside, plus waiting and the courtyard
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Choose the Dolmabahçe Palace and Harem product; Yıldız Palace is a different visit.
Allow: Our suggestion: 2–3 hours, with security time added
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Choose one big visit each morning. Give the rest of the day back to the city.
Allow: 2 days; add a third if possible