Co dělat ve městě Istanbul

Úžasná jízda trajektem. Nečekal jsem takovou úroveň úžasnosti od pouhé jízdy lodí. Pro ty, kteří chtějí zažít evropskou i asijskou stranu, je tato jízda přesně pro vás. Vezměte si ale bundu, protože tam hodně fouká. Celkově, SÍÍÍÍLA!

We enjoyed beautiful views of the Bosphorus Strait from a wonderful location until sunset. You can get a great view of Dolmabahçe Palace, Rumeli Hisarı, and the Maiden's Tower from the sea as you pass under the bridges. Chef Ahmet served warm tea and distributed blankets. The fruit and cookie platter, along with the additional french fries and toast, were also delicious. With drink service included, this tour offers great value and is highly recommended. Please do order drinks and additional food! Thank you for the lovely magnet gift! This is my third time in Turkey, and this cruise is the best for relaxing and enjoying the music. Thank you for the excellent service, Chef Ahmet!

One of the most gorgeous sunset I have ever seen. If you come to Istanbul, this is must-do activities. I highly recommend this tour because: (1) Service: the employees and tourguide guy are young and very enthusiastic to me. I like them and thankful to their service. (2) Facility/ Tour: worth the price, almost everyone has space outside to enjoy the view or taking photos. The cruise will cross all the famous and iconic places in both European and Asian side. (3) I tried this tour in middle of May, it had small rain but around 30 minutes only. After that the sunset bright and you will see both Asian and European in sunset. When the tour was going to end, we even saw a lot of dolphins, birds like seagull… The view was so stunning and peaceful 🌅💛

A must try tour in Istanbul. Easy to use. Just present and use the qr code and your done. Note that it is also recommended to buy separate ticket for Hagia Sophia museum to “complete” the tour experience.

🇹🇷 Field Test! On my only free day during a business trip, I actually became a king in an underground Turkish palace?! During this business trip to Turkey, I finally managed to squeeze out one free day. Time is precious, so I absolutely couldn't risk a bad experience! Before departing, I booked this “world's largest underground water palace” tour directly on Klook. I have to say, the “skip-the-line voucher” is truly a lifesaver for travelers on a tight schedule! Seeing the endless queue of people at the entrance, I simply walked right in with my phone, smooth as silk. The satisfaction of saving that time instantly earned it 100 points! Stepping inside, only one word can describe it: “awe-inspiring.” This incredible ancient Roman underground hydraulic engineering marvel—I initially thought it was just a regular reservoir a few dozen meters long. But after checking on-site, I discovered its actual size is a staggering 138 x 65 meters (more than double the 70x40 meters I had in mind, truly a gigantic underground palace)! The magical lighting on the colossal stone columns, which have been dormant for thousands of years, and the perfect reflections on the water's surface make the entire space feel infinitely vast. Walking along the pathways, it felt like I was instantly transported into a scene from “The Da Vinci Code,” making me completely forget my business trip fatigue. The inverted Medusa head deep inside is an absolute must-see mysterious highlight! If you're like me, with limited time in Istanbul, don't want to waste time waiting in lines, and still want to see the most essential wonders, this place is definitely worth every penny! Review: Five stars aren't enough; highly recommended for business travelers and independent tourists alike! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

In Istanbul, the only places where I truly felt satisfied with what I paid were Topkapi Palace and Dolmabahçe Palace. I would highly recommend taking your time to explore these two sites, as they are well worth it. For other attractions, although I paid relatively high entrance fees, I personally felt that the experience did not quite match the cost. While I understand the importance of preserving history and culture, many places left me a bit underwhelmed in terms of value. Also, possibly due to overtourism, most sites were very crowded, making it difficult to relax and fully enjoy the experience.

Jelikož je hlavní sezóna a cestovala jsem s maminkou, zarezervovala jsem si lístek s rychlým vstupem pro větší pohodlí. Obvykle, když cestuji sama, využívám audioprůvodce k důkladnému prozkoumání muzeí a paláců, takže jsem si zarezervovala možnost rychlého vstupu (včetně audioprůvodce). Zjistila jsem však, že tato možnost nezahrnuje harémovou část. Kdybych si harém koupila dodatečně u pokladny uvnitř, stálo by to 1040 lir, což je asi 35 000 wonů navíc. Myslím, že by bylo lepší si rovnou koupit lístek s průvodcem. Palác je obrovský a je v něm spousta věcí k vidění, takže jen samotné prozkoumání nám trvalo 3 hodiny. Navštívili jsme ho v neděli a u každé sekce byly dlouhé fronty. Proto jsem si říkala, že by bylo efektivnější, kdyby nám průvodce ukázal jen klíčová místa a to, co je nutné vidět. Audioprůvodce, který byl součástí tohoto lístku, navíc nebyl oficiálním komentářem paláce, ale mnohem stručnější verzí. Pro ty, kteří se chtějí učit a prohlížet si sami, by byla lepší oficiální verze, ale v den, jako byl ten náš, kdy jsme si jen užívali pohled na krásné a vzácné artefakty, jsme si komentář stejně neposlouchali. Takže to nebyl problém. Lístky se vyměňují uvnitř místa setkání (bistra) a host nás v určený čas doprovodí přímo do paláce. Bylo příjemné přijít trochu dříve, dát si drink a pohodlně počkat. Host mluvil jasnou a srozumitelnou angličtinou, takže jsem si říkala, že by bylo ještě lepší, kdybychom si vzali prohlídku s anglickým průvodcem. Každopádně, závěr je, že i když je prohlídka s průvodcem jednoduchá, je lepší ji mít, a doporučuji si vybrat prohlídku, která zahrnuje harémovou část. Nicméně, nelituji, že jsem si to prohlédla sama, a byla jsem opravdu šťastná, protože palác Topkapi je úžasný. S panoramatickým výhledem, architekturou a artefakty a šperky uvnitř je to nezbytná turistická atrakce, kterou vřele doporučuji navštívit, i přes vysoké vstupné!

It's very convenient; you can enter the attraction immediately without waiting in line, saving time and hassle. You receive your e-ticket right after booking, and there's even a mobile audio guide that you can continue listening to at home within the validity period. The complimentary sightseeing boat tour is also fantastic; you get to see many classic buildings along the river. I chose the 5 PM slot, which was perfect for watching the sunset—absolutely beautiful! ❤️

Visiting Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern was truly surreal. The architecture, history, and atmosphere in both places were absolutely breathtaking. I purchased the express tickets, and it was 100% worth it. The lines were quite long, so skipping the queue saved us so much time and energy, especially with the crowd. Everything was smooth and well organized. Hagia Sophia felt grand and powerful, while the Basilica Cistern had this mysterious, almost magical underground vibe. Seeing both in one day really made the Istanbul experience unforgettable. Highly recommend getting the express pass if you’re short on time! and BONUS POINTS for the CATS! 🐈‍⬛ loitering