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Things to do in and around Istanbul in Jan (updated 2026)

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Hagia Sophia
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Tonkarn
In 2024, hakia sophia used to be free of charge. But now it cost 25 eur. However, the place full of history and interesting thing inside. Avoid long waiting line by purchasing on line.
Basilica Cistern
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Jasminelcf
Very easy and instantly confirm. You can buy when you like to enter since it is not refundable. No queue and just show the QR code to enter. Very good!
Bosphorus
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且兰老飞老侯
The Bosphorus Strait is north of the Black Sea, the Marmara Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, separating Turkey into Asia and Europe. Istanbul is located on the two sides of the central and southern section of the Strait. It was built in 1973 to cross the Bosphorus Highway Bridge, which is 1560 meters long. There is a beautiful myth in the Bosphorus. It is said that Zeus, the first of the gods, had a lover named Io, who turned Io into a cow to hide it from his wife Hera. Hera later learned about it. She became a cow fly to harass the cow Io, to avoid the cow fly, Io crossed a water wall. In ancient Greek, "bous" means "cow", "phoros" means "water wall", the myth of the water wall is the Bosphorus. ​ We were very lucky to enjoy the sunset on the cruise ship in the Bosphorus Strait, leaving a perfect termination for our three-week trip.
Historic Areas of Istanbul
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Travel Juri
Very nice, especially love the cats that are everywhere! 🐈🐈‍⬛
The Blue Mosque
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Travel Juri
Very impressive, especially how the light shines through the hundreds if coloured glass windows, the tranquility amidst hundreds of tourists that people use to do their prayers.
Topkapi Palace
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Iuliia Ruban
Оооочень удобно. Оплатил в любое время, не стоишь в бесконечных очередях. Встретили , провели и гуляй самостоятельно! Просто супер!
Dolmabahce Palace
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Tonkarn
Absolutely stunning. Really nice palace. However, the rntrance fee was quite expensive. Recommended. Avoid long ticket queue by purchasimg online ticket via trip.com
Galata Tower
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Anonymous user
I didn’t have audio with me, so you have to read the English signs but mostly Turkish. The view is amazing to entire Istanbul, so beautiful
Grand Bazaar
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Lisliska
One of the most beautiful and attractive East bazaars. There are many confectionary, spices, teas and things. Must visit
Istanbul Archaeological Museums
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DenizKandemir
Such a perfect place for history and art lovers. Istanbul archaeological museum is the best museum in Turkey about archaeology for sure. It is so big that you have to rest times to times while you are wandering. It has so many great statues, tombs and ancient arts. Also the building has a really good architecture. You have to check out this museum while you are in Istanbul for sure!
Istiklal Avenue
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Abdul Moiz
İstiklal caddesi is really worth visiting because it have a separate charm and beauty.
Port of Istanbul
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好孩子的麻麻(莉莉)
‌ Istanbul Port is Turkey's largest seaport, located on the southwest shore of the Bosphorus Strait, across Eurasia and Europe, and controls the golden waterway between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. ‌ The port is divided into the Anbali port area in Europe (including Compton Pier) and the Haidar Pasha port area in Asia, mainly responsible for freight and cruise business, and has a free trade area. [Cost-effective] Istanbul Port as the largest seaport in Turkey, the geographical location is very strategic: ‌ location advantage ‌: connecting the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, it is a maritime hub for three continents in Eurasia and Africa. ‌‌‌ Port Area Distribution ‌: Europe: Anbal Port Area (including Compt Pier), mainly for freight, and convenient customs clearance. ‌‌ Asia: Haidar Pasha Port Area, which is government-managed and the customs clearance process is more complicated. ‌‌ Surrounding attractions include ‌ Golden Horn Bay ‌ (natural well-established port, historical fortifications such as floating chain relics), Hagia Sophia Cathedral, etc. The port is about 20 kilometers away from the airport and there are daily international flights. Historical status ‌ Golden Horn Bay ‌ was the shipping and defense center of Byzantine and Ottoman empires, and its chain defense system has been bypassed only three times in history (such as Ottoman chain breaking in 1453).

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